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Jamaree Salyer would be an excellent signing. I hope we are looking at him.

The Panthers are Pickett's 5th team in 5 years. Howell's next team will be his 5th. I don't think the league thinks that much of either of them. They're just warm bodies, at this point.

10 players I wouldn't mind the Panthers signing that are still available: - CB Nate Hobbs (Packers): Was just released this morning. Could be a very solid nickel upgrade for us. - CB Kader Kohou (Dolphins): Solid slot corner who shouldn't break the bank and could be an upgrade over Chau Smith-Wade. - OT Jamaree Salyer (Chargers): Had an underrated year with the Chargers (68.2 PFF pass block grade, 61.5 run block grade) and is still young enough (25) to continue developing. - OT Jawaan Taylor (Chiefs): Depending on price, could be a good short-term option at LT while we figure things out long-term. - WR Jauan Jennings (49ers): If we're going to add a FA receiver, I think Jennings makes a lot of sense but the price may be a bit too high for a slot receiver. - WR John Metchie III (Jets): A cheaper option at slot receiver who has experience playing with Bryce at Alabama. Low risk/high reward type signing. - WR Calvin Austin III (Steelers): Likely an "in between" option relative to Jennings and Metchie, but another solid option in the slot. - LB Leo Chenal (Chiefs): I think we'll target another starting ILB in the draft, but we could also opt to pair Chenal with Devin Lloyd and check that need off the list early. - OC Matt Hennessy (49ers): Could be a decent stop-gap starter at center and solid depth if nothing else. - OC Andre James (Chargers): Was a backup last year for the Chargers (for some reason; he couldn't have been worse than what they had starting) but was solid for the Raiders the year before.

We are so eager to give Tepper credit for doing the absolute bare minimum, essentially thanking him just for staying out of the way and not acting as a dead weight on the franchise. Yet, despite all the criticism, he was never the worst owner in the league by a long shot. That perception mostly lived in the minds of Panthers fans who simply hadn't experienced truly bad ownership before.

I really don't think they are. Obviously they have to say the right things for now.

But it is only for a year... I think this is a trial period for Pickett... They are still going to bring in competition... Especially after Morgan publicly stated that they want to get more mobile at the QB position.

Trading up to get who they want is highly likely given recent history. Id be shocked if they dont. Just dont do it for another shitty receiver or injured running back

The Panthers need to be in on this Would be a great compliment to Coker and TMac. Plus cap wise he’d be super cheap

Sure but the Jags already have Allen and Walker both Walker and Thibs need new contracts. I’m sure they prefer Walker

Yeah Thieneman has grown on me - definitely the ball hawking safety we need. McCoy can be really good as our nickel (if his medicals check out). Size will probably prevent him from ever playing on the outside, but he has great ball skills, can press pretty well, and moves very quickly and fluidly in zone. Freeling and Fano are probably my preferred LTs if we can grab them. Mauigoa's pass blocking has me a bit concerned for being our LT. Lemon would be a great RAC guy for us that seems to know how to read zones (works well for out quick pass offense). Would have said 100% no to WR prior to day 1 of free agency because of all the needs we had on D, but now we can if he is the best player available at 19. Allen I would prefer to trade down for, but I can see teams in the 20s valuing him, so I'm not sure he would make it much longer after our pick. The dude will be an immediate 3 down LB for us week 1

Kenny Pickett didn’t play for UNC.

A career backup coming off of a major injury, I can't imagine his value is much if anything over vet min. For vet min or not much more I'd be all for bringing him back. He knows the system, he's familiar with his OL teammates, and he's well acclimated to being that versatile OL backup. We shouldn't be counting on him to return to form but I'd be all for giving him that opportunity at a value contract.

You’re by far my favorite journalist.

Been a while. LT RT is fine too.

If he comes back from injury same as pre and can stay healthy all year (both huge ifs) I’d be happy rolling with him at LT

Honestly, I would rather overpay day 1 of free agency for a high end player (Phillips) than lose out on them and then overpay for a mid-level player. Seems like we learned from missing out on Milton Williams last year

waste of resources- i'd rather swing on a UDFA

There's really only 2 among the group that I would be interested in. That's Freeling and Thieneman. My dream would be Thieneman because I think he is going to be a stud and would make a defense next level good.

Mmm yes, the mythical Sam Howell. The guy that 32 teams passed up for 5 rounds. The guy that then couldn’t beat out Carson Wentz and Taylor Heinicke. The guy that when given the keys to the car, got benched multiple times in games for Jacoby Brissett. The guy that Seattle loved so much they never considered him for a second after moving on from Geno Smith and traded for a loss to roll with Drew Lock as a backup. The guy that Minnesota then traded for a loss to roll with Max Brosmer and Carson Wentz as backups. The guy who then could not supplant Tanner McKee as a backup despite McKee being injured. The guy who hasn’t logged a snap since 2024 despite being healthy. This is the guy you are using to say the FO isn’t serious about winning. Well, at least it’s not quite as bad as Trey Lance. Consider for a moment that the FO may possibly think more of Kenny Pickett than Sam Howell (it seems like most of the league does), and they’re paying Pickett pretty much top of the market for backups. I get it, he’s not my first choice either, but to go all in on the no competition narrative just because he’s not your favorite “what if” is a bit much.

The #Panthers have re-signed DE LaBryan Ray ahead of restricted free agency, the team announced. My understanding is they'd like to have the bulk of their restricted free agents back. https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2031366843886108788?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Ummmmm, no. Plenty of centers will be around in rounds 3 and 4. Unless one of the stud LB or edges drop (or Downs), it is hopefully one of the following: OT (Mauigoa, Freeling, Fano) DB/S (McCoy, Thieneman) WR (Lemon) LB (Allen)

I'll withhold judgment for another couple of seasons.

there’s an interesting line of thinking that we could take Fano at 19 and work him at LT until Ekwonu returns. If he pans out, wonderful, if not, kick him into center unless Samac has been a revelation there. i think it’s more fantasy than reality though. It’s a lot to ask of a rookie, especially one whose arms are shorter than Will Campbell’s are. it also means you’re using a 1st round pick on a probable Center. I don’t see them going this route but it’s a nice fairy tale that would really work for us.

When did LOT become a thing? It's surely always been LT.

They were really interested in talking to one of the oline players from duke during the combine. I thought I heard someone on nfl network say he could play guard and center. That caught my attention.