Prowler2k18

7 minutes ago, CRA said:

 seems like just last year we paid a RB top 10 guaranteed money (at the time)....and that nobody instantly became a backup lol 

watch the Panthers end up doing what they always do....continue to botch this backfield by extending Hubbard too lol

Having a rookie basically red-shirted RB allows us to extend Hubbard with a contract commensurate of a backup RB, which is where he’s most effective IMO. He and Brooks would make a dynamic duo in our offense. Of course that depends if Hubbard wants to stay or go for a starting role elsewhere after this season.

8 minutes ago, Icege said:

 

Wouldn’t mind grabbing Ika for the PS. Size and potential would provide depth @ DT with coaching. 

1 minute ago, Icege said:

 

No surprise here. Talented but underachieving DB. Which means we’ll probably sign him.

6 minutes ago, Icege said:

 

Hope we can bring him back on PS.

30 minutes ago, Mage said:

I'm excited for his arrival.  The ACL doesn't concern me that much.  And I do agree we probably shouldn't have taken him in the 2nd.  But what's done is done, and at the end of the day he's a very talented runner.  

If we hadn’t taken him then Dallas definitely would’ve. We got a decent stable of backs to rely on until he’s fully recovered and ready. Brooks has the potential to be a star in the mold of Jamaal Charles (another Longhorn and HOF RB) if we do this right. 

3 hours ago, kungfoodude said:

IF we didn't make a bunch of bad roster decisions in this past offseason/draft it's conceivable it could take as little as 3-4 years to rebuild a top 12 caliber NFL roster.

I think a lot of us are not appreciating how unholy bad this roster is, especially when you get past the starters. Additionally, look at the roster and who would even still be here in 3-4 years. It's more holes than core members.

This is why any hope of building a lasting and GOOD roster are future hopes. It will take years of good drafting and solid FA moves to build something like that. 

You all watched the horrifying drafts, epic free agency blunders and terrible trades/wasted resources from trades over the past few years. This is the cost. We aren't magically going to conjure up a good roster from that kind of poo. 

But we have to know it's actually STARTED first and that remains to be seen. Otherwise we are still floundering around waiting for an actual rebuild to start.

I see us on a similar trajectory as the Detroit Lions. We’ll take our lumps this upcoming season, with steady improvement mid to late season. This season is about building for 2025 and beyond. 

34 minutes ago, Bigchipper said:

Resigned (quit) or re-signed (did an extension)???

LOL…good catch! Re-signed an extension obviously.

The 2024 season will be one long preseason but it needs to happen. Our FO has been screwing us on talent for too long and chickens have come home to roost. Rome wasn’t built in a day. We have to be patient while the Panthers build this team the right way (I hope).

2 minutes ago, Wolfcop said:

There is your touchdown! lol

‘Bout damn time!!!!!

Bad News: we’re probably gonna suck this year especially on offense. 

Good News: our top 5 draft pick next year will be our own.

Our OL (lack of) depth is downright atrocious

3 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Nash was fighting for a roster spot he NEEDED to play last Thursday he doesn’t have then luxury of missing a preseason game

This is a Patriot type move take emotion out of it and bring in guys who will help you win now I love the move 

If he clears waivers he gets place on IR so he may still have a chance to stay with the Panthers, if I understand it correctly. 

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/40862815/patriots-deal-pro-bowl-lb-matthew-judon-falcons

https://www.nfl.com/news/free-agent-s-justin-simmons-signs-one-year-8-million-deal-with-falcons

Sucks for us. Losing out on Judon hurts with our lack of pass rushing depth.

25 minutes ago, Carolina Panthers said:

The Panthers claimed Mason Brooks off waivers from Washington on Thursday, and waived-injured Nash Jensen.

View the full article on Panthers.com

Damn. Hate that for him right after welcoming a newborn into the world. Thought he had a shot here but hope he lands on his feet elsewhere.

23 hours ago, KSpan said:

The “point guard” hype to sell us on Bryce Young last year was ridiculous and embarrassing. I am pulling for him to have a better season.

Our OL depth is hot garbage.

Thank you so much for the update! Our prayers for you both that all goes well.

5 minutes ago, hepcat said:

They already waived him lol https://x.com/ProFootballTalk/status/1821576559104319847

 

Didn’t take long.

19 hours ago, Icege said:

Deone Walker is the DT prospect that I'm going to be watching this season. I'm very interested to see how him and JJ Weaver put that Kentucky defense on their backs. Having a starting DT on a rookie contract would also be awesome for off-setting DB's contract.

Very eager to see Morrison in action and how his shoulder does over the course of the season.

My sights are set on Deonte Walker also. A freak of an athlete @ 6’6” 350 lbs - imagine him on our DL flanked by Brown and Robinson. It would be a nightmare for opposing OL and OC’s. He’s also got that ‘dawg’ mentality that Morgan and co are looking for from what I’ve read.

16 hours ago, Jackie Lee said:

This was like the most energizing play in Panthers football in 6-7 years

 

Everytime I see this it makes me mad. We were absolutely robbed! Tremendous play though.

5 hours ago, HardcoreHokie said:

Barely dodged that bulllet.  He did next to nothing for OKC in their deep playoff run.  His list of injuries throughout his career is insane.  Happy Trails.

I don’t think he ever fully recovered from that horrific injury he suffered in Boston. Which made signing him a real head scratcher but that’s MJ for you. Happy retirement, GH.

8 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I wonder if the Corral pick was the straw that broke Fitts back, or was it turning down the burns trade.

 

Dumbass Fitt actually said they had a first round grade on MC and was the top rated qb in that class

I’d say the Burns’ fiasco. That bad decision had a domino effect and set us back. It also painted us into a corner when we had to trade him.

On 7/19/2024 at 5:31 PM, mrcompletely11 said:

Lol brooks.  "Expected" and "anticipated"

 

Sure panthers sure

Brooks is recovering from ACL surgery. We have enough RBs and placing him on inactive means we can take our time with recovery and development. Smart move by the staff.

54 minutes ago, NCBlu said:

Funny thing is he wants to do the same things Wilks wanted, run the ball to set up the pass. Wilks was hounded for that, it's a passing league bla bla but Dave is getting a pass for saying the same thing for now ...

Could have save time just giving Wilks a shot but oh well.

I like Wilks but passing up on him appears to be the right call. He’s had short stints everywhere he’s been which makes one wonder. And he was basically Ron Rivera 2.0. 

Canales represents a refreshing change from what we’ve seen so far.

https://www.on3.com/pro/news/report-seth-curry-agrees-to-one-year-deal-with-charlotte-hornets/