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That one game gave him a QBR that is good for 12th in the league? I'm not saying I want to commit to a big starter contract, but if he plays well Sunday too, we'd be idiots not to bring him back on a cheap, two year deal to see if it's for real.

This has already been proven wrong before. Nothing went perfect for him vs Steelers or Bucs. No run game support at all. He still played above average.

That's just not what the data shows at all. Of the 5 coaches who showed the worst improvement in winning percentage from pre-to-post interim, 3 of them had top 5 best winning % in future records. Only 1 coach who showed top 5 best improvement from pre-to-post interim had a top 5 winning % in future records: Jason Garrett. The other four coaches who showed the best improvement ended up in the bottom 6 winning % in future records. If anything, you might be better off hiring the interim coach who does the worst with his team.

We have different interpretations of those stats. Best I can tell from looking at it.... If you hire an interim coach, you are going to suck.

I would love it if someone drafted Levis in the top 5 bc then I wouldn't have to worry about us picking him. If Richardson is the move, I hope it's not with #6-9 (whichever we end up with). Either trade back to mid-late 1st or package our two 2nd rounders to snag him in late 1st. A lot will change leading up to the draft, and I still have my fingers crossed one of Young/Stroud drop to our selection.

How bad would it suck if the Colts landed Harbaugh, then signed Darnold, and proceeded to make the playoffs in 2023 while we miss out?

Yikes. If so, then I'd expect he'll drop in the draft like most of the 2022 QBs.

No worries. I’ll lead the RB speculation. When someone makes positive plays at his clip (he averaged 8 yards per carry on rushes) I try to imagine ways to get them the ball more. I’m convinced he could at least be our 3rd down back. Clearly swing passes to RBs are what produce the most YAC per reception according to those leaders (WR were included but they just weren’t in the top 11 other than Shenault). That tells me either we did a FAR better job than anyone in designing our WR screen passes to Shenault, or that Hasta Laviska was just better than all other RBs after receiving the ball around the LOS. I think it may be some of both but more that Laviska is a natural with the ball in his hands and makes guys miss regularly.

That’s fair for his rookie year. Since he showed flashes during his rookie year, I think the expectations of many rose some for his sophomore campaign. I at least expected to see some of the potential, but it was just a rough year all around. Maybe he’ll show something on Sunday. I haven’t given up on him yet and think he should probably make a move to safety this off-season.

This. Compared to expectations going into the season, I don’t know how anyone chooses a different answer. 1. Baker 2. Robbie 3. Keith Taylor 4. Higgins 5. Chinn

IDK, I think the combine will cause someone to pick Washington or Musgrave over Kincaid even though he’s the better TE at this time.

I honestly think the Panthers should make the playoffs next year. I’d be concerned if the new coach doesn’t at least have us in contention for the division late in the year. I mean, we had that this year and would likely be division champs if Darnold weren’t injured most of the year. I don’t see the NFCS being much better next year. Missing the playoffs in the first two years would signal we may have chosen our new HC poorly.

A combo of Kincaid and Flowers/Downs in the 2nd is my hope. Cutting Ian Thomas this coming year doesn’t seem beneficial. We would only save ~1.4mil. He’s an easy cut before 2024 though. I’d keep Kincaid, Tremble, and Thomas and have one of them (Thomas?) double as FB in 2023. Sullivan on practice squad where he should be now.

That would seriously test the perseverance of my fandom. I honestly think his ceiling is around how Darnold performed this year.

Exactly our situation with Corral and maybe bearded Darnold.

Good call on Tucker Kraft. I had not seen him play until your post. Washington, Musgrave, and Kraft seem like guys who will elevate their draft stock at combines/pro days. After rewatching the TE group plus Kraft, here’s where I’d select them (not where I project they’ll go): 1. Mayer (mid to late first) 2. Kincaid (2nd) 3. Washington (2nd) 4. Kraft (late 2nd to 3rd) 5. Laporta (3rd) 6. Musgrave (3rd) We have plenty of opportunity to upgrade our TE room in this draft

He’ll never just walk. We’d use the franchise tag to trade before that happened.

HC: Harbaugh QB: Darnold

A lot of my favorites are already mentioned here. Young, Mayer, Foskey, Flowers, Gibbs, Addison, Kincaid. One first rounder that hasn’t been mentioned is Brian Branch. I think he’s going to be an excellent safety for many years. Trenton Simpson would be a great replacement for Luvu if Luvu becomes too expensive after next year. Late round or UDFA types I like: RB Israel Abanikanda S Tanner Ingle QB Dorian Thompson Robinson

Love Kincaid and he’s the only reason I wouldn’t be too disappointed if we miss on Mayer. As long as we land him in the second. My order for tight ends is Mayer, Kincaid, Laporta, Musgrave, Washington. I actually think Kincaid may pair the best with Tremble. I also think Utah QB Cam Rising is a Minshew-lite that could potentially be a signed UDFA or 7th rounder if he declares. I’m betting he returns to college since he likely just tore his ACL. I’d take him, Stetson Bennett, or DTR from UCLA in the 7th or UDFA to compete for QB2/3.

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Adding to above, I would love to see Shenault get a bigger role at RB if Foreman wants too much or too long a contract this offseason. He has the size for it and seems to have the instincts with the ball in his hands. This may be unpopular, but I think he could replace or exceed Foreman's production next year. Looking at his stats: Of the top 50 NFL leaders in YAC (Yards After Catch), Shenault is #1 in YAC per reception. He's followed up by Derrick Henry and Travis Etienne. I think we should give him a shot at RB. Top 11 of those 50 YAC leaders: Laviska Shenault Derrick Henry Travis Etienne Jerick McKinnon D'Andre Swift Tony Pollard Dalvin Cook Deebo Samuels Semaje Perine James Conner Alvin Kamara

Luvu’s production didn’t surprise me bc, nearly every time he was put on the field last year, he flashed with explosive plays. Those types of talents are easy to spot since they’re always making plays. One guy not mentioned yet that seems to make similar splash plays when given the opportunity: Laviska Shenault

I think it’s a fine logo. Fits well.

I thought Gamecock fans would give up on the USC claim when their own university did by changing to UofSC.