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At least he's not employing the same social media strategy as Kai Jones.

We still have one extra roster spot, I see someone getting elevated and Corral being offered a practice squad spot. If her doesn't take it, his NFL career is essentially over. No one is claiming him on waivers after week one.... I could see him trying to latch on Arizona's practice squad and his career will be over by the end of the season.

I picked up both him and CMC in mine. I need some panther magic

You need to add Hurst to that equation..... From what I saw of Mingo in the pre-season, I'm pretty confident for him to go 6 catches for 70-80 yards. He'll likely do more damage over the middle where Atlanta is weak. If Terell will be on one of the X or Y receivers we still have access to the other side of the field and the middle. If you have a solid TE (Hurst), well above average RB (Sanders), and a mid/dependable WR on the other side covered by a collection of JAG's, I'm not too worried about our offense. Our line needs to hold Grady Jarret in check. I am not scared of a 38 year old DE, a nobody DE, and the ghost of Bud Dupree. Their coverage at CB and nickel outside of Terell is trash. Jessie Bates is a very good safety, but I don't see his as a game changer without other working parts around him. Our biggest concern should be; can we stop the run enough so Atlanta doesn't have total control of the clock. If we can avoid 3rd and short or large chunk runs at inopportune times, we should be good. If we can keep the TOP even(ish) and score at least 21 pts I see us coming up with a W.

This team is coached at a level that surpasses the three other teams in our division. Bryce is more polished than Ritter. Even without Burns, our defense is, at worst, even. We have better pass coverage and better linebackers. If TMJ or Chark play, we have an advantage in the receiving game. Offensive line play is at worst a slight advantage to Atlanta. I imagine this being a close game, but anything outside of a win would be a legitimate disappointment.

In Madden I traded Burns for Bosa because of his contract demands. This AI is telling the future. All seriousness, I don't think Burns sits out the Atlanta game. If money is that important, he's not giving up nearly a million dollar game check at a less than 6% tax rate. He really has no incentive to sit out and control the narrative that he is a team first player. The only way I see him sitting out is if there is ZERO movement from the original tender in the contract talks. The Crosby deal is not really a good option for comparison. Only 50% of that contract is guaranteed. Burns will be looking at something north of TJ Watts deal. Watt signed his deal in 2021. If you increased Crosby's deal for inflation and you are looking at $27.5 million per year average. If you offer Burns 4 years, 115 Million, 80million guaranteed that is fair market price and doable. This will allow Burns to go for an extension after year 3 or become a trade commodity the last year of his deal. BEFORE BRYCE NEEDS TO RE-UP!!!!!! If Burns is looking north of 30 million per season, that amount which is fully guaranteed needs to be altered to protect against injury or decline. I would not guarantee more than Watt was given.

If I am one of the front office personnel here is what I am thinking..... For the Haynes spot, either we elevate Leota or I am signing Isiah Thomas off the Browns practice squad. I'm leaning towards the Thomas signing. If we sign a player off the practice squad we need to roster him for 3 weeks. That gives Thomas a try out and we protect Leota from possible waivers on good showings. The second roster spot that is open I'm still holding out for a big body at NT. Maybe Chris Wormly?

Give me Book or Kellen Mond

By the way, I'm really not trying to be too douchey.... I have the day off, a sleeping kid, and drank about a pot of coffee. If I'm bored and I tend to be more opinionated.

Put Burns next to these guys and see what he does...

Last year PFF had.... Troy Hill as the #4 CB in the NFL, Erick Rowe as the #7 safety in the NFL, Perryman as the number 8 LB in the NFL, YGM ranked ahead of Burns..... That's the hill or metric that I'm willing to die on..... #keeppounding.... data

You mean when he was on the sideline for at least one of the Mike Even's bombs? Where was his help last year? YGM? Or are you referring to his pass coverage that Wilks and Snow?

