Mage

"Average mobility" is such a bad take.

Richard Marshall deserves consideration. I know he was inconsistent here, but what Panthers CB hasn't been? His 2009 season was great IIRC. Certainly better than any season Munnerlyn had. Ken Lucas was SO bad in 2008 that I think it bars him from any consideration in an "all-time" list. Ken Lucas in the second half of that season to the playoffs might be the worst corner play in Panthers history and that is saying a lot.

Unless you believe that much in Derek Carr or are that low on Bryce Young, I don't see how the Panthers aren't the favorites in the NFC South. I think it is between us and the Saints for sure. And I can say with 100% confidence that isn't me being a homer or anything like that. Look at the rosters. Not to mention the Panthers, at least on paper, have the best coaching staff in the division by a country mile. Although I do like Arthur Smith.

He has plenty of talent around him. Ridley, Kirk, Jones, Engram, and Etienne.

This is a HOG molly All our picks so far share one trait and that's toughness.

Clearly there is a reason Simpson is still on the board despite his "first round grade"

LEGEND

Damn, I forgot how stacked our coaching staff is.

Who are we taking?!

Bottom of 1st. So we could probably get it with our 2nd and 3rd.

I'd like this. We need a pass rusher and the 5th-year option can be valuable as we see with Brian Burns.

Nothing wrong with being concerned. That is reasonable and everyone is entitled to their opinion. But to me it doesn't make sense that some people (not you) write him off because of his size when as Panther fans two of our most iconic players were undersized. Despite his size Young has often been the best player on any field he's been on. That doesn't guarantee NFL success, but what it tells me is this man must be doing something right off the field to be putting himself in a position to be the best despite his non-traditional side. Everything I hear about his mental and preparation gives me so much hope. Either way. I agree with you - Young has the potential to prove size doesn't matter like greats such as Mills before us. And I'm rooting so hard for him to succeed. Just seems like a likable guy who just wants to play football at the highest level.

An excuse to get drunk is always welcome, but I've never gotten the appeal of going to the draft. Maybe in a situation like this where my team was picking #1, but otherwise I feel like I'd rather just watch at home or a bar.

I feel like I said this a few weeks ago and got criticized. It doesn't make sense how so much of a fanbase of a team that has had guys like Steve Smith and Sam Mills, two iconic players overlooked because of their size, can be so judgmental of a player just because he doesn't fit the prototype. Those two players show that if you can play, you can play. If Nick Saban didn't count Young out because of his size, why the hell should we? And that is what Keep Pounding is all about. It ain't about the size. It is how you can play and how determined you are to keep getting better. Everything we've heard about Young is about how much he prepares and how hard he works. That is the kind of guy that I want on my team. Young will be a Panther great.

Nah, but you see, the Panthers traded DJ Moore so that they could trade back down with the Texans.

I also doubt the Panthers would be okay with the Bears playing them like that. They would probably just settle on negotiating with the Cardinals at #3.

But then they definitely don't get DJ Moore, which was probably the difference maker.

What? Just because you aren't as fast as Lamar Jackson doesn't mean you aren't fast enough to outrun a good amount of defenders. And it isn't like Bryce's game was dependent on outrunning anyway. He makes people miss with his ability to cut on a dime, which absolutely translates to Sunday.

Bryce Young is going to be a great Panther.

I mentioned it in another thread, but I wonder if he will be the benefit of more RTP calls than others because of his small stature.

Yeah, that could be an issue. But sometimes you have to take the bad with the good. Not every QB will be perfect, you just hope they maximize their strengths rather than their weaknesses. Reminds me of Russ. People crapped on the Seahawks OL, but Russ was responsible for a LOT of those sacks. But Russ' improvisation is also what made him so damn good for so long too. So kind of a double-edged sword, ya know? But I do agree with you. He will need to be smarter about what plays he chooses to extend or not.

Nah, I have full faith in him. There's something special about him. You don't make it this far as a 5'10 sub 200lb QB if you don't have special traits.

Great game for anyone to watch if they want to see Young overcome adversity and take some hard hits. Also Young's ability to reset his feet after escaping the pocket and throw a dime is special. He can throw off-platform so well if he has too. Look at 6:45. Jukes the hell out of someone, still keeps eyes downfield, gets feet set and throws a strike. Not many college QBs are doing that.

Bryce Young is going to be a Panthers legend.

Did you not read my post? Mac Jones and Tua played with far better Alabama receivers than Bryce did. If Bryce had Ruggs, Waddle, Smith, and Jeudy, I bet you he matches or eclipses Tua's numbers.