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No, he's not, not when the depth is just Higgins, Zylstra, and Shi Smith who still has pending charges, Robbie isn't expendable until next off-season, we have NO real depth, and TMJ has to do it on Sundays first after he spent some good time in the training room his rookie year. I dunno why people act like Robbie was not legit coming here after 900 + yards with the Jets, then drop 1K with us with Teddie....he had a bad season, but I mean look at what we had at QB....and the OL didn't help the passing game either, nor the OC.

Fitterer could still feel this way and want Baker, GMs want to win also, Baker gives you the one year to let Matt develop, while also being competitive as it's clear Baker is an upgrade over Sam.

Likely do to a few items: 1) Possible FA interest in other vets (Dunlap) 2) Post Camp Cap in reserve 3) Carrying over ''roll-over'' cap

There's roughly a 50% bust rate on QB's in the 1st round, I think that stat is lost on people, every year a player, or players are taken top 10 and flame out early. Just look at Baker's class, for all the poo he gets, Darnold, and Rosen who were consensus number one QB's on most boards are terrible, whereas Baker who was viewed as the 3rd is the better of the three. Keep in mind Josh Allen, and Lamar Jackson <<< this was the same class for 2018, 5 QB's in the first round. The year before in 2017 was Watson, Mahomes (Trubisky drafted before both). Those were some good QB years overall, but history shows it's hard to get one so you have to swing when you have an opportunity, it's why I wanted Fields even IF / THOUGH we traded for Sam, as Sam was not a proven commodity, then picking up the 5th year, Matt's a freaking idiot.

All in all Ickey will be the starting LT once it's all said an done.

Not ''these'' guys...Rhule.

If Dunlap played 38% of the snaps in SEA (in 17 games), and Burns as a current example for us played 69% of the snaps, then a 62% snap count for YGM isn't out of the equation for the ''younger guy needs play time because he needs those reps'' crowd. (This would actually be pretty smart asking him NOT to HAVE to do too much in what is likely to be his first season as a potential FT starter) Then Haynes covers the 31% behind Burns in this example. I don't think there is a concern here. Your comment comes across as if YGM needs ALL the reps and that's not realistic, even our best pass rusher was under 70%. To keep a guy like Dunlap (33 years old) fresh that sub 40% is perfect; YGM plays downs 1-2, and can move inside on 3rd -- Burns / Ioannidis / YGM / Dunlap That is a nice passing down Nickel set with -- Haynes / Brown / Nixon, and maybe Luvu / Barno as rotational depth pieces as well.

I'm still ok with the young guys going into year 2 / 3 on the interior, can't see a big improvement on the FA landscape cost vs production comparison wise.

This was his deal with Seattle -- You'd have to think we're looking at a number likely smaller than that ''average amount''. 1 year - that maxes around 6M, based on incentives is what I'd be thinking. 2021-2022 CONTRACT:2 yr(s) / $13,600,000 SIGNING BONUS$7,000,000 AVERAGE SALARY$6,800,000 GTD AT SIGN:$8,500,000 TOTAL GTD:$8,500,000

Brown / Ioannidis - Starters Roy / Nixon / Hoskins - Depth I don't hate that, I think people forget just how good Nixon looked last year, and overall we held up inside, it was the perimeter where I feel like we got hurt versus the run. However, just fielding a competent offense will help with the defensive numbers by allowing them to rest, and hopefully preventing teams from having the luxury of running with a lead versus a worn out defense.

We notched 39 sacks as a team last season, I think this level of production could be exceeded in 2022, even if it is just cracking into the 40's -- https://www.nfl.com/teams/carolina-panthers/stats In 2015, we had 44 sacks -- https://www.panthers.com/team/stats/2015/reg Looking at these two lists, turnovers, sacks allowed, and our offensive touchdowns man sheesh...we sucked something bad. We have GOT to do something about QB, Sam's not it, and expecting a 3rd rounder to save us is a fool's errand. I like Matt's talent but it's hard for me to think he'll be ready Week 1.

I like that is a reasonable expectation, Burns, Haynes, YGM, and Dunlap gives us a versatile flexible 4 man rotation. Burns and Haynes are the speed off the edge, as both can stand up on play with a hand in the dirt based off their collge tape / NFL tape. YGM, and Dunlap are more traditional DE's that can set the edge in 4-3 fronts while also sliding inside to bolster the interior pass rush while flanked by Burns and Haynes. Factor in Ioannidis' talents as an interior rusher and Brown in his 3rd year on the interior. As a unit we could be better, people should remember the ''bulk'' of Haason's production was in 3 games if my memory serves. Not knocking his presence / impact, but it wasn't as consistent as ''12'' sacks might lead one to believe.

