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I got the impression that he's going to compete for LG with Brady likely to move over to RT until Austin's fully healed. Can't help but wonder if they're priming Brady to eventually take over for Moton or if they're looking at him as the primary swing guy.

I mean... who else do we need? They're going to be behind Icky, Zavala, Bozeman, Christensen/Corbett, and Moton with Mays lining up as OL6 or FB if they gotta run it. And if they gotta throw it, they can throw it to one of the 53 6'1" 200lbs+ WRs on the roster.

Excited that they picked up Ajiake. While I've pounded the table for Ivan Pace Jr who went to Minnesota, Ajiake was a guy who was popping up on the stat sheets while I was looking at LBs.

Ivan Pace Jr is sitting there waiting to be signed Go get him pls

Aaaaaand as I hit post the stream says the pick is in

Can't wait to see if our draft is over or if Fitterer has another trade left in him. I'm leaning towards the former. This class has felt incredibly deblierate: franchise QB, WR to grow with him that knocked out the team visit, edge rusher that our new DC said "go get," and a guard to play next to Icky so that Christensen can take his time coming back from injury. Brady could end up being the swing guy until it's time to take over at RT for Moton (unless the team looks for higher upside there, of course). Either way... this draft looks like it was meant to provide stability for Bryce Young. He's going to have Ekwonu, Zavala, and Bozeman blocking for him for the next 3 seasons. He's going to have Mingo. They're going to go find him a TE next season if Hayden Hurst or Tommy Tremble don't breakout this season. Thomas Brown might get the Bienemy treatment for a season or two, so he'll be around for a minute until teams figure out how brilliant he is. I'm already accepting that Brown and Evero are going to be head coaches in the next 2 - 4 seasons if this team ends up being successful quickly.

Ohhhh poo!!! DTR to Cleveland!?!?

lmao Stetson Bennett to the Rams? That's such an unexpected and fun pick that makes complete sense.

Off to a great start landing Zavala. I had a feeling it was him seeing how quickly the pick got turned in lmao Really hoping we grab an ILB with our next pick. I'm still crossing my fingers, eyes, and toes for Ivan Pace Jr.

I love how this draft seems to be centered around the long term health of the offense.

aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhhhh got our guard!!!! And he played next to Icky Ivan Pace Jr @ #145 pls

The guard out of NC State or one of the highly touted CBs would be great @ #114 and an ILB @ #145. Interested to see what they actually do

We got a QB that has Cam's blessing and a WR that has Steve Smith's blessing. Hopefully it pans out as such, but man it's fun to have the feel goods.

There's a Byron Young from TN that is an edge rusher and a Byron Young from Bama that's a defensive lineman. The one from Bama I thought had an impressive athletic skillset at the combine that could play DE/DT.

I'd like to see the Panthers take one of the following defensive players @ #39 should they not trade out from it: BJ Ojulari, EDGE, LSU Keion White, DE, Georgia Tech Tuli Tuipulotu, DL, USC Byron Young, DL, Alabama There's a big drop to #93 and I'd like to see them take a pass rusher or defensive linemen before they're gone. I think there's enough depth at other positions of need like LB + CB that there will still be quality talent that could at least contribute on special teams and rotate in during their rookie year when they finally get to pick again tonight.

Lots of quality talent available. I hope the team lands Keion White or BJ Ojulari, but tbh I'd be happy with anybody but Drew Sanders.

Both. She's a Giants fan and since she's watched a lot of college football with me this season she's extra excited that she recognized a lot of the players tonight. It's fuging adorable.

Time to see who the last pick of the first round is... does KC take their pick or trade down?? Oh, they're picking. Damn! I was hoping the Panthers would be able to trade back up to take a pass rusher, but I wonder if they like the currently available prospects to make it to them. They might even think think the current crop allows them to potentially trade back? KC gets their defense a pass rusher with Felix Anudike-Uzomah out of nearby Kansas State! Chiefs fans are going nuts and it is awesome What a fun 1st round. That top 10 was one of the most interesting and wild that I've seen in awhile. There are a lot of good players available!!

Ohhhhhhhhhhhhh Mazi Smith? I didn't expect that! JAX has to go Dawand Jones. It makes too much sense. But do they? ...And they don't but they DO go RT!! Anton Harrison out of Okla is a BIG dude Murphy to CIN makes sense with some of their other possible targets off the board. I think that it was fairly understood that the Saints were going DT and Bresee being there has to make them more than happy. NFC South got better tonight (as did other divisions!) jfc PHI got Jalen Carter AND Nolan Smith? Would be crazy if they played HOU this season!! Time to see who the last pick of the first round is... does KC take their pick or trade down??

Oh damn. Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison in Minnesota? That offense can be scary I told my wife this week that Deonte Banks might be going to the Giants. I'm not going to say it felt good to say "I told you so" BUT... Buffalo trading up for Dalton Kincaid to get their TE I feel like Dallas goes Mayer here and is quite happy about it. He can block and he can catch. Notre Dame has been solid with producing TEs the last few years. 5 picks left in the 1st. Do CAR trade up from 39 to the PHI pick @ 30? Any1 else trade up for that bonus option yr?

I had Campbell as LB1, but in round 1? Idk about Detroit's picks, but tb100 that doesnt matter until they play. If they win, they win TB getting Kancey makes me so gd sad as a Panthers fan. Him and Vea are going to be collapsing all of the pockets JSN to Seattle? Got a weapon!! Johnston doesn't play as big as he is, but he reminds me of DJ Moore after the catch a LOT. Chargers need a WR that's not going to be hurt and this pick gives them a big body presence on the outside (another one if Keenan Allen can somehow stay healthy) Flowers to BAL is perfect

Luke Van Ness to GB? That seems like a perfect fit. Steelers going and grabbing an OT makes sense. Their depth chart is... not the best there NYJ taking the Brian Burns clone @ #15 when Burns went #16 and Nolan Smith is on the board? Interesting, but damn! I wanted McD @ #39 Wooow... Washington went with Forbes? Don't get me wrong, great corner. But... Joey Porter Jr and Deonte Banks? Porter fits more of what Rivera sees in CBs from what I knew... but I guess I don't know poo Can't believe the Pats got Gonzo. Crazy good pick for them.

Oof. Gotta feel for Will Levis here. You can tell he's waiting to find a home. I think he'll go in the 1st, but if he falls out of the 2nd (ie: Jalen Hurts) it'd be understandable. The NFL is not the "development" camp that folks might think. These are grown men who's jobs are on the line; they don't have time to wait for somebody to figure it out. That's why the first round is chockful of guys who can start now and if they can't it's because the team is chasing upside.

Hate the circumstances for Corral. Pulling for him to make the roster and show that he can play in the league. Would be a nice problem to have two starting QBs.

This thread will be fun to go back and review. Can't wait for guilty parties to explain away their fugery Appreciate you Verge. Have enjoyed cheering for your current arc!