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Icky is a road grader in a way that Walker isn’t. There’s a reason one was a first rounder and one was a seventh. No drop off is a big statement.

I think they’ll take a TE, FS, or maybe a DT to get some youth next to Derrick Brown. Really id like to see them take the BPA but also one who could immediately impact the team. Is there an electric CB/ Returner this year ? Can’t imagine Mike Jackson will be in the teams long term plans after this year.

Truly blown away that we landed this young LT after the two stud defensive guys earlier in the week. 1-yr was where his deal was headed based on how the first week of FA went. The $10M salary is a steal, IMO. Absolute robbery for a 26-year old LT that gives us no drop off from Icky. After next year, we evaluate our OL. Extend Walker? Extend Icky and move him to RT? Still think we draft an OT before R3, but now we aren't forced to decide at 19. Fully onboard the Thienemann or Sadiq train if Freeling is unavailable......maybe a move back for McDonald?

IMO the @Panthers have had one of the best first weeks of FA. https://x.com/tonypauline/status/2032561225024844183?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

I'm thinking they told Walker that he could play his way into contract as the Panthers starting LT of the future. They need a long term answer and if it's not Ickey then it's audition time. Might as well start with Walker.

From a packers fan “He's okay. Packers drafted Jordan Morgan a couple seasons ago to play LT. Injuries across the line have prevented him from actually being able to play there because Morgan can play multiple spots (varying levels of success). Walker is purely a LT. Between bad lineman contracts last year and Walker having his worst season last year, the market wasn't there so he took a prove-it deal.”

Can we put the players names in the titles?

Moton is 31. Might not be a 2027 for him.

I recall in those two monster games he had our run blocking was really solid

I don’t think they will take a tackle in the 1st this year. That might be a next year option when they have concrete results on Icky and see how Moton does in 2026. Same for Walker I guess. They won’t have any of that next month.

I dunno. This contract is one year journeyman tackle money. Kinda makes me think the people that get paid to watch him on a snap by snap basis in the NFL think he’s replacement level, which is fine for what the panthers do on offense. They don’t need elite tackle play for what Bryce can do

this is a good draft for OT, maybe not next year. He's betting on himself.

ESPN Mock Draft ESPN posted their latest mock draft today, showing the Hornets with the #14 and #19 overall picks. At #14 they have Kentucky C/PF Jayden Quaintance going to Charlotte. Dude is a monster. At #19 they have Arizona F Koa Peat coming here. Holy hell, after watching some of their tape I would be FLOORED to add those two 18 year old big men. Anyone have any inside info on either?

If he is that cheap I kindof wish we would have done a 3 or even 2 year deal. But this is a great signing

i heard around $10M.

We draft future car salesmen with our 7th rounders.

Originally a 7th round pick. Became a starter and never was beaten out for the job.

The most interesting thing to me in all this. Walker was a 7th round pick. Maybe we shouldn't have waited 4 years to draft another OT.

0.35 fewer pressures a game is a big deal when you're only dropping back to throw deep once

The most Panthers draft thing ever would be selecting (wasting) a pick on an OL who they plan to sit for a year. If you draft a guy in the first round, he better impact the team immediately.

Fortunately we don't have a franchise QB to protect, so we can get away with a stopgap LT.

protect the who? be wary of young players the Packers let walk, especially on offense

Nijam was never the solution, even before he retired. You dont march a career backup out there to be your starting LT to protect your franchise

Nijam was never the solution, even before he retired. You dont march a career backup out there to be your starting LT to protect your franchise

Man what a get this late into FA Walker gave up 6 LESS pressures than Ekwonu while playing 22 more pass blocking snaps