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Long arms versus short arms is a bunch of hog wash. It’s often argued that guys with longer arms are better able to keep defenders at bay and that a player with short arms simply can’t be successful. This is especially confusing when considering that there is no real consensus on what are considered “long” or “short” arms. I quite often see a scouting report where 34” arms are called long, while 33 ¼” arms are considered short by the same scouting service. Look at a ruler and measure out ¾ of an inch. Does it seem logical that such a small distance makes such a big difference in holding off defenders?

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The Panthers have seven picks in the 2021 NFL Draft, (eighth overall, along with 39, 73, 113, 151, 193, and 222.) Thursday night 4/29/21 should be an exciting night for Panthers fans as we kick back, watch the 2021 NFL Draft and hope our brain trust work some magic with their selections.

Making the move for Sam Darnold comes at a time when there was little in the way of certainty about the Panthers' chances of drafting a quarterback, even if they found one they loved. The Jaguars are locked in on Clemson's Trevor Lawrence, and the Jets seem close to that level of certainty regarding Wilson. With the 49ers just trading three first-rounders and a third to get to the No. 3 spot, that suggests there's a quarterback there they feel strongly about. With the fourth (Atlanta) and seventh (Detroit) picks held by teams with some question about the future of the position, there's no way to guarantee the Panthers could draft one of the top five prospects (including Justin Fields, Trey Lance, and Mac Jones).

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I had that same thought and it could be a matter of concern since they didn't make the RT/LT switch last year. However, if Moton expects to be paid LT money he better be able to play the position if called on.

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Trader be aware. Watch how often teams do the dead opposite of what they should, give away fistfuls of picks to move up and grab a single star prospect. Overconfidence in their own judgment clouds their thinking, or sometimes it’s just a simple case of seeing a player “they lust after". When a team packages too many picks to trade up for a single player, it hurts a team for years. It has to turn out to be a home run, and even then, you’re still robbing your team of infrastructure.

I am not sure Jenkins athletic profile projects well to the left side of the line but more so to the right side tackle slot where we presently have Morton. With Jenkins mean streak, mauling style and pass protection, i could also see him as one whale of an offensive guard.

There is no way i agree with Daniel Kelly on his brutal evaluation. Trey Lance may need a little time to develop further but he has all the talent and physical tool to obtain a high upside.

I like Tyson Campbell, Georgia S/CB in the 2nd Rd as well.

A big shout out to MHS831 for the research and time he put into his great post. If Kadarius Toney,Florida WR is gone when we pick 2nd, I like Anthony Schwartz Auburn WR or Tyson Campbell Georgia CB/S. 3rd Rd i like Walker Little Stanford OT and/or Royce Newman Miss. G/T.

I think the Panthers will be staying put at No. 8 overall at this point, taking an offensive lineman unless they get an offer to good to refuse. The Falcons, who are currently slated at No. 4 overall, are another team that could trade down come draft night. If not, the Panthers might be the next team quarterback-needy franchises approach with a trade offer.

I want us to select the best corner back or safety that is available when we pick in the second round. Often a player or two will fall from being an expected first round pick to the early second round. Here's hoping that's the case this year and we can luck up, cash in.

The opportunity to add a player of Pitts' caliber is one that would be hard for Atlanta to pass up. Adding Pitts to an offense that already has Julio Jones, Calvin Ridley, Hayden Hurst and Russell Gage as pass-catching weapons would make Atlanta's offense one of the best in the NFL. Along with Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence, Pitts has a chance to become the biggest game-changer in the 2021 NFL Draft.

https://www.tennesseetitans.com/team/players-roster/daquan-jones/ Biography PRO: Seeking a big, physical and versatile defensive lineman, the Titans selected Penn State's DaQuan Jones in the fourth round of the 2014 NFL Draft. Since then, he has become one of the mainstays of the Titans defensive lineup, appearing in all 16 games in four of his first six seasons, including every game in 2018 and 2019. Jones offers an impressive combination of size, athleticism, intelligence and power. The 6-foot-4-inch, 322-pounder earned a full-time role as a 3-4 defensive end by his second season but has the ability to play multiple spots on the line. He was signed to a new multi-year contract extension in 2018.

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The problem, of course, is money. To cut Bridgewater outright doesn’t make financial sense for the Panthers because he would cost them as much as $20 million in dead money. To keep him doesn’t make sense, either. He’s a $23 million salary-cap hit if he’s on the roster unless he takes a pay cut, and he would probably be a backup unless Darnold gets hurt. Far more palatable would be Bridgewater’s agents negotiating with another team, doing something creative with Bridgewater’s current contract and then telling the Panthers what they’ve found. That, in effect, is exactly what is going on right now.

