MHS831

As a Panther fan, we want him to stay. It means more lust for the QBs picking before us. We need Sanders going top 5.

I will start. Please do not copy my ideas. Reminder: I SUCK at picking QBs, a tradition upheld since 2010. Aaron Rodgers___New York Giants__ Kirk Cousins*____will not be traded until after draft Sam Darnold __Minnesota Vikings (do not rule out a sign and trade) Justin Fields __Pittsburgh Steelers_ Russell Wilson Las Vegas Raiders So after these guys are signed in free agency, the following teams will need a QB entering the draft: Cleveland NY Giants (Signed Rodgers but might draft a QB too on day 2) NY Jets New Orleans Indianapolis Tennessee If my predictions are correct(?) two to three QBs could be available for trade. Cousins could go to Indy, following the exit path for discarded Falcons QBs. Tennessee will have to pick Ward and they should, which puts Cleveland in a unique situation. I think the Jets, Raiders (if they don't sign Russell), and Saints will go hard after Sanders, and they will offer Cleveland a lot. Cleveland could move back, grab a bunch of draft capital, draft the T they need, and then they could draft a QB later--it all depends on how much they like Sanders. The Saints have no cap room (-$44m), so a trade with Minnesota or Atlanta is out. Moving up to #2 from #10 is expensive in terms of draft capital. Suck it, Saints. They will have to stay with Carr. I think that the Jets will trade up with Cleveland to get Sanders and Cleveland will take a T and draft a QB later. Do not be surprised to see a player like Daniel Jones in Cleveland on a one-year deal if they trade back.

I thought it would be fun to see if we can predict the free Agent QB with the QB needy team who will sign them. This will help clear up the first round of the draft so we can mock unencumbered by the crazy QB carousel. So before Monday, it might be fun to see how well we can match the QB with the team they will play for in 2025. Understand that "retires" is an option and signing a QB like Rodgers does not mean the team will not draft a young QB, but we are not focused on the draft here. I admit, I have heard very little about these QBs and their expected destinations. I did not include players rumored to be dealt, like Geno Smith, but I did include Kirk Cousins due to his unique circumstances.* Teams Needing a QB Cleveland NY Giants NY Jets Tennessee New Orleans Indianapolis Pittsburgh Las Vegas Veteran Starting QBs who are available in Free Agency (trade for Cousins) Aaron Rodgers___________________ Kirk Cousins*____________________ Sam Darnold ____________________ Justin Fields ____________________ Russell Wilson __________________ Other: ______________ ______________** (optional) **Realizing that some of us are slow, we are NOT predicting draft picks. Free agents only. Feel free to add another free agent and where they might land IF you think they will be brought in to start--such as Daniel Jones, Matt Jones, Gardner Minshew, Jameis Winston. Interesting observation: As it stands, there are 8 teams identified as needing a QB. There are 5 free agents who are starting QBs and there are 3 QBs mentioned in the first round (Ward, Sanders, Dart). Everyone gets a QB!!! However, if Minnesota re-signs Darnold, someone does not get a chair when the music stops.

I see it. the run makes them step up, and there is no risk if we can't get behind them after forcing them into a false step. Very logical

In an unrelated note, it sure is quiet in Panther land.....perhaps too quiet. I guess this means a few things: 1 We are going to let Mike Jackson enter free agency. 2. Nobody seems to be getting extended or re-signed for now. 3. They need to know how far apart they are with Horn before free agency, imo.

Yeah, it is not just the weapon, it is the manipulation of the coverage to cover that weapon-fewer blitzes, rolled S--If you see that your #1 is in man coverage based on the S, for example, you go to the #1. If he gets S help, someone else should be open. We all know that. Considering our needs and considering Free Agency and the Draft, we might have to work XLs butt off and see if he can step up. Not ideal, but the pressure will either make or break him.

I prefer Mason Taylor if he is there in the third.

I see your side clearly. I think they will go after Milton Williams asap. He has a 90 PFF pass rush rating but a 43 run defense rating, fwiw.

Absolutely. We have a starting CB and 2 starting Safeties to fill-- In addition to a NT, 5-tech, Edge, and probably LB. On the offensive side of the ball, TE, WR, RT, and C.

These guys would probably cost much less:

Not-So-Bold Statement: We will sign at least 1 Free Agent Safety, possibly two.

PAUSE: We are about to enter the most exciting weeks of the Panthers' season. Try to keep your minds open and hear what Huddlers have to say. Even us dumb ones.

He who must not be named (to avoid a Huddle meltdown) is rising.

That is my first impulse, Aussie, but I think we horribly overspent last year during the tampering period. I just think there is a crazy bidding war with the new cap money and once teams blow their wad, there are some really good players left. We can get 5 players instead of 3. I see both sides, however. You can look at it from this perspective: You don't have to trade for these players, so the only thing you lose is money. Later, if you have a need, you have to trade for that player...

I think if we are patient in free agency we can find some value. When they raise the cap, some of these players and GMs are like kids with a dollar when they hear the ice cream truck music.

Not worth $10m each.

We have to sign some free agents because the draft may fill 3 needs, 4 if we are lucky. Not to say I want this guy...

I want to reiterate what Basbear said--wait three or four days--do nothing in free agency, and let the prices and players fall. I know you are not getting top end players, but you can upgrade positions. I think a rookie GM (like Morgan last year) might go all in during the tampering period, but maybe he will be a bit more patient. Having said that, I see Morgan going after a DE/DT, WR, and S.

when he has been on the field, he has been good. He will be overpaid. Missed 5 games but had 34 pressures--and good vs run. However, this is not shady acres--he is banged up for a 29 year old. We need some young guy to be getting reps.

Logical--The problem is we need 2, but the draft is loaded.

Did I say that?

So reporters are now watching TV and telling us what they saw.

The price is ridiculous. I am not sure of the markets by position any more. However, we would not have to trade for a young, high performing player--most free agents of his caliber are around 30. I think we could sign 3 starters in free agency (S, IDL, and maybe WR) and be done. I don't think you fill holes in free agency. That is like shopping at Bloomingdale's for painting clothes.

I see this happening. A 25-year old safety who has been solid.

NFL Network reports that Dolphins Safety Jevon Holland will hit free agency. Mentioned the Panthers as a potential landing spot. Said his salary will be between $15-20m.