"Burns has recorded 30.5 sacks over the last three seasons — seventh most in the league — and his 174 total pressures ranked fourth. https://www.si.com/nfl/panthers/gm-report/pff-ranks-brian-burns-in-second-tier-of-pass-rushers#:~:text="Burns has recorded 30.5 sacks,174 total pressures ranked fourth. Add to my previous post

You pay him the same as Watt. Here is a link to the most sacks the past 4 years. Now, he isn't "top 5", however, you need to put a little of the past 4 years in perspective. How often did the Panthers fart around and "drop him in coverage" Numbers 1, 4, 5, 7, 8 all play a specific "rush" position. Burns is getting ready to do so for the first time in his career. Some of the other players on the list in front of him had a legit secondary pass rush threat so they were not facing as many chip blocks or double teams. He came into the league much younger than some of these other players and has been ascending in production, size, and leadership Yeah we gave up two first round picks "You don't get nice things on Temu"..... If you want someone Elite, you have to pay them Lastly, and IMO, most importantly..... You set the example to future players that if you are drafted here, develop here, the TEAM WILL REWARD YOU. That helps build culture. The cap is going to increase significantly again next year to above 256 million. That increase alone will cover his salary.

Here is the real question.... Scheme wise are they really worse? Outside of Phili, depth is a general issue across the NFL in the trenches. If we are truly relying on our #4-5 DE's to win games rather than provide flashes and depth we are better off not being successful. Having to pay Burns, Chinn, Brown, and Horn sooner rather than later requires us to do our best to develop young talent rather than rely on washed up vets

Marshall practiced today, so he is likely good to go. Haynes is fully expected back by week 1. Chark is the one I am worried about. He may go on IR after Tuesday. I'm nearly certain that we pick up an OL help and cut Irving before his contract is guaranteed. One, if not two of those TE's is going to be cut. Most likely Sullivan with an injury designation so he could possibly be resigned or added to the PS. Wright is a big question mark. Maybe since there haven't been any real eye opening receivers cut they are just waiting until the last possible second so he can go to the PS. The D-line could also be altered since a few of those guys are not subject to waivers as well. Our top guys, Tuttle, Brown, Williams are obviously safe.

Bradley Roby just released by the Saints.... Sign that man

I'm pretty sure you just won best comment of the day.

Germain Ifedi was cut by the Lions..... Could he be an upgrade over Cam Irving? Where could we look for tackle upgrades? Ivring and Michael Jordan truly scare me as our tackle back ups

I would love to see if Steven GIlmore is cut from the Lions, he showed out last night I'd add him to the 53 over Taylor Jr. Antione Green could be available, he has speed and more size than Smith. Dazz Newsome is also available.

My prediction..... Offense - 25 QB (3) - Young, Dalton, Corrall RB (4) - Sanders, Blacksheer, Chuba, Brown TE (3) - Hurst, Tremble, Thomas - Don't be surprised if Thomas is let go in favor a a vet FA addition. This is one of our weakest positions. WR (6) - Chark, AT, Mingo, TMJ, Laviska, Smith - Don't be too surprised for a FA addition here either. Detroit has a few guys who looked good at this spot that could be on the chopping block. Smith is not big enough to be a long term help here. OL (9) C- Boz, RG - Zaliva, RT- Moten, LG - Brady, LT - Icky, Mayes, Jensen, Irving, McCrary Corbet to PUP - Look for a LT addition to take the place of Irving Defense - 25 DL - (5) Brown, Tuttle, D. Willams, R. Willams, Anderson Edge - (6) Burns, Huston, Haynes, DJJ, Barno, YGM/Leota - I think we ship YGM off in a trade, if not Leota is cut ILB - (4) Shaq, Frankie, Jones, KGH CB - (6) Horn, DJAX, Chin, Hill, Henderson, Taylor S - (4) Bell, Woods, Franklin, Jammie Specialist - (3) JJ, Eddie, Boom-Boom Heckler Practice Squad - Brandon Smith, R. Wright, Kobe Jones, Derek Wright, Jennings, Deonte Brown, Wooten, Ricky Lee, Sullivan, Lots of pick-ups to round it out. Maybe Denzil Mims or Greedy Williams

I am offering to personally call Michael Jordan. Maybe send him to the Bucs so he can "protect" Baker.

Remember which putz had control back when he was drafted.....

I really feel that that is Andy Dalton's role now. He could be starting for a few teams, not many, but a few. If we had to keep it rolling for 2-4 games I could calmly get behind old big red.