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5 minutes ago, bandu said:

this Jalon Walker kid is starting to remind me each & everyday more & more of Everette Brown  & if history repeats itself we might be screwed again this year...just saying 

I mean I guess all edges could remind you of Brown if you want them too

Is it Thursday yet?

Ranking 2024 is nothing more than an opinion at this point

9 minutes ago, tukafan21 said:

So he's thinking/hearing that T-Mac could go before Jeanty, who is all but assured to go in the Top 10, but so many here are so sure that he's not worth taking at 8 if he's there when we're up, ya'll be crazy.

Soft

20 minutes ago, NYPantherFan said:

I think Morgan knows the sweet spot of this draft is from about 38-50. I wouldn't be surprised to see a trade back and acquiring a 2nd rounder in that range.

Or trade up

6 minutes ago, Shocker said:

Did you see this dudes arms?  Tree trunks.  32’ arms are really non factor for me.

Yes same but a lot of NFL teams think 33 is minimum for a passrusher to keep tackles at a distance

1 minute ago, frankw said:

Best speculated return I've seen suggested so far is an extra mid second round pick.

The best 2nd round pick we've made in the last 8 years was Taylor Moton all the way back in 2017. And that was a Dave Gettleman pick. We are simply not good at this.

This is the draft to have 2nd round picks.

1 minute ago, ClawOn said:

If you have something for sale and you don't like the price,  you keep it.  Still,  I expect at least a few teams are putting together offers for 8 if Jeanty or Sanders are there. 

I think more Jeanty and Hampton at this point.  Dallas is crazy for a RB and might be our ticket for a trade back if they see Chicago as a threat to take the guy they want

Just now, Shocker said:

Watched everything I could find on Jaylon Walker and he is the best player in the draft.   Trade up of need be…he is amazing.  He sounds like a coach and is sick athletic.  Please NFL gods send him here

I don't know about best, the 32" arms are the only real downfall for him tho.  If he had 33" arms I think he would be right up there with Carter

1 minute ago, Waldo said:

Best news of the offseason. I still want an extra 2nd but a 3rd would still be worth it given the options at 8. I just hope someone bites.

If all we can get is a 3rd they will have to have a sweetener added to make it work. A straight up 3rd would be a bad trade

2 minutes ago, frankw said:

Sounds like the Panthers front office likes the smell of their own farts too much and thinks there are chump teams willing to give up a haul but this isn't the draft for it. And our rep is still the team that gets fleeced not the team that does the fleecing.

We don't need a haul just fair compensation, or even slightly unfair

As long as it's not a bargain

1 minute ago, jfra78 said:

Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospects

https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-150-prospects-in-the-2025-nfl-draft-class

 

Rank 5

Jalon Walker

Georgia · Edge · Junior

Walker is a compact, powerful defender with length and explosiveness. He played both on and off the ball in the Georgia defensive scheme, but he’s at his best on the edge. As a pass rusher, he can win with pure speed, power and an explosive counter move. He’s also a weapon when used to spy the quarterback. He can mirror the QB’s movement before closing the space in a hurry. He dominated in the Bulldogs’ first meeting against Texas during the 2024 season. He’s a firm edge-setter against the run. When he’s stacked off the ball, he’s a touch late to key/diagnose, but he can attack and take on blocks or scrape over the top for tackles. He has outstanding change-of-direction quickness in space. Overall, Walker is a tone-setter on defense and UGA coaches rave about his makeup and leadership. 

Mykel Williams  @ 22 yikes

Daniel Jeremiah's top 150 prospects

https://www.nfl.com/news/daniel-jeremiah-s-top-150-prospects-in-the-2025-nfl-draft-class

Rank 5

Jalon Walker

Georgia · Edge · Junior

Walker is a compact, powerful defender with length and explosiveness. He played both on and off the ball in the Georgia defensive scheme, but he’s at his best on the edge. As a pass rusher, he can win with pure speed, power and an explosive counter move. He’s also a weapon when used to spy the quarterback. He can mirror the QB’s movement before closing the space in a hurry. He dominated in the Bulldogs’ first meeting against Texas during the 2024 season. He’s a firm edge-setter against the run. When he’s stacked off the ball, he’s a touch late to key/diagnose, but he can attack and take on blocks or scrape over the top for tackles. He has outstanding change-of-direction quickness in space. Overall, Walker is a tone-setter on defense and UGA coaches rave about his makeup and leadership. 

I think its time for Gant to cut the hair

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4 hours ago, Panthercougar68 said:

There’s been some Vegas odds shift for Tet and Jags at 5 is picking up.

Let's hope so

1 hour ago, PootieNunu said:

Its Walker or Emmanwori imo

Have we even met with Mykel? 

We talked with Mykel to ask him about Walker

4 hours ago, MHS831 said:

But Luvu was a bargain free agent.  Would you draft him, knowing what you know now, at #8 overall?

I feel like Luvu is his floor so yeah

22 minutes ago, CPcavedweller said:

Then maybe I need to publish mine. Had the Panthers followed my mock two years ago we would have had three more Pro Bowl players in 2024. 

No we good

I can see Williams, especially if they are thinking 4-3 in the future

2 minutes ago, Tr3ach said:

It wasn't really that complex what he did with Luvu.  Played him as a lb on running downs and edge on passing downs.

I'm glad you agree

40 minutes ago, Tr3ach said:

I agree with you, the weirdest part though is it seems Evero wants hybrids and tweeners but had no idea what to do with Chinn. 

Trying to figure out a S/LB tweener is different than an I/OLB hybrid.  He's already done it with Luvu.  

7 minutes ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

You've watched the Panthers on draft day. That's the only way we play. 

I think they did well on draft day trades last year