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1 minute ago, Mage said:

Giants won 6 games with a combo of Tyrod, Daniel Jones, and DeVito last year.  They will be bad but they will luck into a few games.  Panthers ain't lucking into diddly poo.  We are the late 2000s Rams of the NFL right now, and at least they had Steven Jackson.

Trust me... it could get ugly but you know rights to number 1 picks... I wouldn't doubt the refs screwing the Giants... just to get them ahead. Regardless,  I'd think Sanders would try to force his son to the giants, so we'd have better odds at Ewers or whoever  by then. 

Just now, PanthersGTI said:

#1 pick incoming.

We got to play the Giants for those rights... lol

Difference  maker... A qbs best friend... JT...

1 minute ago, Jackie Lee said:

Center is tricky because you should be spending all camp on cadence and chemistry, hard to just drop a center in for the qb and the rest of the O-line. They are basically the front line that everyone else reacts to

I agree we need that filled early!! If a talented one comes tho, scoop him up  regardless! Rather it's Bryce or another qb, can never have enough oline(center) talent. 

2 hours ago, Jackie Lee said:

Yeah, I seen the Free agents list but was stating that if a better option pops during cuts, that'd be high on the pecking order.  

30 minutes ago, jb2288 said:

This is so bad. Is there not any vet FA C sitting at home we could bring in? Anything has gotta be better than this

My guess is that'd be one of the 1st waiver claims we bring in...

22 minutes ago, Icege said:

 

The most underrated  offensive  player we have...

I think this guy will become a fan favorite. He has the same tenacity  that Luvu has and that's what us Panther fans are use to.... fierce linebacker  play

They visited  with him like 6 times it seems... its clear they worked him extensively  and something they saw behind the scenes really clicked.  I'd keep an eye on Rattler or even Milton as a late qb too but Leggettes value as a returner and Deebo role will be his role initially. 

At this point... PAYTON WILSON... then bpa wr/tight end at 39

If Brock gets to the 20s... it got to be on their mind. He alters both run n pass game instantly!! Plug n play!! Trade Horn if you have to and sign Gilmore. 

1 minute ago, MHS831 said:

I don't either, but why say anything about the Panthers?  To me, that could discourage other teams from taking you.   This is the time of year when you should take all media and player speculations with a grain of salt.  Even if they told Bryce that he would be the pick, it was not a month or so before the draft--it was just before it.  According to Legette, I get the impression that he last met with them in mid March...He said they met with him TWICE at the SR Bowl in February and again at his pro day in March...not sure about the other meeting (a visit).  He did say, "The KEEP telling me..." which suggests more than once, and he said (pro day) that other coaches are yelling at me (encouragement, maybe?) but the Panthers are the only people saying this. 

Here is a thought--is he trying to leverage his way into the first round by announcing this?  If a team thinks he will drop to them in round 2, there is only one way to convince them to leapfrog.

Second thought--Are the Panthers planning to use him like a Deebow and not an X?  To me, that might make sense with Young and it would make his skill set more valuable.   I dunno.

Yeah I watched the Underdog thing and the Deebo stuff if they have a role is where that comes in... Still have to see how the board falls because somebody will drop that we aren't expecting. Happens every year. 

I do know the new Kickoff rules really helped his stock and they do like him but.... If Payton Wilson is there at 33... that'd be my bet to get selected 1st. Dan talking about bringing an identity and building a team  vs just for Bryce, lends me to believe that's their guy if there. The other factor, at least 3 guys we aren't expecting will slide within distance. You'd be hard pressed  to not move up if Bowers or someone like Rodunze  get to the mid 20s.  That pick 39 will still hold high wr value. 

