DaveThePanther2008

I get your pessimism especially due to our history of free agents. My optimism lies with Fitterer. He's the new king in town. Based off of the talent he grabbed in the draft it gives me confidence that he did his homework on our free agents. I think Cam Erving will be serviceable until Christensen is ready to take over. I do believe Christensen will eventually be our LT for many years. I think our depth on the O-Line is the best we've had in many years. Will this O-line be the best in the league? I don't think so but do I believe they will be in the upper half (1 to 16) yes. I seriously doubt we will be worse than 2020.

First Ballot Unanimous.

I think Jefferson stepped into a position where he had the opportunity to start and do the things he did last year. I am not sure Marshall will get as many opportunities. While I agree he is going to be a beast. He'll have to beat out Moore and Anderson to get to the #2 spot where he can show his skills. I think he can be as good as Jefferson but I don't think he'll have the numbers.

He didn't make reference a whole lot of our rookies other than Horn and Tremble. I just think with the additions of our free agents and the draft our team is going to surprise many people. He doesn't say we'll make the playoffs and that's fair but I do believe by season end teams are not going to be excited about playing us.

I found this quite interesting. This is from a Viking fan. This is a thought of many of us on here. I just found it interesting that fans of other teams see the same thing many of us do.

Sarcasm doesn't work to well in written word. Tone is the key to sarcasm. That's why when I get sarcastic I usually use a smiley.

OK guys do we need to have some sensitivity training? Dude, read the whole comment instead of nit picking words. It was directed at the Huddlers not the women.

Pittsburgh has had their fair share of great running backs but a lot has to do with scheme. I thought that when Bell was with Pittsburgh and that when he went to another team he would be just another running back. Connor will be a similar case when he moves on from Pittsburgh.

I think this defense is going to be amazing and fun to watch. Here's why. Outstanding veterans added at a reasonable price that fit our scheme. Horn will be our shutdown corner that we have been missing since Bradbury left. Snow will has two compete CBs to maneuver around to play the #2 and Slot. Chinn playing his natural position plus filling hybrid spots as necessary. We'll have a great DT and DE rotation that will keep our guys fresh all game. I think our CB are going to make the QBs hold the ball just a split second longer but long enough to turn the QB pressures we had last year in to QB sack. I think Snow is going to show how good of a defensive coordinator he really is. He'll have all the tools that he needs and is going to make things difficult for opposing teams. I am excited to see our offense but more excited to see how good this defense will be.

So many teams are not watching what we are doing. They are going to have a rude awakening very soon. I If this defense is top 10. I think if Darnold can keep the mistakes down and put some points on the board we are going to win many games. I also think we will play well against anyone we face in 2021.

The Carolina Panthers Camp Confidential is one of the best productions I have watched. Every year they do such an amazing job of telling us how it is. I loved they sat down before the draft and pretty much nailed the first seven picks. They would have made Mel Kiper and the others look stupid. It just goes to show how much attention to detail our staff does. Not only who we are targeting but also what other teams are thinking. What I also enjoyed was they were discussing the players we selected well in advance of the actual selection. We got just about everyone we wanted when we wanted them. Watching those phone call to those young men was fun. Most were truly humble and honored to be selected. After watching this I cannot wait to see this team on the field. I try to contain myself but I have a very strong feeling our defense is going to be amazing. I can't wait for the next episode.

I'm onboard with this. He's had 3 seasons under his belt. Regardless of age he should know what's out there. IMO his age was only a factor in bringing him here. Young with some experience. We're going to know, just like we knew with Teddy, after one season whether he has the tools, the confidence and leadership to run this team for the next 10+ years. There won't be much of a difference between Darnold and Teddy if Darnold continually loses games over pour decisions. Poor decision = inability to make all throws. I'm still hanging my hat that he will succeed here but you make a great point.

If Grier is gone. I hope he has a decent preseason where some other team will give him an opportunity.

Ron was a veteran and probably got passed over for a better talented player and never let it go. He must have felt his veteran status gave him the upper hand. Never forget Norwell not getting his chance until a sorry ass guard went down with injury. And then had the thought of bringing him back after his injury. Thank god he didn't. He can say he's learned from his mistakes. I'm not buying it.

High: DJ Moore. I think with the addition of a QB that can throw the deep ball. DJ is going to have a monster year. Not Sure: Christian Miller. I think his athleticism will be an added value to the defense but not sure if he will come in shape and ready. Bad: Whoever is playing FS. We don't really have an answer to this position and we're banking on players that really aren't natural free safeties.

I think what is good for us is that he has time to develop. He doesn't have to be thrown in the fire. He'll have time to learn and improve.

Lawrence was one, Wilson was two. What would they need a smokescreen for? Getting some team to trade up to 4? I don't buy the smokescreen theory. There would have been no need to create one because there would have been no one for them to trade up to in front of them for Lance. IMO they initially thought Jones was their man but later determined that Lance was too good to pass up.

I see a photo shoot with both of them wearing the ladies version jersey. I see a SI cover too.

My first Panther game was the game against Pittsburgh where Chad Cota intercepted Cordell Stewart in the end zone and we clinched the NFCW title.. My family went at the last minute and ended up getting scalped tickets. We were in the same end zone. It was one of the most insane loudest moments in my life. The stadium was shaking and all I could think of was the walls of Jericho. I think X-clown was my favorite moment as it put Steve Smith in the realm of greatness. Watching us put 300 yards on TB was an amazing game. Another personal favorite was watching Cam score on the 51yd run against TB in 2011. I was at that game with 9 family members and we were staying in a home in the mountains for Christmas. I flew in from Afghanistan that morning. What a great game and started my Christmas holiday off perfectly.

I think of the 5 mentioned Brown and Franklin have the best opportunity to start. Nixon hopefully will fit into the DT rotation. It's great that we have 4 or 5 DTs that can rotate. Here's a thought to ponder. With Pride's size could he be given some reps as a Free Safety during the upcoming OTA's and minicamp? Seems we are so thin at FS it would be sad to have a talented player sitting behind Horn, Jackson and Bouye. Smith IMO will get some reps as during the season. I know he is behind probably our best position on the team but his talent is too good to be letting him sit on the bench.

Including to excluding Moore?

I wouldn't be surprised to see that he got 50 of 53 right. I like how he didn't list a fullback and Tremble will most likely fill that role when needed. I totally agree about Little, Grier and Thomas. Last of the Hurney hopefuls to be cut.

Loved when we had Will Witherspoon and I loved how when Norwell played for us.

You know I was just thinking about this. Unitas (My Hero when I was young) was from Louisville and one of the greatest. Great point about Staubach. Schools make no difference. There isn't a QB University. Thanks for posting this.

Darnold and the offense has kind of overshadowed the new additions to this defense this offseason. I am super excited to see our go and kick some butt. We quite a few studs and I think with a full offseason this defense is going to come out of the gates and surprise a lot of people