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It goes back to the power dynamic. Last year, Fitt was lower on the pole and executed what Rhule wanted.

I would trade our remaining draft picks this year and Robby Anderson for another 2nd round pick this year.

Send him to Green Bay

Not without trading some existing assets.

NFL.com: A Analysis: It's easy to love Ekwonu because he is a beast in the run game (both in the box and downfield against smaller defenders in space) and has the agility, anchor and length to hold off NFL-caliber edge rushers. The Panthers fill a major need with the former N.C. State star. He will help whichever quarterback competes with Sam Darnold for the starting gig in the fall and can lead the way for RB Christian McCaffrey. Sporting News: A The Panthers chose to pass on a quarterback and that decision was made easier by having their pick between Ekwonu and Evan Neal. Scott Fitterer circles back to address Carolina’s biggest need by looking right down the road to Raleigh for a strong, powerful but also very athletic force to form bookends with Taylor Moton. The Panthers’ QB course of action this year might be instead adding veteran competition for Sam Darnold. CBS Sports: B+ The Panthers played spinning tops at left tackle last year, so getting a tackle was a no brainer in this draft. I liked Evan Neal more, but I get this choice. Ekwonu needs to work on his pass protection some, but he is fixable. Sports Illustrated: A The Panthers’ two biggest needs heading into the draft were offensive tackle and quarterback. Instead of reaching for a quarterback, they get their choice of offensive tackle and keep Ekwonu in North Carolina. Ekwonu is arguably the best run-blocking offensive lineman in this draft and over the past few drafts. Powerful at the point of attack with his nimble feet and movement skills, Ekwonu has been dubbed “Mr. Pancake” (due to the volume of his pancake blocks). Even though he occasionally oversets in pass protection, he possesses the traits, intelligence and character that should allow him to continue to make significant strides in that aspect. Fox Sports: A - The Panthers were thought likely to trade out of this selection given that the club is not scheduled to select again until the fourth round. However, with their choice of the top-rated tackles available, the club fortified its front with the Ekwonu, whose blend of size, agility and power projects beautifully all across the line. While a tad shorter than most like at tackle, Ekwonu is functionally bigger than his 6-4 height suggests due to his extraordinary wingspan. Providing Sam Darnold with better protection (and anticipating a healthy 2022 season from Christian McCaffrey) gives the club its best chance to compete immediately. Ekwonu is the second local prospect selected in the first round by Carolina, with the club nabbing South Carolina cornerback Jaycee Horn a year ago

Grew up a Panthers fan, how awesome is that!

Great pick

Because he will ask for money to build a soccer specific stadium.

The overpraise of Matt Rhule today is the ultimate kiss of death. Rhule will be fired if he doesn't have a winning season coming up.

I found it interesting that Tepper deferred many of the personnel questions around the draft and free agency to Fitterer. It seems to me that Fitt is having an increasing role, if not fully controlling the roster. Matt Rhule may still have final say but I think Fitt has more influence and leadership going forward than last year.

Pretty depressing topic. Aside from Jordan Gross they all were very mediocre and sucked at times. Bell, Steussie, Oher, Chandler? They all had me pulling my hair out for way too many games. There is a direct correlation between having a good offensive line and sustained success in the NFL.

On the first post, created by the account @panthers.way, Anderson commented “Nooooo” in response to the details of Rapoport’s report. The account @panthersnat1on then posted his reply with the caption “Robby has ZERO chill” to which Anderson replied, “Facts.” https://www.si.com/nfl/2022/04/15/robby-anderson-weighs-in-possible-baker-mayfield-panthers-trade

But, but... Rhule can fix him

Given that we wasted the second round pick on Darnold, we should definitely trade back

Worst pick ever? Eric Shelton

He could be a good QB if he fixed his “happy feet”, and learned to stay composed under pressure. Unfortunately that is a mental issue and may be too far gone to remediate at this point. You can have all the physical tools but if you don’t have the composure or intelligence to play the position it’s useless

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/04/04/nfl-draft-top-10-trade-fmia-peter-king/ 6) Carolina Panthers Kenny Pickett, QB, Pittsburgh When Matt Rhule was the Temple head coach in the spring of 2016, he sealed the deal with top QB recruit Kenny Pickett from south Jersey. When Rhule took the Baylor job, Pickett de-committed and went to Pitt …and made the most of his opportunity there. You just get the sense the Panthers aren’t sold on Sam Darnold and are desperate for an upgrade. Drafting Pickett (2021: 67-percent passer, 42 TDs, seven interceptions) is no sure thing, at all. But the Panthers are still searching at quarterback, and Pickett would give them hope.

Always loved this expression

It’s been a crazy offseason. This would surprise me but anything can happen

Miami has a really good defense. They just got the best WR in football. Gronkowski hasn’t confirmed he’s coming back yet. Sticking it to Bellichick in the division?

For Miami This would be a shocker

Defensive end Brian Burns has become an impact player for the Panthers, which makes him someone the club wants to keep around. To that end, General Manager Scott Fitterer said at his Friday press conference that Carolina plans to exercise Burns’ fifth-year option. Burns was the 16th overall pick of the 2019 draft. In 17 games last season, he recorded 9.0 sacks, 13 tackles for loss, 19 quarterback hits, and a pair of forced fumbles. He was named to his first Pro Bowl. “He’s a guy that’s come out and produced for us,” Fitterer said. “I really like the leader he’s becoming and the man he is. So he would be one of those guys that we’ll definitely try to work on.” In 48 career games with 35 starts, Burns has 25.5 sacks, 26 TFLs, and 55 QB hits. He’s also recorded eight passes defensed and six forced fumbles. https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2022/03/25/panthers-plan-to-pick-up-brian-burns-fifth-year-option/

He's definitely unsettled due to contract talk issues. I would try to trade for him.

Is there another Rhule out there who thinks he can fix Darnold? LOL