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Less talent according to who? High school recruit rankings? Hyatt and Tillman for Tennessee are ranked higher as WR draft prospects than any Bama receiver. Young >>> Hooker as a QB prospect

I think many are looking at draft “value” incorrectly. Here’s why…. If we make the trade next year this time for the Rams 1st rounders in ‘24 & ‘25, many would applaud the move because it’s the “current” year’s first. Reality is if you make the trade now, you can take advantage of the devalued future picks by asking for more compensation. A 2023 3rd or 4th rounder, for example. You should use those perceptions to work in your favor by acquiring more now. —————— Assets the same now versus a year from now: 2024 1st and 2025 1st Pros to trading now: Acquire more draft capital or a player in exchange for the “devalued future picks” Pros to making the trade a year from now: Another year of Burns playing DE for the Panthers. —————— It’s the same picks now vs a year from now. You can’t say it’s a good trade then, but bad now. If you’re going to make the trade, you absolutely do it now to cash in more. We’re a couple years out from making a run, so the additional games from Burns isn’t an asset to me unless you plan to extend him. It seems obvious we’ve decided he’s going to be the cornerstone of our defense over the next 5-10 years. Hopefully he’s worth it. I think he can be.

Agreed. His combination of measurables, arm talent, ability to read the field, and running ability is rare and elite. Plus he has moxy and is great with the media. The trouble is I think we’ll have to have the #1 pick to land him.

I can see a scenario where the top 2 QBs are gone and a team is willing to lose value in a trade to acquire Anderson/Carter. If someone in the 7-12 range wants to swap picks and send a 2024 1st and more, I’m for it.

My dream scenario is trading back and selecting TE Michael Mayer while acquiring an additional 1st in 2024. Then using that, if need be, to make sure we land Drake Maye next year. Just let Corral have his chance next year.

Ran the draft simulator for your preferences by round and tried to be realistic. I could get down with that draft.

I’ll say this… If we miss on our QB this off-season, we’re going to really miss those extra 1sts in the 2024 draft. We’re looking at potentially a Brian Burns for Drake Maye or Caleb Williams at QB for a decade.

I’ll say this… If we miss on our QB this off-season, we’re going to really miss those extra 1sts in the 2024 draft. We’re looking at potentially a Brian Burns for Drake Maye or Caleb Williams at QB for a decade.

So magically, the day after the season ends they become *poof* first rounders again. I get that to an extent, but a first in two years is very attractive to a rebuilding team.

Fitt is never done listening to offers though. As it should be.

As I stated earlier, better technique when the ball is arriving will boost his value. Let’s see if he gets there.

After your post, this thread will now turn into crickets or a pff bash-athon.

We don’t have to pick up his 5th year to keep him around. If he doesn’t show he’s worth that kind of money, extend him with a more appropriate contract which is what I’m hoping. He’s not as bad as portrayed here. If he cleans up his technique on playing the ball when his back is to it, he’ll be an above average corner in the league. He’s right there most of the time.

Y’all are posting like our coaches didn’t set Piniero up on his desired hash mark. He just choked.

It seems pretty clear that opinions vary on if Burns is worth a top DE contract. So I’ll ask this… What former or current Panthers ended up worth top contracts after we paid them who weren’t unanimously supported as ‘worth it’ before paying them?

If it could be assured, yes. More than willing. With no way of knowing, you draft the best QB you can this year. If Maye is there next year and you’re not positive about the rookie, take him and let them battle.

Whoever said Young is the best player in college was close. He’s right behind Drake Maye.

I would sacrifice one of my non-big toes if it assured Drake Maye would be the Panthers QB for the next 15 years.

Whaaaaaaaaat? Drake Maye is the best QB prospect in college football regardless of year. Your opinion baffles me. I would trade our entire draft this year if it assured me we get Maye next year. QB would be settled. ETA: maybe slight hyperbole with the entire draft. Maybe not. Ha

“similar” reasons. I definitely don’t view Stroud and Richardson as equals reading the field. I just think Young is significantly better at it.

Give me Bennett over Richardson all day. I’d much rather have a guy with lesser tools but knows how to play the position and distribute to playmakers over a physical prototype who struggles to read the field. I also favor Young over Stroud for similar reasons.

Give me Bennett on the Panthers over Richardson. Unless he’s going to be a TE

And the team that selects him will have a weapon at TE for a decade plus.

I get it, but I’ll be very happy if we draft either Michael Mayer or Isaiah Foskey from their team this year.

Young Stroud Levis Hooker Richardson Corral/McCall