Mr. Scot

What that clearly told me is that he's aware a pretty solid percentage of the fanbase thinks he's a dipsh-t.

I said elsewhere it was hard not to come away from that presser with the impression that Fitterer has more trust than Rhule right now.

It's hard not to come away from that feeling that Scott Fitterer has more trust than Matt Rhule at this point.

I didn't take it as a guarantee.

Honestly, I came out of it less sure about Matt Rhule. For one, it's hard not to notice Tepper talked way more about Scott Fitterer than he did Rhule. For another, while there were several "ask Scott" responses, some "ask Rock Hill" responses even, but if there was an "ask Matt" response, I missed it.

Gotta agree. Traditionally, both head coach and GM come out to answer questions about the first draft pick once it's made. Will be interesting to see if that happens this year.

Does this count as the first post?

Link here (subscription required): Beat Writer Mock Draft 2.0 Person has us trading down with the Eagles and selecting Kenny Pickett. 15. Carolina Panthers (from MIA via PHI*): Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh Joe Person: With the top three tackles off the board, the Panthers were able to trade back and potentially find a middle ground among what is said to be some differing opinions in the Carolina front office. Matt Rhule gets the most pro-ready QB in what looks like a win-now year for the former college coach (who had a commitment from Pickett at Temple). And with the 51st pick, GM Scott Fitterer should be able to get an offensive tackle with upside (like Bernhard Raimann or Tyler Smith) or a second-day center or linebacker. And David Tepper gets a QB from his alma mater. And though Fitterer and Rhule checked out Pickett’s small hands during his pro day, he’ll be playing in a warm-weather city in a division where the other teams either play indoors or in Florida. FYI: In this scenario, we also get pick #51 to use on an offensive lineman. The Eagles take Georgia pass rusher Travon Walker at the #6 pick.

Scott Fitterer and Joe Douglas are friends from their days on the scouting trail.

Steelers too possibly...

Its true. Happened well before the trade negotiations with us heated up. Joe Douglas said he was undecided on trading Darnold at the time. They wanted to finish the evaluation process on the draftable QBs before pulling the trigger. It's been discussed on here before.

Teams "love" a lot of draft prospects on an annual basis that they don't necessarily end up drafting.

Well, that may not have been entirely his decision, especially with regard to CJ Henderson who we know Matt Rhule was a big fan of. It's also possible that experience may have changed his mind.

Dan Morgan's voice doesn't fit his face.

Doesn't want to give up any future picks... Real happy to hear that.

"aligned"

I was aware of who they hired but not the modernization stuff. I feel like there might be more reshaping done post draft. That's when those sorts of things tend to happen. I know we need a new pro personnel guy since they parted ways with Matt Allen.

We're live

Cole Spencer...but no Matt Rhule Seems painfully obvious that the team is aware of how he's perceived...

Now I'm waiting for John Cena to pop out

I'm trying to remember a pre-draft presser that included an Assistant GM. Can't think of one

Remember seeing Laremy Tunsil in a gas mask?

Whoa!