Zod

Matt Rhule says Panthers can move Christian McCaffrey around, "but at the end of the day he's a back." Says to take him out of the backfield for significant amount of snaps diminishes CMC's value.

I know something else that has diminished CMCs value greatly.

From The Athletic...

Sure sounds like a regret is a) Trading for Sam and B) picking up year 5 of Sam. 

Just now, WarPanthers89 said:

@Zod who are you pulling for as the selection, and what do you think our plans will be with them? (Day 1 starter, start later in the season, or red shirt year) 

I think a guy like Corral might do well in the offense that Rhule wants. Run focused and play action passes. If we can do that while also picking up a 2nd and third rounder to beef up the OL I would be happy.

1 minute ago, WarPanthers89 said:

One of the QB’s (most likely Willis) will be picked top 10 and odds are that it is going to be a team trading up to #5 to get him.

Maybe. I think the Panthers may prefer taking Corral and getting a second and third rounder with the trade back 

5 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

He had Zach Wilson over Trevor Lawrence last year

Might be true still. Can't really say either way yet.

Chris Simms says Matt Corral is the best QB in this draft. 

Here are his previous QB rankings over the past three seasons.

Here we are after a week of free agency. IMO, the Carolina Panthers improved their roster by a good amount. 

Picking up two new good starters on the offensive line has to be the top story so far. The right side of the line now looks as good as it ever has. A LT is still needed as Brady Christensen is likely playing left guard this season. 

Signing D'Onta Foreman makes a CMC trade more likely, imo. Foreman is a starting caliber RB in this league. 

Locking up DJ Moore, who could be an elite WR in this league if ever given a good QB was a solid move. 

Reddick is gone, but Luvu and Haynes are back. Both these guys have an insane motor. While they may not hit Reddick numbers, the drop off isn't as much as you would think. 

I really like the Xavier Woods signing. Woods showed his potential with the Vikings last season after having an up and down career with the cowboys. 

Sleeper move is the Matt Ioannidis signing. Getting pressure on the QB from the middle of the defensive line has been lacking for the Panthers. This move will make Brian Burns job easier. 

Here is a recap of what all transpired:

• Agreed to terms with LB Cory Littleton
• Agreed to terms with CB Donte Jackson
• Signed WR DJ Moore to contract extension
• Signed G/C Bradley Bozeman
• Agreed to terms with P Johnny Hekker
• Agreed to terms with DT Matt Ioannidis
• Agreed to terms with LB Damien Wilson
• Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent G Austin Corbett
• Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent RB D'Onta Foreman
• Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent S Xavier Woods
• Agreed to terms with unrestricted free agent WR Rashard Higgins
• Released DE Morgan Fox
• Re-signed WR Brandon Zylstra
• Re-signed DE Marquis Haynes Sr.
• Re-signed S Sean Chandler
• Released CB A.J. Bouye
• Re-signed K Zane Gonzalez

So, if you had to grade week 1 what would you give it? 

Personally, I think it is a solid B. Still need a LT or QB. 

This is fuggin HILARIOUS