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Probably, but we'll have to do something at center. If we don't pay Mays we'll have to look elsewhere. The options in the draft are underwhelming, IMO.

Especially with the Buffalo C off the board. Besides Linderbaum he is the top guy. Think he’s gone.

I expect him to be some other teams day 1 priority

TEN could be a winner for his services. Brings him near home again (he's a home-body re: his UGA to TEN move), they have a crap ton of money, and the need with letting Cushenberry go.

Yeah, I'm sure there's guys he fawns over that we could get a bit overly aggressive for. That Wharton/Jones combo signing was a bit much / an overcorrection from the Milton miss. Defense was improved but those two didn't really contribute THAT much...now taking up $28 mil in space this year. They better contribute in 2026. It shows - the FA overpays for second contract guys can seem appealing at times given age and production, but last year was overkill. And they're FAs for a reason.

I'm interested to see what happens with Cade Mays, one way or the other.

If you are saying Tillis wanted Wharton, that is what I thought too. The KC connection.

Good point but did Michael pay his dues like Dan has by being a grunt in a personnel/scouting wing of an NFL team? (He has worked at this for years, Jordon wrote a check. still, I hear you) I expect more from Dan when it comes to defense, and especially linebacking.

What could go wrong with two chronically injured QBs?

I want to believe Tillis is that type but I’m willing to bet he was the driving force between the Wharton deal which is scary to think about if that’s the case

I watched the GOAT royally fug up everything with the Hornets so I don't put a whole lot of stock in people that played should know better

Please

I’m just saying. That is where things are with the media and the fan speculation. I pretty much agree with you. We do have Luke and Morgan that have some knowledge. I mean, I can’t imagine a world that Dan and Luke haven’t had some conversations. Along with our coaches. They might surprise us. I would be with most others, very disillusioned with Morgan if he fugs up the LB decisions.

Falcons want Tua and penix together

I steer clear of it altogether. It's even more tribal now-a-days. You can generally tell a person's, let's call it 'persuasion' by which one they use.

Today will be telling. Don't get me wrong - I hope we land a solid LB, but I just don't want to see over-our-ski shenanigans. Feel like Tillis is a sound mind in our FO so hope the steadiness of his approach wins out. So sure, land a guy. But if we see a headline later today like- "Panthers sign Lloyd to a $22 mil/year", that'll be tough to swallow/scream a bit too much desperation. Sure, cap is whatever to us fans, but do we really want to be THAT team? Desperately paying an offball LB who doesn't excel in coverage more than Roquan and Fred Warner. Just seems dicey. Draft wise, I'm heavy on the CJ Allen train (waiting until post-FA to discuss more); think he's perfect for what we need and in ideal range. Pair him with Edmunds who you can sign for like $10-12 mil/yr.

Being worried about Geno Smith stealing your job, lol. I thought being mentally tough was Bryce's strength? Sounds pretty weak to me.

I never feel good after reading it. It only fulfills me if I keep it strictly to music, sports, specific interests that have no overlap with any current events. Which is hard to do. But it can be done. That is why I like a message board that is a one trick pony. This one is about the Panthers and NFL ball. I have a favorite music one, fishing and boating, according to my interests.

My fault. I misread your post. I do agree with you though.

Hes the people’s choice because they YouTube Devin Lloyd and see him making 5 interceptions last season and don’t actually watch the games

Yep. Every single platform is a toxic wasteland. Including this one sometimes.

Social media is a poison in general.

Okay but I didn’t say anything about 21 million. Lloyd is the people’s choice for one of the top handful of FA targets. A star. I said starting level. Lots of names with lower prices fit that description

I would be happy with Freeling or Fano in R1. I really don't see how we don't draft OL in R1. I honestly could see us trade back for one of our mid round picks to grab one extra and draft up to 3 linemen in this draft. There is good guard/swing linemen available rounds 4 and later.