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May will be the next to sign an extension. Then it’s Donovan or bust. They should have had a coach lined up before firing Hubert. Look at Kentucky, they couldn’t pry away a big time coach either and had to settle for Pope. Pitino is right that the blue bloods don’t have anywhere near the appeal they used to.

I worry about the OT situation, but I do not expect to see them invest a first rounder after signing a starter until they get information about Ickey. I see drafting Moton's depth, but not if you reach in round 1 to do it. WR? I am not happy with them either--the best WR in the draft was the second best WR on his team and the second best was a slot. Edge? Deep in this draft. Want to build your future? Take advantage of the deep talent pool at edge. LB? I love the expected day 2 collection. C? The draft is deep and round 3 and after is when to shop. Yes, we need a tackle and when we know more, we can be more strategic. IMO

With Bryce,

It is simple if you focus only on OT. But there is the cap, talent levels that differ from year to year, and team needs that fluctuate, as you know. While I would be happy with an OT and understand it, I am not sold on OT as the answer. I agree that the game is won or lost in the trenches, but I do not think over-drafting with the first round pick is the only way of addressing it--especially if it may be a year before you know what you have or reap the rewards. We both agree that you have to stay ahead of it. Just because you take a T in round 1 does not mean that you have met the need. Teams need qbs too, but drafting them too early in round one is usually disastrous A few weeks ago, I was high on Freeling. I still am (cautiously), but there are reasons to approach some of these tackles with a "Buyer Beware" approach. Again, I am not against drafting an OT in round 1, but not if that OT has a late first or second-round grade. That is not good value. On top of that, put him in the garage for a year? Take Freeling, for example. Some project him to Cleveland at 6. Really? He is a fringe first rounder, IMO. IF you want to give away draft capital to get a non-starter, that is how GMs get fired. First, we can address Freeling’s seemingly massive improvement in pass protection. He did earn an outstanding 86.1 PFF pass-blocking grade in 2025, which ranked seventh among qualified FBS tackles. That was an improvement over his 65.3 mark in 2024. Georgia’s passing game was heavily built on play action and screens, which allowed Freeling to partake in just 95 true pass sets all season. That ranked just barely among the top 200 tackles in the country. Freeling earned a solid 75.4 PFF pass-blocking grade on those true pass set reps, but that pales in comparison to top tackles in the class, such as Francis Mauigoa and Spencer Fano. Mauigoa earned his 85.8 true PFF pass-blocking grade, second best in the nation, across 212 such reps, more than twice as many as Freeling. What about Freeling's run blocking? 61.3--which is slightly above all tackles in the country. So if you draft Freeling in round 1, you are getting a guy whose numbers were padded by play action and screens--but in pure passing sets and in run blocking, he was average when compared to every tackle in the country. Elite? Buyer beware. Lomu? Athletic, Can struggle in the run game and against power rushers. Late first rounder-early second, imo. Arms less than 34", which could scare some teams. Proctor? Can play high and the weight could be a problem he fights. Personally, I see him as the best option for an immediate starter but his ceiling is lower. I realize all players have areas of concern, but I think you will see some of these OTs drop on draft day, with good reason. Fano? 32 inch arms may kick him inside to G. You will respond that all OTs have question marks, and they do--but not researching the situation is not the answer. Freeling is a stud athlete, and despite the stats, I like him, but not as depth at 19. Proctor? I get it if you needed your starter now, and speed rushers give him fits. To adjust, his angle to block a 9 tech is nearly 90 degrees when it needs to be closer to 45 degrees. That decreases the pocket, and a short QB can't have that.

Stupid to say golden maye and Lloyd weren't coming just because you said but we're North Carolina? To be fair I don't think anyone would jump ship just to come to Duke either.

Jaelan Phillips, Devin Lloyd and the rest of the Carolina Panthers’ new recruits will begin work at Bank of America Stadium on April 20. The first phase of the offseason program will launch later this month, the team announced Friday. Organized team activities (OTAs) will begin on May 26, with six workouts spread out through June 4. Those workouts are considered voluntary. Mandatory minicamp will run June 9 to June 11. Read more at: https://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article315275598.html#storylink=cpy

Hahaha just like I said, you ain't special and no good coach is jumping ship

It certainly is shaping up to be a pivotal year. About effing time.

Its really more hype than substance. This season will have a lot to do with his future here. I personally don't have much faith in the guy but that's why they play the games.

I hope Arizona wins and y'all get stuck with Billy Donovan and no high school recruits or portal transfers. It'll be really really funny

Imma go with based on his exceptional greenness. There is nothing but upside. Theoretically. If he is a of above average intelligence he should be able to grow. Right now he seems to be on a Wilks type level where there isn’t any real innovation but the leadership thing is strong. There is a place for that. I want more out of him, football wise, but am not really expecting it at this point.

Gonna drop this in here. 1st half is lots of LB eval/analysis clips, some more off the radar names. Middle is Luke. The back half is a ton of geek analytical mixed with promoting Sumer Sports. May not be for everyone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neBltQ3roiw

They better hope they've answered the qb situation. If not they will have to hope that there's a loaded tackle class next year. They have a lot to think about between now and when they are on the clock.

Yeah except the QB could throw a curve ball they would have to swing at. If he flops this year are they really thinking a T will fix it? They better be thinking a QB will fix it. This is why a proactive OL stance serves our interests. Another variable is that next year, all these QBs might push a lot of great players down the draft order. If somehow QB is covered, it could be good for us.

I hope he brings Bryce James with him.

I think he's the decenting voice in the room that keeps them in check when he can. He tells them the consequences of every decision from a financial and team building perspective that has long been missing in the building.

I think adding weapons for Bryce doesn’t imply in R1. I think they’re still eyeing a TE like Njoku or Waller. I also think a speedy/shifty WR can be found on day 2, which would be fine by me as the WR room is still a work in progress.

I think this is where I'm at too. I'd say the turnaround really started once Tillis got a bigger voice in the room. All of a sudden we started making better draft picks and personnel moves. Which is why I didn't want to lose him to the Falcons.

2 plays in 3 years tell me a short yardage power back is unnecessary. got it covered

Here…here!

The way I see it is they will have to decide when they want to address the tackles. I would prefer they do it this draft and use next year's 1st on qb. If they don't do it this draft that means they plan to next year which takes qb off the table.

Cooper is a slot receiver and though we need one the 1st round is too high. The tackles are deep in the 1st round but after that it's just guys converting to guard in the nfl. I think there are 4 true tackle prospects on day 1 so it will depend on who's left when we pick. If none of them are then I would consider CB or S as that is probably the best available for us and helps the team more than a slot receiver at this time.

I am no oddsmaker but I’d have to guess 50% on Moton making the entire schedule. On the other side, if Walker goes down? We are in rough seas.