Still not ''more'' and I'm not arguing the talent he has, but the final number is the final number. It's not a projection stat, but for fun if bump that to 76% you think you are getting a 17 sack season... No, we deal with the final numbers. Dunlap: 6 sacks in 2020 (age 32) 9 in 2019 (31) 8 in 2017 (30) _______________________________________________________ I like the idea of adding this consistency to our team, but I'm not expecting a ''big year'' for a 33 year old defensive end that seems to have been relegated to passing downs as a specialist -- which is exactly what we need from him.

YGM, has done what a yound 2nd round pick should do...and that's ''flash''. This is a big year for him, and adding (Dunlap) helps with the rotation, people can't honestly think Burns, YGM, and Haynes are enough. I like the Barno addition, but he's also a rookie, veteran presence is need on the DL / in the defensive room to further solidify this group. I'm also not worried about the 2023 cap, room / money can always be created, people that haven't see the ''cash over cap'' breakdown need to give it a listen / watch. The salary cap is ''fluid''.

Dunlap had 8.5 -- https://www.nfl.com/players/carlos-dunlap/stats/career Burns had 9 -- https://www.nfl.com/players/brian-burns/stats/career __________________________________________________________________________________ I'm not sure how you got ''more'' base don facts.

The money says otherwise. As a former 2nd rounder go get your PAYDAY wherever it is. He'd be an excellent fit here, people forget how well he played in 2020, had 1,000 rushing / receiving.

We were a top defensive unit, you're going to wear a defense out when the starting QB has 9 passing touchdowns, and 13 interceptions in the games he's played. The offense did the defense NO favors, complimentary football did not exist.

Typically the prior years ratings for veterans transfer over w/i a 1-3 point'ish range, if this holds true... Christensen - 63-66 Bozeman - 71-73 Corbett - 73-75 Moton - 82-85 ___________________________________________________ Those are the ranges I'd expect - honorable mention of Deonte' Brown around 60-63 Ickey, as the first OL taken is probably looking at 73-76 range, wouldn't be surprised if they hyped him up to 77 but that is pushing it. SS Dev for CFM would be a ++ Corral in the beta I think is being teased a little bit (it's skewed ratings) but even as a 60 ovr versus Darnold who I believe is like a 70 / 71 ovr -- he has better overall base combined accuracy, and is at 80 spd / 84 acc / 85 THP -- I think we see the spd / acc / THP creep up a bit at release if he's already at this in the beta.

If it's any consolation inside the Madden 23 Beta I think the Jets are worse, 72 overall, Carolina is a 73

Are we not in the ''voluntary OTA'' window -- I honestly don't know, I haven't been paying attention.

It's been a huge topic some scouts don't like the RPO heavy offense Ole Miss ran, Ben McAdoo likes the quick decision making that the QB (Corral) exerted in this offense, the talking points go on. This video especially towards the end where the Chief's breakdown is shown I think should give people some insight into the success that having the RPO as what you might consider a staple portion of the offense can do for you if run efficiently. Enjoy...

Considering the hybrid nature of our front as I think we continue to see more two points stances on the edges, we have an opportunity to still be ''good'' on defense. Most of Reddick's production was from some isolated performances as far as the sacks are concerned, similar to his 5 vs NYG his last year in ARI. So his final stat line has to be understood in context, hell of a guy to lose, but is ''replaceable'' even if by committee. YGM / Haynes / Barno - all have skill sets we know work / in Barno's case can translate to the NFL. Barno is the same physical comp as Burns off the edge in pass rushing downs and is equally athletic. YGM / Haynes have shown the ability to produce when their number is called, it stands to reason more opportunity means an increase in that production. I think our secondary is better, Gilmore was on a pitch count, and played well but was not ''the reason'' our defense was good. Horn looked the part up to injury (Week 3), Henderson with camp under his belt stands to improve, and DJ is a good corner. We also have improved at Safety with the addition of Xavier Woods, which allows Chinn to be the move safety where he's in the box, out of the box, etc. In general the secondary depth is honestly fairly deep. Brown and Ioannidis are as good a starting duo as most teams can claim aside from the likes of (PHI / WAS) I think another proven veteran could help them, but Roy, Nixon, and Hoskins all showed they could hold up. As far as off-ball LBer's we FINALLY added some athleticism to pair with Shaq, both Littleton, and Wilson are upgrades over Carter, and adding in Smith who will have the opportunity to learn behind that group is huge. Luvu has an all day motor so I expect to see him flash just like last year. All in all the only loss was Reddick, and IMO we have been able to add to the roster to account for that. I can't count Gilmore as a loss as he joined right before the deadline, was on PUP, and was spot duty for the time he did play.

This ^^^ -- I believe it was a C- grade

Those were three areas left vacant after FA, we definitely seemed to have had a plan, target players, and we are executing and adding guys with ELITE traits with HIGH upside.

Traits, traits, and more traits, arm...check, athleticism...check....upside check. I'm good with this bottom of the 3rd.