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16 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I think this is correct.  I see Ward (Tenn), Carter/Hunter (Cleve), Carter/Hunter (Giants), Membou or Campbell (Pats), Graham or McMillan (Jax), Jeanty (Raiders), Jets (Membou/Campbell)

Of course, there will be a trade or two, but that is where i see it. two.five weeks out. 

I see Indy or Pittsburgh moving up for Sanders if he drops to 7.

Honestly, I couod see Pittsburgh  moving all the way to 3 to get Sanders. Their window is now and Tomlin  clock is ticking. Their roster doesn't have many holes, so picks shouldn't worry them.  Depends on the Giants mindset but they could bend them over and get future 1st since they don't have any 2nds. 

2 hours ago, Martin said:

His arm length and wingspan negates any concerns about his height. He is around 250 lbs, pretty much the same as Watt and other elite 3-4 rushers, so that is also not a major concern. Honestly, I don’t really see why he isn’t ranked higher overall. I’m a big fan.

I sometimes question why the mention height when most edge defenders are around 6'2.   Maybe it's bc he was a senior and then are nitpicking. 

27 minutes ago, MrBubba said:

If bringing him in for a in house thirty visit must be significant interest.  Not saying they take him at 8 but they must like him.  

His tape is as good as Grahams and he damn near unblockable. He hasn't been an issue on the field much but did have something goin on with Kiffin, so vetting what's going on off the field is going on hard. I could see him as a trade back pick if they feel he checks out. I know with Derrick brown in place, he wouldn't be in line to cut up. We will see. 

We met with him at the senior bowl too... there is interest but no telling the severity.  I'd assume if he slid to rd 3 or maybe round 2 if they feel the defensive guys could guide him like the Boys on the eagles defense did with Carter etc. 

Jax is going Tet or oline... they have invested a ton of time on Tet and want to pair him with Thomas Jr. Somebody is gonna drop and I'm thinking it's Carter more n more. 3 is going to be Sanders... rather it's the giants or somebody going up to 3  or 4 to get him.  Jeanty is a raider. 

7 minutes ago, OnlyPantherFaninMaine said:

1 - Tennessee: Ward

2 - Cleveland: Travis Hunter with the intent of selecting their WR1 of the future

3 - NYG: Shedeur staring them in the face, as is Carter. But NYG already paying Burns a boatload of cash, have Thibodeaux, and another stud on the defensive line in Dexter Lawrence. Schoen feels #3 is too rich for Shedeur. 

Joe Schoen and Dan Morgan are close. Schoen was on staff in Carolina when Morgan was drafted in Carolina. They worked together under Beane in Buffalo. They remain good friends to this day and still vacation together if I am not mistaken.

You alright with Morgan calling up his buddy to inquire on the price tag to move from 8 to 3 to select the best defensive player in the draft at a position we desperately need? What would you give up? 

Seeing rumblings that CLE could love Hunter. The Giants have signed Russ and Jameis so are no longer desperate at QB, but moving to 8 gives them more options to navigate the draft. 
 

 I have a hard time seeing Cleveland not go qb but if the giants wouldn't rip the Panthers,  I'm sure it'd be talked about but I think they'd  at least want our 2nd and that's too rich for us rn. I wouldn't mind Carter but I think the possibility  is easier if he drops to 5. 

Yeah Williams isn't horrible  but I feel if you replaced him with some of the other 2nd round prospects at Georgia, the production would've been the same. I dont see much a difference  in getting him at 8 vs the other prospects later. 

2 minutes ago, TD alt said:

Yeah, Warren "does more than Pitts," which is important, but the most profound difference--that should be at least stated---is that Warren is a dawg and Pitts is not. That's super important when making that comparison.

Demeanor and lauded as a leader too!! Pitts was a 1 trick pony coming out with upside. Watching Warren  launch himself over piles to score a td run, is the grit we need. Reminded me of Tolbert , Stew or Cam fighting for 1 yard often. I get the not wanting a tight end early bc of others but he just plays angry and with passion. 

That's sound logic! I think we could make a case for a few players. I know its not popular  with a few but Warren gives to the  identity we want. Tremble is mostly a blocker. Sanders flashed late but mostly a receiving  threat at the moment. Warren is an automatic 1st down, run blocks, runs the ball and can even line up and throw it. To me he is if you took the Taysom Hill and actually could play tight end too. I just think looking at Goedert, Kelce,  Laporta, Hoeckenson, Baltimore Tight ends, Knox and Kindcaid and etc... all the  last few teams had stellar Tight end play. Warren allows you to be unpredictable  on offense bc he is equally good at being a target, as he is a blocker. Don't want to run Bryce on a qb sneak, plug Warren in with the threat to pass. I would be happy with him, Walker or a few others. As long as the player isn't riding the bench year 1. 

5 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

on another thread in the draft section, I mentioned (today) that FanDuel had the over/under on Sanders between 7.5 and 8.5--they think he is going at #8---I hope so--a trade back would be ideal.   I say watch the Colts--they guessed the Giants.