8 minutes ago, raleigh-panther said:

 Name Sam La Porta ring a bell…

 

It's crazy  you mentioned him because  I had read an article  about Bowers and Sanders watching tape on La Porta and a bunch of the same pros an cons match up. 

https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/nfl/lions/2024/03/01/tight-end-prospects-inspired-by-success-of-detroit-lions-sam-laporta/72803619007/

16 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

If we take a TE before round 4, Morgan needs to be fired.   This TE class sucks.  Value only comes into play on day 3.  Yes, I realize Brock Bowers is in the draft class, but he's a unicorn.

Brock is legit but multiple reports have Sanders testing well and showing massive upside. Him and Kinnot rind me of Kittle coming out and wouldn't be surprised  that he  turns out ok. A bunch of times the Texas oline was leaking and he learned to stop on routes early and when the qb would scramble, he'd make himself available. Working your way back to the qb is a skillset that's needed. I wouldn't be opposed but could see multiple scenarios  in  round 2. I could see  olb and center being bpa possibly but we definitely  have to get pretty weapons on offense. 

41 minutes ago, XClown1986 said:

I keep hearing Ben Sinnott's name. Wouldn't be shocked to see him taken with 39. Apparently teams are a lot higher on him than the media realizes.

Definitely  tested well and blocks and catches. I could see him or Sanders turning into Kittle. 

2 hours ago, CPF4LIFE said:

I like Jared Wylie in the later rounds far as a TE.

A name I've researched  on and has skill too. 

4 hours ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

I draft him in all my mock draft simulators. Love him. We need a stud TE

The dude is very fluid at that spot and has great size!

2 hours ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

Hell fuggin yes!

 

WR/TE no need to double dip at WR. Get our future WR and TE back to back. If Bryce fails our QB in 2025 is set up nicely.

Definitely  on my mind and being this is a deeper wr than te draft... the drop off from Sanders to the next tight end (Kinnot)ain't too bad but after that we would be reaching. Sanders presents a mismatch from the tight end position and since Gre has left, we definitely  feel that void.  I'd bet  late 2nd all the way to 4th round will present wr starting options. 

2 minutes ago, amcoolio said:

While I agree with your premise of an elite TE making the offense so much easier, the chances of a drafted tight end being elite are extremely low. This team has too many holes to be gambling on a 2nd round tight end. Any tight end that isn't elite can be had in free agency for cheap.

I understand  what you mean but this dude is a bona-fide weapon. Tight End has always been a young qbs beat friend outside of the run game too. I'm not saying we will draft him but I'm pretty sure it's being discussed. 

I know its been a ton of talk about different wide receivers in the draft but I think Sanders has potential  to be a stud.  Apparently there is some interest in the  Texas TE.  Tight End is and will always be the most important  position in a great offense. You have a stud Tight End and the rest of the offense becomes more dynamic. Could he be the pick at 33 or 39?  His grade is 2/3rd round with some scouts preferring him over Bowers in this class. 

https://sports.yahoo.com/panthers-reportedly-bringing-texas-te-174555547.html

https://youtu.be/excIVEeZ8_8?si=lrBWHLfKShKX2llF

1 hour ago, CamWhoaaCam said:

No QB.

 

Sanders is ours for the taking if Bryce doesn't pan out.

 I feel you but Deions remarks  make me think he'd not want his son around Tepper. 

2 hours ago, MHS831 said:

You have to consider that a player will fall to us at 33 that they thought would be gone--then you have to think, "Is giving up on a first-round talent worth swapping a fourth for a third?"

 Exactly!!! Every year going into round 2 the bpa always has about 5 guys that slid further than expected. This year has a ton of talent to be sitting there. Hard to pass until we see what's there. 

If Mitchell is there, he is the no brainer. A route runner with size and speed to do anything on the field.  I love a bunch of the wrs but he has went to the front of my list so far. 

Mitchell ... Ladd and Leggette all got potential  to be ranked just as high than guys going in round 1 outside  of Harrison Jr to me. Just depends on if any or all reach their potential. All seem like they are dedicated to to the game too.  Mitchell honestly reminds me of a mix of the 2 btw.