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The more I watch of Mayer and Kincaid, the less separation exists imo. Kincaid is a more fluid runner, but Mayer is listed around 25lbs heavier. Both are great options.

I just can’t imagine the Jets being scary.

This for me too. Except if it’s just over the border in SC. Don’t see that happening though. I do wish they were closer to eastern NC. It would make watching them a lot easier, but if they remain in NC, they’ll always be my team.

My dream scenario (ignoring my dream of landing Maye/Williams in 2024): -Bears stay at #1 and go best defensive player in draft -Texans are scared off of Young due to size concerns and draft Stroud/Levis -We trade up (swap 1sts + both 2023 2nds + 2023 5th) with the Cardinals and select Young. We would have a Mahomes-esque QB to build around on a rookie contract with all of our draft picks in tact the following years.

My bet is he ends up signing a contract elsewhere that is slightly higher, but not very different from what the Ravens offered.

I honestly started reading his statement on Twitter expecting it to be a “staying in school” announcement. They did a good job raising interest. Young/Stroud or mid to late round rookie in this draft for me.

If Fangio is consulting for the Eagles as one poster mentioned, and the Eagles DC is rumored to be leading for Texans HC, doesn’t it make sense that he’d take that position if vacant?

The phrasing of her first question was intended to piss him off. Something like… ”You told us your team would be disciplined, what did you think of that last penalty?” I’d have felt the same as Harbaugh. I wish we could have heard what he was about to say when they cut away.

Locker was the 8th overall pick.

Great time to have Bozeman on our team. Who would know better if Jackson is the leader we need than his center?

That’s both exciting and terrifying at the same time.

Hindsight. The only one I thought was dumb at the time was Darnold’s option. CJ is our #3 CB. Shenault is, or should be, our #3 WR. Those aren’t bad returns for what we gave up and on their rookie deals.

I’d give two 2023 QBs a top 20 grade; Young and Stroud. Stroud may not even declare. I’d consider taking a flier on AR if we can trade back and acquire a 2024 1st OR keep #9 and trade up into late 1st. Levis is more of a late second to third rounder. He’s another Kenny Pickett imo. Next year is much deeper and has more premier talent at the top. Especially if Stroud stays in school.

Only including trades doesn’t account for all moves Fitt made last off-season. Here is the link to all Panthers trades made in 2022: https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/transactions/2022/carolina-panthers/trade/ Order of trades by success in my opinion: Shenault —> Daley —> CMC —> Baker —> Robbie Shenault - he may be our most explosive playmaker with the ball in his hands. We have to find ways to get him the ball on sweeps or out of the backfield next year Daley - Was likely going to be cut. Getting anything at that point is a success. Getting a 5th was good work. CMC - I view this as a win/win trade. Was hoping it would lead to a worse record this season with him gone, but turns out our offense functioned better without him. It was a shame our coaches weren’t capable of scheming him appropriately. Still, a good haul for a big contract RB with injury questions. Baker - It didn’t work out on the field, but I’m not mad about that trade at all. It was worth what we gave up (5th rounder) and paid (5mil) to take the shot. Robbie - Not mad about the trade. The extension before that is what makes it terrible

I like CMC too, but don’t see how Panthers fans could root for a 49ers win with so much draft position riding on it for us.

You dislike all of our free agent signings from last offseason?

Cheers for the honesty and effort. I botched the years though. I was curious of the poster’s opinion on the combined 2023 and 2024 classes. Since so many are scoffing at the idea of waiting until next year to draft a 1st round QB, I thought that would be interesting to see. I’d go… 1. Williams 2024 2. Maye 2024 3. Young 4. Stroud 2024?? 5. Rattler 2024 6. Penix Jr 2024 7. AR 8. Daniels 2024 9. Levis 10. Ewers 2024 In discussion for top 10- 15McKee, Hooker, Bennett, Rising 2024, Ward 2024, McCarthy 2024, Nix 2024 Easy to see why I think 2024 is a great year to target a 1st round QB.

Howell’s a better QB. He was in college. He was in preseason. He is now. We missed on that one. Hopefully MC recovers fully and proves me wrong. I’ll be rooting for him.

What’s your top 6-10 QBs from the 2022 & 2023 draft eligible classes combined?

You say a Maye or Williams won’t be a Panther because we won’t tank enough to draft them. In the same post, you argue that Fitt should move up in the draft to make the sexy pick this year. Which is it? Do you believe we can move up for a QB or not?

If Stroud stays in school, I don’t even consider drafting a QB at #9 this year. I’m drafting a weapon that will be ready to help the QB I select in 2024.

If the guys listed in that tweet were in this year’s draft, what would your top 6-10 look like?

I hear you. Doesn’t change the fact 2024 is our year to land a franchise QB in the draft. Not to mention the rumors (albeit unlikely) that Stroud could return to Ohio St.

All in for #Maye2024

I’d be pretty excited to see how it plays out with Steichen, but I’m undecided based on reading he can be a little awkward. Maybe that’s overblown. You’re probably right on Reich.