Very much possible! Just that Qbs always get hyped up the closer to the draft.  Somebody definitely  would go get him if he starts sliding and  I'd assume 7 and 8 are definitely trade up spots if he gets past 3.  Pats probably don't want to get out of the top oline in a trade back, So I'd count them out. Jags seem bent on Tet and Graham, so don't see them moving too far back. Oakland will most likely take Jeanty. Jets... definitely  a wildcard with so many holes...

1 hour ago, Camp Fodder said:

Walker is probably not going to be there at 8

I see

Ward

Sanders

Hunter

Carter

Graham 

Jeanty 

As definitely  going before our pick. Then you add in teams with young qbs that need protection... So add in at least 1 Oline(maybe 2)...  I think it will come down to Walker n Warren or trade back and Nick or Golden.  Funny he has  Warren  top 10 but he gets so much hate.  Dude is athletic  and has the dawg mindset Dan looking for.  

10 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

https://x.com/panthersbreakd/status/1907558549787697242?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA
 

I like this guy's energy! 

6 hours ago, Hoenheim said:

Did Antonio Brown  look like Antonio Brown in college? He had to have been a 6th Rounder for a reason 

Idk.. I heard Antonio character was always something but Golden looks like the good version of Antonio  in Pittsburgh. 

I'll admit, I'm late to 1 prospect that's got my attention. Matthew Golden looks like a young Antonio Brown to me. If we trade back  a few, I wouldn't mind him at all. 

5 minutes ago, therealmjl said:

As a die hard Gamecock - drafting Emmanwori at 8 is a reach. 
 

I understand being convicted in a decision and getting your guy, but still.

I feel you... our scheme is safety specific but I only hate that Evero is involved. I don't mind the talent but  Evero shouldn't have much say in the decision. 

15 minutes ago, UAPanther said:

https://x.com/josephperson/status/1906743611015762232?s=46&t=RpRteCiOHsmjthnKJkS5fg

Joe Person: Georgia LB Jalon Walker and South Carolina S Nick Emmanwori both were in the Panthers’ building in recent weeks on local visits, per league source.

I got the feeling Nick may be the guy unless we sign Blackmon of course.  We've spent the most time with him, just like Xavier last year. Hell, they probably  was on Nick last year as well as much as we spent time at USC 

6 minutes ago, CmC2k said:

Rookie Kelvin Benjamin was a stud. It's a shame his career went the way it did because I had such high hopes for him after that season. 

He was but that work ethic ran him right out the league fast!

He could be ok but we can't afford to have Kelvin Benjamin all over again. Not at pick 8...

11 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I am not a fan, but they should kick the tires.  Any player who brags about not watching film is an idiot.  You are basically saying, "I don 't need to..." but it is a work ethic concern.  I see Bust all over him.

The thought I have had is their interest in Nick Emmanwori with Moehrig on the roster-they are similar players--but both can play deep, cover WRs, and are great in the box. Imagine how we could bring either S into the box while the other plays center field?  Blow up screens--blitzes--2 deep--shut down TEs and play more man underneath---I am seeing it for the first time.  My doctor called it an "epiphany" and wrote me a prescription for it.

So many ways we could go but that'd definitely  be the most physically  gifted and imposing secondary   we've ever fielded.  Everyone but wade is  6'1 to 6'3 and can move.  If the pass rush n front put It together....itd have a chance to ne a special  group. I still think Demani showed glimpses too. 

21 hours ago, Chief Keek said:

Warren would be the better selection if they're going to pick a pass catcher.

I know some don't like it... but the fact he also blocks and runs at the goaline and even can pass... Since we not using Bryce for qb sneaks... he'd give us multiple wrinkles. He is 1 of like 4 prospects I like 

3 hours ago, d-dave said:

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

https://x.com/panthersbreakd/status/1905677262244250001?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

 

They are doing a ton of work on 2nd/3rd round edge players. I know they don't want to box themselves  in but Offense or safety may be on their mind at 8.

3 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I wouldn't say that completely eliminates them from going QB. They are way less invested than the Falcons were.

I don't think they are aiming for Arch because the current regime won't be around for it.

You raise a valid point. I see Russell giving them a chance vs going with a qb. I've seen they are high on Dart too. Possible 2nd round or trade up option at the back of 1. 

2 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

https://www.on3.com/pro/news/russell-wilson-sign-new-york-giants-2025-nfl-free-agency/

Wilson signs for a year with the Giants.

This has potential Panthers implications if the Giants opt to not take a QB and things break a certain way for us. Could weaken or strengthen our position to trade down.

Also could have a big impact on the Aaron Rodgers situation.

The giants aren't going qb then. Gonna wait a year and go for  Archie. I bet they tried to trade back to get ammunition  for next year. 

12 minutes ago, CRA said:

Miami’s Restrepo didn’t run at combine and posted a 4.8 at his pro day.  That’s a brutal time at a pro day where everything works in your favor 

I think the rams wr did the same thing. His gametaoe remind me of him and definitely a guy you catch sliding in the draft in rd 4 or 5 and end up outplayed the slot. 

11 minutes ago, CPF4LIFE said:

Walker has longer arms than parsons?

Turn in the card. 

Yeah when you look at the film, he does seem to get a good separation(hands on tackle) from the lineman. Just didn't know it was at 32. Dudes a true athletic freak.