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Desperately waiting for the day when reports say: "Replacing Bryce Young is viewed as essential".

https://x.com/panthersontap/status/2042205457771610607?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

Reid: “Adding another playmaker for Bryce Young is viewed as essential.” “It’s possible they draft a receiver in round one.” “The team is reportedly high on Oscar Delp.”

Not sure many understand how big of a hire Chuck Martin is for the program. Was Kentucky recruiter and then the associate head coach and lead recruiter at Arkansas for Cal. pretty much guarantees top 5 recruiting classes each year and a big haul from the portal. So now he's got at least Sean May, Chuck Martin, Pat Sullivan on coaching staff and Eric Hoots on support staff right now. At least two spots open on the coaching staff to go and the support staff.

Proctor, Golday, & Slaughter sounds like one hell of a draft! I don't get it either.

No, Chuba is not on the trading block.

Deep thoughts by Jack handey

Kimes relationship with bryce absolutely clouds her judgment

Since about 80 of you have sent me a PM to chime in on this topic, I will appease the masses: I have some weird views on RBs. Get a RB that can catch and block. If you want great running, get an OL. Never, except in rare situations, sign a RB to a second contract. When they peak at age 27, you rarely get a return on the investment. The most important trait for a RB is not speed-it is vision.

If you trade Hubbard are you content with Etienne as our most skilled RB? That IMO not a good idea for a run first team. Huge gamble.

To be fair Etienne didn't get a whole lot of opportunities. The miniscule body of work (20 carries), however, did produce 94 yards and a 4.7 average. I guess we can conclude that he's decent depth. Could be running on the bubble though as special teams was a little sketchy.

That is a huge gamble. You cannot be 100% certain that you are going to get a solid running back to replace Hubbard. You can think we can get a replacement in the draft you however you would be going into the season with a 30+ YO RB, a running back who has had 2 ACL tears in the same leg and a 2nd yr RB with limited success and a rookie you hope can replace Hubbard. You are taking a serious gamble for a run first offense. Hubbard won't be traded. It makes zero sense.

I don't know what the pick will be. If he's an impact player day 1, I don't care which position they draft.

Old man If is dead and stiff. But, to play the game, If Icky returns back up to par and if Walker is extended, and if Moton can play in 16 games and if he is extended, and if we decide to sign one of the four expected free agent tackles, two of which who also grade in in the low 80s just like Moton and another in the mid 70s, then we'll be alright. I mean, all the "ifs" are ultimately born of speculation. 2026 is so far setting up to be better than 2025. People are positive about our chance of winning the division, and that's before they see what we draft later in the month. There's always more than one way to get to where you want to go.

I fact checked this before posting, it is true: the 2027 class helps nothing in 2026. On to opinions… 2027 tackle class is strong and deep. So is the QB class. What do you think we’ll take first, if we wanted both? T or QB? Because if Bryce doesn’t tighten it up considerably in 2026 they would be nuts not to be drafting a QB. And that cuts you out of drafting a pro ready tackle. Which you will need to be pro ready. And the chances we are looking for a new RT as well as L is fairly high, given Moton’s contract and expected decline. He is starting to wear down it looks like to me, and the price keeps going up. After 2026, it might be time to move. Durability wise, cap wise, 2027 may require it. There could be a lot of bills coming due at once, I’d just as soon sacrifice the WR party this year for some security. If Icky hadn’t gone down, this wouldn’t even be a thing. But it happened and it is a thing.

There is like one pro-ready tackle according to most scouts, and even his arm length has been in discussions, as well as Fano's and Proctor's. Fano basically has 32" arms (my goodness!). The optimal arm length is 34 inches. When Rashawn Slater came in, he had short arms, but was technically elite. The closest one to him, who is technically sound is Mauigoa. All the others have work to do. When you add it all up, they may have to move to guard. The only one that I think is a slam dunk to play left tackle is Freeling, though Miller has that possibility but will likely stay on the right. Either way, there is a huge possibility, if not a downright likelihood, that neither would unseat our projected starters during the coming season. Lastly, for all this "potential crisis" talk about tackles, the 2027 class is expected to be strong and deep.

5 way tie at 45 wins would give the hornets the 5 seed if anyone cares lol

Admittedly I did not. Just going by what I remember in a Panther uniform. I know that we're Panthers fans and appreciate Ginn's stay with us, but If we're being honest, Ginn was a bust. That's why he played for so many teams. And, I still say he wasn't as explosive or twitchy as Concepcion.

I see some Zay Flowers in him

Win 2 of our last 4 and home ice until the finals.

So much for that. Guess we gotta hope the Pistons and Knicks rest some guys this weekend.