OneBadCat

Cam was hitting his stride as a QB in 2017/2018. This is why I think stats like completion percentage are overrated. As long as a QB is clutch and makes the throws to win the game the rest doesn’t really matter. What good is a check down stat padder if they’re a choker. Until Norv Turner (and briefly Chud) got here we put Cam in high pressure throwing situations all the time. We also ran the ball on first down more than most teams in the NFL in the Ron era. Coupled with shitty WRs, all that is expressed in his stats. I also assume Cam took the ball in his hands on many occasions rather than trust Funchess to catch the ball. It was also never Cams job to play the game like someone else. His presence on the field dictated the game in a way that is rarely seen. He showed he could play the dink and dunk game just before TJ Watt. That didn’t suddenly make him better than his earlier seasons. He just got put in a legit under center passing game again for first time since his rookie year with Chud. Ron took the quickest path to success and abused the RPO because his ass was about to get fired. Cam never got the credit for being the cerebral player that he was. I just think when you are legitimately a human Superman, sometimes the best play is having the ball in your hands. He was a better passer than Delhomme was.

It's 2025 and people are still saying this? Cam's not playing anymore because Kelvin Benjamin is a lazy ass WR and TJ Watt targeted his shoulder.

Our defense is going to look a lot better when they're playing with a lead also. The draft isn't over. We're gonna add pieces.

I think that's a great point and one I wasn't thinking. I thought maybe they took McMillan because they deem the cupboard too bare. Not sure I like that for XL though. I mean if he all the sudden caught those big moment catches last year he has an entirely different narrative. He made those drops yes, but he gets open and has a lot of physical talent. I'm not ready to shut the door on the guy. But the fact is we are an injury and a retirement away from only having Coker be a threat (whom I do think will be a stud though).

That's my only problem with the pick. I think Coker is going to be our future #1.

Watch him have a pro bowl season.

Oh I'm with you. I'm saying he's better than anyone not named Moss, TO, CJ, Jones.

I think he's in the top 6-10 conversation. I'd take Smith over Holt, Bruce, Wayne, Fitzgerald, Tim Brown, Boldin, Carter, Marvin Harrison, etc. Hard to say he's better than Rice, Moss, TO, Calvin Johnson, Julio Jones, peak Antonio Brown.

Just my observation but I don't really see the big difference between 4.48 and 4.5. I understand that these are the best athletes in the world and there is a minutia to their evaluations. But the 40 doesn't mimic in game situations, or game speed, player motivations, etc. Now 4.3 to a 4.40 I could see that being substantial.

I do think if David Gettis doesn't tear that ACL he would have been one of our major contributors for several years. Smith seemed to respect the guys that had hustle and were late rounders. Maybe part of that is because they knew they couldn't touch him. But if you had a pedigree and didn't back it up he was definitely an asshole.

I'm glad we got him locked up. I love Horn not only for his talent but for his Panther pride on the field. He takes losing personally and he still wants to be here and make us a formidable squad. Hope we one day talk about him like we do Minter, TD, Luke, etc.

I think the problem is they know Dowdle can play and a RB in the draft could always pull an Eric Shelton and suck ass. They know they need a decent option to spell Chuba which Dowdle can be that. Brooks did look good in his limited time. Now there is no pressure to rush his rehab. That said I wouldn’t be mad at another late round back coming to the team. But I would prefer not seeing it until Rd 5.

Watched his highlights. Seems like a good player but not exactly a speedster. Seems sorta Chuba like. However this is a good deal and allows us to let Brooks recover fully.

Love seeing how we are addressing our needs.

Yes !

I think he's doing pretty well.

I wouldn't be surprised to see CMC come back when we are on our Superbowl run.

All the sudden this d-line has some depth.

Hell yeah

I’m excited to have him back

Damn Dan ain’t fugging around. He’s addressing defense for sure.

I wouldn’t mind a stud WR but I don’t think it’s necessary for us to take one at 8. Development is a thing and I think people are far too impatient with XL. He did just fine for a rookie WR, pretty good for a Panthers WR at that. Coker might take off as well. Id rather us get a good veteran FA WR who we know can step in right away. The defensive line really needs help. Mason Graham would be a dream next to Derrick Brown.

Damn really?

Good riddance. Eddy P is a loser of a kicker and cost us multiple games over the last few years.