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How many WRs will go in round 1? Possibly 6--if Xavier's 40 time causes him to squeeze in the top 32, it could be 7. In my view, Harrison, Nabers and Odunze are top 10, and Thomas is top 20, and Franklin is top 32. That is 5 WRs going in the first round. Now, there is something to consider--the Panthers apparently had 2 meetings with Malik Washington, a 5'8" tall slot WR out of UVA who should be available in the third round or even on day 3. So what will be available with the #33 pick? A TON of solid WR talent (Listed below). However, we need a polished route runner and a guy with good hands who can work the middle and the sidelines. I had not really heard of him until the combine, but he kept catching my eye. Don't laugh, but if I was going to take a WR in the second round, I think I would take Pearsall. Here is why: WR Ricky Pearsall. Elite Combine performance, great hands, great route runner. 6 ft 1 inches tall. 195 lbs. 40: 4.41 (82nd percentile) Vert: 42” (97th percentile) Broad: 10’9” (89th percentile) 3-cone: 6.64 (93rd percentile) SS: 4.05 (89th percentile) Others Polk UW Legette SC J. Baker UCF J. Wilson Fl St McConkey UGA Mitchell Tex Coleman Fl St Worthy Tex Corley WKY Walker UNC Burton Bama Wilson Michigan It seems to me if we are interested in Washington later in the draft as a slot WR, we are probably going to draft an X WR at 33. Imagine this: Thielen Pearsall Mingo Malik Washington Marsette-Smith Marshall Jr I think that would be a significant upgrade. Now, the reason I did this is some of you were talking about McConkley--and I love him--but if we are talking to Malik Washington, we are not looking for a slot WR until later in the draft. That would restrict the players we'd take at #33. I think we could trade down 5-10 spots and still get Pearsall.

So you have data to support this? I would agree that your position is a "no brainer." 38% of self-identified Native Americans said they were not bothered by the Washington Redskins name. But 49% overall said it was offensive, along with 67% of respondents who were heavily engaged in their native or tribal cultures, 60% of young people, and 52% of those with tribal affiliations. But it is not about numbers, so I was wrong for presenting the data to argue in support of a decision that is about individuals, not groups. If it was always about the majority makes the decision, we could tear down access ramps for the disabled. We could hoist our Confederate flags to celebrate 4 years of white heritage that most whites know nothing about, and we could force all religions not classified as evangelicals to comply with the majority or tough sh!t. Right? If some are offended, even if those offended were not in the majority, that is all that should matter.

You know, I have been really down on the TEs this year, I have not even considered them. However, after watching those tight ends in shorts working out---rephrasing---after watching the Y receivers compete at the combine, I saw a few who might be there later and might make us better. Please add to this list or correct me if I missed: List based on TEs that might be available after pick 101: 1. Ben Sinnott Kansas St. (maybe rounds 4-5) 2. Theo Johnson, Penn St. (4-5) 3. AJ Barner, Michigan (5-6) 4, Jaheim Bell, Florida St. (5-7) 5. Devin Culp Washington 5-7)

Any issue that addresses racism is going to be the few ruling many. The majority is not in position to decide how the minority group should feel about it simply because they can outvote them. Referring to skin color is about as racist as it gets, even if it is a mascot--in my view.

I think you have to piece together scraps and sift through the hype and dysinformation. Initially, I was Stroud but I sensed that the Panthers were going Young so I started selling it to myself. I should have stayed with my guns. Having said that, I am not throwing dirt on Young in his grave either. I saw a few flashes, and with an OL and a few weapons, Maybe--there is hope.

Verge mocked him. He is a playmaker. I mock him too, but not as early as Verge. I would not be disappointed, folsk

Probably Cam Newton

There are a few ways to go, and it all depends on how you slice up the money and the draft picks.

Yes. I think RBs should never get a second contract--keep em for 4 years as they do in college. Sanders is a great example of how an average back can look good behind a great OL. Spend your $$$ on the hog mollies and it makes the QB, WRs, TEs, and RBs get better.

