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Realizing we're getting closer to the 7th year of Matt Rhule's proclamation

Rather have Pratt than Jaire. Pratt would help solidify the LB group in a big way IMO.

One year incentive heavy deal to not impact the future, to come home and try to cash in next year, why not? Don't offer anything crazy, but at least throw in an offer. He's Horn insurance, Horn is Jaire insurance, if they're both on the field we're thrilled. If the season isn't going well, trade him to a contender mid-year and get a draft pick for our troubles.

Dan had to of wanted the Rams 2025 1st, filler this year, 2026 1st and 2nd? More? I don't know if #26 in 2025 and probably another pick in 25-28 range in 2026 gets it done.

Taking into account contracts, I'm right there with you. Would you rather have Bryce have 10-12 million, or Tua at 50? Easy answer. Just in general, I do think Bryce is capable of being a Top 10 QB after what he showed to end the season. He just needs to come out and take that next step this year before I think anyone fully buys in.

No argument with 20, which is surely heavily slanted based on the end of last season. He needs to climb to a no doubt Top 10-15 this year or draft conversations are going to get interesting.

This is one of the biggest issues, and speaks to Evero in general. He's so reluctant or outright unwilling to change his scheme and it's probably his downfall as a coach now and in the future. At the end of the day, put your best guy on their best guy. If they win, so be it. But you can't look back and say damn, what could we have done differently?

If Bryce plays like 2nd half Bryce from last year, 8 wins or so I'd think. Which, we could've been a 6 or 7 win team last year if we got that Bryce all year long. The defense is improved and better by default which I think is worth a win or two. We'll need some luck on our side for anything better (welp), but if this is another 4-6 win season, I'll be depressed.

I'm excited for Scourton. Even if the sack numbers aren't there right away, he'll contribute and has a certain floor IMO. Would be thrilled if he can turn into a Charles Johnson-type contributor one day. Never a star (though, please do), but reliable and damn good at what he does.

Corbett is on a one year deal, which is twice as long as he'll be healthy based off of his career. I like Mays, a lot. But he was thrown into center because of the above. Christensen I guess is your 3rd? Another one year deal, who's maybe our LT, maybe our LG, etc. depending on injuries.

Don't like letting Raym go. For an UFA, I thought he was a nice depth piece with how bare we are at Center.

Julian Blackmon, come on down.

I've gone back to buying Panthers merch for the first time in a couple of years. Have some optimism for the first time since we drafted Bryce, which quickly met it's downfall. Don't fug this up, Panthers.

If Bryce plays well, I think we're a 8-9 win team. I expect the Saints will suck, Atlanta will be their typical selves and around 6-8 wins, and Tampa is on top until proven otherwise. I *could* see Tampa take a step back after a couple years of losing their offensive braintrust and Todd Bowles makes some dumb decisions. We're likely still a year away without some luck, but I feel like we're finally trending in the right direction.

Will Johnson, Mike Green (eh), Nick Emmanwori, Donvoan EZ, Shavon Revel, Carson Schwesinger Feel like any of those guys could/should be targets. I'm partial to any of the guys with a hard to pronounce name.