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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. 

 Wholeheartedly  agree @Jackie Lee!!!!

7 hours ago, Navy_football said:

and he consistently got separation. and he consistently broke tackles. big play receiver that can't get a chance. thinking maybe he has a hard time picking up the offense. otherwise, WTF!

Exactly!!!

So Jamie Robinson, Horn, Wonnum and possibly Clowney... Leggette very well could be the pick in round 2 but I think he may be the 39th pick. 33 I have a feeling will be Chop Robinson or the Clemson corner if they drop that far.  3rd round should be tight end or center.  Random  thinking but hope we do get Clowney. I think him and Wonnum present a big upgrade from last year!

19 hours ago, Jackie Lee said:

Just play ISM, he's younger and faster, hungrier, cheaper

Bro... this!!!   Dude needs to be incorporated  in our offense. Every pass that Bryce made to him, he turned it into a positive play!! 

You'd think him and Wonnum(both USC alumni)have talked about possibly pairing up and coming back home...

4 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Don't like it. Pass.  Take a WR at #33 which is essentially a late 1st rounder.

Exactly!!! I like Higgins  but this is a wr rich draft and Higgins will command a lil coin in this market. Pair Bryce (who has to show improvement) or a new qb next year with a young wr stud. 

2 2nds this year would honestly be like 2 1st with the positions we need and the depth at wr and oline in that round. We could possibly net 3 starters with our 2nd and 2 more. 

2 hours ago, Navy_football said:

Man I agree 100%! Somebody should have definitely made him more of an option during the season. Politics of the game...

Facts!!! Thielen spoke so highly of him and you could tell it was genuine. He saw in himself in him as a dude flying under the radar. I'm sure Canales spotted him while going through the tape. Our offense was so bad and he definitely  flashed more than anybody outside of Adam. 

I swear he has the it factor... just needs the reps and trust...

Maresette is vastly underrated... dude was arguably our biggest threat on offense n special teams. Definitely  resign him for cheap. I'd like to keep Luvu obviously but Troy Hill is needed for experience  and production  on the cheap. 

Always the guy I wanted. We need to get one of the Bucks fired coaches asap!!  Adrian Griffen or Budenholzer. Heck, maybe even Sam Cassell but need a coach  with some credibility and a championship background. No more retreads or projects.