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At this point, I think you're just being cynical to be cynical. Every move that has been made and will be made by anyone in the organization is bad. All the kids acquired last year are a waste, as are all the kids in this year's draft, especially the QB--or unless they're an O-lineman. Your'e something akin to football's version of Miss Cleo, right? Unless the Panthers FO has angered the football gods--upset the fabric of the universe by its very existence--and been handed down a sentence of being the perpetual victims of Murphy's law, it never EVER works out like you are suggesting. Some of the additions made last year, whether on the field or the sidelines will finally bear fruit, and at least one of the QB prospects in the 2022 draft will ultimately become a legitimate starter in the NFL, not to mention all of the other prospects at other positions, not only a few of the O-lineman. That's how this thing always works.

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Anthony Rizzuti of Panthers Wire gives us a PFF perspective on the effectiveness of Scott Fitterer's draft day trades, and so far Fritter has done an outstanding job (albeit in only one draft sample). “Fitterer benefits from only having one draft in the sample, but it was a strong draft from a trade perspective,” PFF’s Conor McQuiston writes of the Carolina shot-caller. “He only traded up once and lost an inconsequential amount of value that he later made up in a terrific trade down with Houston. While it is unlikely he will trade this well every year, it is an encouraging sign nonetheless for Panthers fans.” https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2022/03/26/pff-panthers-gm-scott-fitterer-draft-trades/ Honestly, though it's only one draft, in that one draft he traded about as much as some have in total since 2017. It just may be harbinger of good things to come. It's a good thing considering the way he got "jobbed" in the Darnold trade. He had to make up for it. Now I'd like to believe he's learned from that mistake. It's a long offseason, but not doing anything stupid for Garropolo or Mayfield thus far is a good start. If we can get ahead of the pack as opposed to having to dig out of a hole at the start of the race, then we can make better strides. I realize that some of you are skeptical of our overall moves last draft, but I believe that with time and proper development and management of personnel, you'll see that the Panthers GM is better than you think.

Yes, I really did stack my plate up this high at the dining facilities.

Baker Mayfield has thrown more interceptions than any QB since he has been in the league. https://www.statmuse.com/nfl/ask/most-interceptions-by-a-qb-since-2018#:~:text=Since 2018%2C Baker Mayfield has,a quarterback%2C with 56 interceptions. Mayfield was supposed to take strides in 2021. He went backwards. You may put it on injury, but he chose to play. "Instead of a career year — or perhaps a modest regression after the league adjusted to Stefanski’s scheme and style in Cleveland — the wheels completely fell off. Mayfield ranked 27th in the NFL in QBR (35.3) in 2021 and 29th in off-target throw percentage (19 percent), according to ESPN’s Stats & Information Group; he set a career high in sacks with 43, good for 28th in the league; he was 24th in the league in yards per dropback (5.93), sandwiched between Daniel Jones and Davis Mills; he was 27th in Next Gen Stats’ completion percentage over expected (-3.5 percent); and Pro Football Focus graded him as the 27th best passer in the league (62.4 passing grade)." https://www.google.com/amp/s/fivethirtyeight.com/features/when-should-you-break-up-with-a-quarterback-asking-for-the-cleveland-browns/amp/ Mayfield is poo--the anti-Brady--in close games during crunch time. https://www.brownsnation.com/baker-mayfield-has-disturbing-stat-in-4th-quarter-of-close-games/ There are reasons why Mayfield is out of a job and no one is rushing to give him one. Key metrics says he's basically JAG since he's been in the NFL. His passer rating is not great, and his QBR is simply bad since he became a pro. So before you call the Baker "hate" on this board "stupid AF", you must understand the total Mayfield experience (and I didn't even get into his cringe-worthy leadership...). I don't mind bringing Baker in, but it would have to be no more than a fourth, just like I thought for Darnold (or a third, plus Darnold). Mayfield hasn't proven to have the ability to lift up a team; he's arguably proven to drag a good team down with uninspired play.

The kid ain't too bright.

Come on Juan. Was it too much to add "to Chiefs" in the title? Carter was a disappointment. So I say, "Good luck, but good riddance!"

I understand that you don't want him (I'm iffy, myself), but let's not outright lie. This far, he's absolutely been top 10.

High school transgressions? Come on. The Lane Kiffen stuff is a little weak, just saying. The large majority of QBs must make a fairly steep transition to the NFL. He has proven to be coachable, and that's why he improved over time.

Corral is better than Willis and Pickett. This will show through. All the doubters will have to face this truth.

That's just a matter of being smart. Corral is teachable. I don't believe for a moment that he won't learn how to slide and get down.

Their receiving corps will be problematic, especially if they draft London. They ain't playing around.

Kinda cheap. I was expecting the four. Oh, well. Guess Hill wants longer money than the Chiefs wanted to divvy up.

https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/2022-draft-houston-davis-mills-david-shaw-stanford

"By far..." (LOL) Corral is the most talented of the bunch. He can put the ball in tight windows, is a master of play action, and can throw the ball accurately and effectively on and off script. The only thing Willis really has over Corral is that his lower body is stockier.

Some of you continue to sleep on Corral. You better hope we take him. Otherwise he'll be a thorn in our sides for years to come in the city below sea level.

You might want to listen to Simms' QB analysis if you haven't.

I'll take Corral over them all.

The Texans really like Davis Mills. If he had stayed in school, he could have credibly been the first QB off the board in this draft.

Your post speaks to a profound lack of understanding regards the situation. He wanted to play for those that supported him. It was all about his team. He wasn't going to willingly let them down. That has absolutely nothing to do with intelligence. Maybe it wasn't the smart move...if you believe a player should only think of himself, but, again, it has nothing to do with intelligence.

Take That Love To The Corral!

If they give up more than a fourth this year, or next year's third, I'm going nuclear on the FO. It better include them taking Darnold as well.

This is EXACTLY the trade I thought of today while I was at work.

Wouldn't get my hopes up on Shi making a major impact as a receiver. From Fitterer's comments, they really are trying to find a place him, and they're hoping that he becomes an adept punt returner or gunner. Shi needs to find his niche on ST. They apparently see him as a WR4.

Baloney! There will be at least one QB in this draft that will be a legit starter. There basically always is.