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I’m fine with it but I have one fear: Baker looks average but slightly better than what Teddy did, we are competitive or maybe even sneak in as a wildcard, and then we pay him out of fear and settle. I like Corral/(maybe the prospect of a rookie next draft) more than Sam and Baker, so if Baker is just average, I still hope we move on.

I agree. It’s more noticeable because of the amount of time I’ve spent watching Corral (effortless and quick flicks with velocity)

3rd best. Brady, Corral, Baker.

Bingo. The more I watched, the more his feet (and his calm with pass rushers bearing down) excited me. Corral said once he knows the playbook he is ready to play. I think that’s correct.

Have to give Corral credit based on my boredom fueled rewatches of his game tapes. Things that should get people excited: - His release - Ball velocity - Multiple throw angles - It’s nearly automatic that he makes the first free pass rusher miss - His feet are always moving but in control. So he can extend plays in, and outside the pocket The last two led to some incredible plays. Looking forward to TC. It sucks not be certain about QB, however TC/preseason QB competitions are exciting to watch unfold.

It’s easy to find optimism with this roster. Young guys developing everywhere. The main story (playoffs, super bowl) isn’t great right now but the side quests (player development, Corral) are exciting. Being a fan of the panthers (and hornets) since the 90’s means finding things to enjoy or being a miserable fug your whole life.

3 corners start in todays NFL. Nickel/Dime is basically a base defense now. 3rd round pick for a guy with all pro traits is a good trade.

So many people either can’t read or don’t slow down to comprehend.

I mean I can hate the Falcons but still think their jerseys/branding could look clean if done right.

I really hate their jerseys/branding. Seems like a lot of missed potential.

Why do people care so much about the enthusiasm level of others? Why does it need to be checked?

To be fair a good portion of the fan base was/is hard on Cam too. They managed to be miserable during the peak of Panther QB play. We have an nfl OC and hopefully an offensive line. Our QB’s have support and that should leave us hopeful.

I get it. When you don’t win it breeds negativity. I’m looking forward to a big question being answered: how much of the issue was Brady’s offense? With a revamped line, and an NFL OC, I look forward to seeing what our offense looks like mid season and end of year once defenses adjust. This is the most excited I’ve been for Panther football since Cam/Luke days.

Foreman is the depth issue being addressed. I understand CMC has had it rough the last two years, but you never know with injury. At one point Thomas Davis didn’t play for what felt like half a decade, and it turned out to be just awful luck. He made it through that and showed durability. CMC works his tail off and I wish him the same not just for us but because you know he wants it bad. I’m hopeful his load is 15-20 touches a game (mostly in space). He would win us games with that.

I will be too, but winning isn’t entirely on the QB. Hope that isn’t your only evaluation of a QB. Wins/losses is a team stat.

It gets old seeing people write guys off based on draft position. Every year players in each round pop off. Elite talent can be had anywhere in the draft. Corral didn’t drop because of lack of talent. The talent is undeniable if you simply watch him play.

That’s not the only thing he said though.

Brady falling off hard. He was supposed to do that 6 years ago. He just put up ridiculous numbers. I don’t know.

Brandon Smith sounds like a well grounded guy who’s excited to learn. It would be special if he puts it all together.

Correlation not causation.

Why only worse? Worse than the worst?

So…Rappaport said Corral was open about it. I’ve seen people (including that Twitter thread) say Matt chose to abstain from alcohol during football season (which is discipline). …sounds like the truth got twisted like those childhood phone games where the end message is completely different than the initial one. It is hilarious (and not surprising) if something like discipline got twisted into assuming he had an alcohol issue.

Idk. A lot will change from now until next years draft. Howell and Corral were talked about as high 1st rounders, then when the draft comes they go in the 5th and 3rd rounds. I hear Bryce Young (undersized, elite supporting talent) and CJ Shroud (tiny bit bigger than Corral, elite supporting talent) names thrown around a lot, but how much better are they than Matt? Hard to imagine Corral not putting up similar numbers at Bama or OSU. The 2023 class will most certainly be deeper and have more of a selection, but Corral seriously has elite traits, 3rd round be damned, and him not succeeding will be between the ears rather than from a lack of ability.

This CPantherKing guy is parody right?