Where did Kelvin Benjamin go? He was traded from Carolina to Buffalo due to the Bills needing wide receivers for their playoff run in the 2017 season. After the Bills traded Tyrod Taylor and drafted Josh Allen, Benjamin simply wasn't a fit in Buffalo anymore. The Chiefs opting to bring him in was fine, but at the end of the day, it didn't work out. Benjamin did not play during the 2019 season and is currently a free agent. Benjamin also impressed as a rookie with 1,008 receiving yards. However, Benjamin missed his second season with a torn ACL and was never the same.

https://nflmocks.com/2017/02/22/pat-elflein-c-ohio-state-2017-nfl-draft-scouting-report/ Pat Elflein, C, Ohio State: 2017 NFL Draft Scouting Report by Erik Lambert4 years ago Pat Elflein has a chance to be one of the top interior offensive linemen in the 2017 NFL draft. Does his scouting report back up that possibility? Position: C School: Ohio State Year: Senior Height: 6’3″ Weight: 300 lbs History: Elflein was a premier athlete at his high school. Not only did he excel in football and wrestling, but also track and field too. After an injury-plagued start to his college career, he emerged as a quality piece at guard while helping the Buckeyes win their first national championship since 2002. Then he got to showcase his versatility by successfully switch to center as a senior. STRENGTHS: Shows good athleticism and agility. Able to pull out and deliver effective trap blocks while also swing outside to lead the way for his running backs. Footwork really shows up in pass protection. Defensive lineman aren’t going to shoot gaps on him. When hand use is good he’s not allowing much pressure at all. Being able to move in space is becoming essential for modern NFL centers. That means being able to pull out and deliver trap blocks on the edge. Elflein showcases that ability well against Clemson. He snaps the ball and is out of his stance quick, identifies the free defender and gets his body on him without any hesitation. The runner finds his way through the wide open lane for a big play. That is textbook style. Anchor is solid. Even if somebody gets the initial bull rush on him, he has the ability to reestablish position without surrendering too much ground. He has enough lower body strength to generate movement in the ground game. Would help even more if he could add more strength in the arms and upper torso. Plenty of quickness and vision to reach the second level on running plays, often being in good position to spring his backs for huge gains. Zero problems snapping the football. Ohio State operated from shotgun all the time and there were few errant snaps at all during his time as starter. WEAKNESSES: Not always the aggressor on some plays. Can be nasty at time but not all the time. Sometimes doesn’t finish his blocks, allowing defenders to sneak past him for the tackle. Inconsistent with his hand use. More polished defensive lineman have often set him up for some nasty moves that have left his quarterback dead to rights. Size overall isn’t a huge issue but his limited arm length could prove to be a problem against the long defensive linemen he’s sure to see at the pro level. Really struggles blocking in space. Several times when getting to the second level or on trap blocks he took a noticeably bad angle to get the defender. Indecisive at times with where he’s going to deliver his block. Leads one to believe he’s not always clear on who his blocking assignment is. Pro Comparison: Alex Mack When the Atlanta Falcons Pro Bowl center entered the league he was followed by concerns of technique issues such as lunging and poor blocking angles in space. Put him in a phone booth though where it was one-on-one and he wasn’t giving up any ground. Over time Mack got over those problems anyway. The same will probably be true for Elflein. In a few years he could be one of the best 5-6 best centers in the game. Projection: 2nd Round Elflein is the best center in this draft but his talent and developments don’t scream 1st round in any sense. He’s a solid Day 2 pick all the way. That doesn’t mean he won’t be an instant starter. He should be and the team who gets him will at least have somebody to anchor the middle of their line for the next 5-10 seasons. If he refines the rest of his game? He’ll be a Pro Bowler.

Anytime we get decent players like OG/C Pat Elflein that can snap, that can play center or guard, there’s a lot of value there. It will be interesting to see how we use Elflein going forward, but to give him a three-year deal means the Panthers brain trust must have been pretty impressed with what they saw from him as a Jet last year.

Cutting the 30year old Richardson saves the Browns $11 million in cap space, per Over The Cap, helping create some breathing room for the Browns after they signed Clowney to a one-year deal that can pay him up to $10 million but includes four void years to spread his cap number between 2021 and 2022. Because of those void years, Clowney's cap number for 2021 is just $3.87 million, less than a third of Richardson's cap number of $12.6 million. With this considered, releasing Richardson wasn't entirely necessary. Cleveland still could have carried his contract and remained under the cap at a fairly comfortable margin. But there is an advantage to be had with existing cap space when looking ahead. The Browns are approaching future offseasons in which they'll need to find cap space to re-sign Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and Denzel Ward. Carrying a healthy amount of cap space to the end of 2021 will produce a useful rollover number into 2022, when the cap is expected to jump significantly at just the right time for the Browns to spend in order to keep their own.

Overall, however, it was a disappointing season for the offensive line for the Jets. They allowed pressure in 2.5 seconds or less on 28% of their drop backs — the worst rate in the NFL. The line wasn’t creating many lanes in the run game, either. The Jets averaged just 1.1 yards per carry before contact per rushing attempt in 2020 (30th). Easy to see why QB Sam Darnold had issues, considering this dismal Jets offensive line. The rookie they Jets draft this year will have the same problem unless their offensive line is upgraded.

Offensive linemen often don’t get the recognition they deserve because it’s a difficult position to evaluate — one without readily available statistics to pull up in seconds. That's why the PFF play-by-play grading gives us a unique perspective regarding offensive line play, as it separates the play of the offensive line from the play of the quarterback it is protecting or the runner it is blocking for. Using those grades as a guide, this is where each team’s offensive line stacked up during the 2020 regular season, with the important caveat that this list is meant to reflect how each group played this season rather than serve as a projection of future performance or talent.