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Honestly it doesn't change anything for me anyways. It was rather amusing is all considering everything we've witnessed as Panthers fans. Let's just all agree it would be fantastic to see Horn go on from here to be one of the more reliably healthy players on our roster for the foreseeable future. The odds aren't great but I guess it's all we've got.

4 extra games and only 8 more starts. Considering that a win is basically victory lapping a blind kid.

You know it's March when huddlers are dreaming about a sweetheart trade package that will never actually materialize. Even if we get an extra second round pick we'll probably draft another bust and for our troubles we'll end up with one of the lesser first round talents. In theory I understand the thought process. In actuality and practice. This is still the Panthers and Scott Fitterer’s former right hand man we're talking about.

Oh I am on the same page with you. Other teams seem to agree. Yes we have many needs. But if we hired Dave Canales to be a "QB whisperer" then surely he can walk and chew gum at the same time. It's always a good idea to have another guy developing even if he's a mid rounder. We all like Andy Dalton on a personal level but no one wants to see him under center again let's be realistic. Anywho I doubt we enact the plan you mentioned this year. It will probably be in the next draft. Hopefully everything goes according to plan in the meantime and we don't have any regrets. We'll see how it shakes out.

I wouldn't be really mad if we took Will Johnson but he's apparently been dealing with nagging injuries and I mean we just extended a corner who has only played 15 games in a single season once. I'm of the opinion we should consider a corner in one of the other rounds.

I'd rather go BPA or offense than force a pick on a position of need on yet another developmental project.

Well this is all why if you trade up for a QB in the draft you need results as soon as possible. My issue with the Panthers going into the upcoming season is how low is the bar? Is just good enough or average going to be where we feel comfortable saying Bryce is our future let's start thinking about his next contract? Or do we actually need to see fringe elite QB play often throughout next season even if we aren't necessarily winning? For me it's the latter. I fear for some amongst the Panthers front office it's the former because they are vested in justifying the pick ie saving face for the Tepper's. I want to see Bryce and Canales absolutely slam the door shut on that first season and the early part of the second season.

This franchise hasn't had a winning season since 2017 and we're using the Pro Bowl as a measuring stick now? We really need to get some visiting fans here more often again. Liven this place up.

I'm open to options as far as who is the pick we have many needs. I'm just saying as far as trading back it needs to be a situation where we fully dictate the terms and honestly a team is desperate. If it's just us saying "hey let's trade down because we need more assets" that's not a good recipe IMO and that opens the door to us later having regret. Bypass that possibility unless we are fully taking advantage of some other franchise and even then if they are that desperate who are they targeting and should we just take that player instead? I've lived through Scott Fitterer who thought he had the biggest brain in the building every draft. Just no more of that please.

Dunking on him is too easy. If and when this team becomes a relevant respectable contender again we'll probably see David Newton get canned eventually. Until then. Clown franchise clown beat reporter. Sad truth folks.

I'll be shocked if Golden makes it past the top 20. Thinking a team will roll the dice before that for sure it's an offensive league. If we take him or Warren I'll be fine with it. And as far as trading back goes it's such a risk to miss out on a really great talent just to get an extra pick. If we aren't being offered a haul nevermind that poo. Take the guy you believe in who is a top prospect and move along.

Overall or amongst corners? As of right now he's making more than Surtain and Ramsey and he's only played 15 games once in his career. We got bent over. No use pretending otherwise.

Drafting yes absolutely. Last year was a lack of talent on the coaching end more than anything IMO. You don't give up the most defensive points in history without having left the cupboards bare. Winning free agency is one thing. The 2025 draft class is going to be one of the most consequential in franchise history for us.

Some people deal in emotions over logic. I'd say he's top 15. To get into the top ten though he's going to have to stay healthy and play a full season. That's what makes his contract a massive risk. I like him. I hope it pays off for us. On the flip side though I know my Panthers. We'll see.

I tend to agree with you about the cap. But in fairness every year the Panthers are also trash. Sucks but that's the truth.

Needless to say the wins need to begin following promptly.

Typical clout chasing clownery on social media.

He's turning 35 this summer. AT being the most reliable WR on the team isn't a good thing. People can bloviate about building culture (honestly nothing more than cringe at this point btw) with moves like this but we were one of if not the worst teams in the league last year at certain points. I mean we've been on the phone fairly desperate with both the Seahawks and now the Bengals trying to negotiate a deal for something younger and better.

The good thing is he has this offseason to make strides improving himself in the fundamentals. Hopefully he does. If not well that's another strike for our lengthy track record with the position. That's the life of a Panthers fan.

Oh absolutely we squandered that. But it had to be done as far as moving on and the trade. Just an inevitability for all involved.

From MVP talks and a record breaking contract to perpetually injured and on the trade block in less than 2 years. Life comes at you fast at the RB position.

I would certainly like to solidify the WR room but if the Bengals are being twats about the asking price then move on. It's already going to require an exorbitant investment and it is unknown if Higgins is even worth all that even if he stays healthy.

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