You have a good football mind, but I disagree with your overall strategy, but I agree with the needs. OL: We need depth for the OL--and maybe 1 inside starter to compete for a starting spot. I also think our OL was horribly coached under Campen. That shows up across the board. I think "Coach em up" would be effective here. Ickey has elite LT talent, needs fundamentals. In my view, Corbett is good, Bozeman scared me last year, but with good guards, he improves. I would love to see BC become our depth at OT as the swing T. Leaves a G position to be filled. I might draft an IOL and sign one in free agency to fill the LG spot. The OL is not far from being very good, and that is encouraging. WR: We have the best WR draft ever this year, and I want to splash there. That does not mean we have to take one at #33, however. There will be trade offers--take one. So I would draft two WRs this year. 1. Free Agent 2. Theilen 3. Mingo 4.Draft Pick 5. Draft Pick 6. Smith-Marsette So, in free agency, we need to sign: a LG, a move that gives us quality depth at OT and no major concerns if we have an injury because BC would be an ideal swing OT, a mediocre LG. In the draft, we need an IOL. We need to coach up Mays, Zavala. Campen didn't. a TE, Now, Hurst and Tremble may be what they want in this new system, but an offensive threat is needed. Young needs a Y that can get open and scare the D. a WR: We could really use an experienced stud, like the players mentioned by the OP. I still would make sure I got one or two out of this draft. a CB: Griffin might be re-signed, and he might be good depth, but I am looking for a serviceable backup for Horn and Jackson--more injured than any starting CB tandem in the NFL. Of course, Burns' situation could change everything.

Is he coming back or is he done? I heard his injury could end his career, but I may have heard that here on the Huddle, which is like taking financial advice from a homeless crack head.

How the hell did we win 2 games?

I wanted to like Fittererer. But can anyone name a good move he made? Luvu is the best, but after that, I can't think of a good free agent or draft pick.

I am just seeing a bunch of zeros. Oh, now I get it.

Interesting stuff, brother. Thanks for sharing

Here is my positive spin. A while back, I was an assistant principal. I was an extension of the principal, even though I shared my contrarian views frequently. I was rarely heard, and the principal expected me to enforce her decisions. I did. When she was demoted, the interview committee basically held it against me that I worked under her. I remember saying, "I learned a lot from her about how a principal allows their egos to take over, how they become blinded by politics, and how they should listen to their subordinates with more purpose. If you think success is the only teacher or that I will pattern my leadership after a model I know to be broken, then you need to start asking me specific questions about what advice I provided that was not accepted. I was never insubordinate, however, and it seems that you expected me to be so." They did not offer me the job, but it did reveal their bias. I wonder if Morgan faced the same obstacles--with Tepper getting involved, Fitterer would listen to his boss and not his apprentice.

Dang Tepper. It is getting harder and harder to sell our tickets to traveling Visitor fans who want to see their team push for a playoff spot.

Not really what I said. But you don't go from bad to great--there is usually a progression.

I love the guy. I imagine the players will too.

Personally, I did not like the hire one bit. Prove me wrong, Danno.

No, I get it 100%. I just see a situation like they had in Miami brewing. We are going to build the OL and the WR corps. I think Bryce is cerebral, and I think that worked against him last year. I think he had never faced adversity before, and he was overthinking it a lot. I think the first game he threw some early interceptions and he never fully recovered from that. I am way past thinking that he is going to be special, but in the history of the NFL, there are a ton of first overall pick QBs that never panned out, so I am not shocked--I simply want him to improve into a decent starting QB. I do believe he will become a smart QB--maybe like a Brees one day-best case scenario. Probably more of a Tua.

I guess we could use the pistol. But yeah, I think you are right.

Canales is playing the cards he is dealt. However, I do think he is going to make some of the Bryce Bashers on here eat some crow. MARK MY WORDS!!! I bet you didn't mark them. MARK THEM!!!

Not me. His problems are technique and confidence. When the light comes on, he will be good. He was not as bad as people here made him out to be--even as the 2023 LT, he was probably the second best OL He has a lotta work to do. If we add to the roster, it would be interesting to see us add a LG and make BC a swing T who can play G.

90% of great RBs hit the wall at 27. He is 30. he has taken a beating. No thanks