MHS831

I had the same thought, but if Corbett and possibly Christensen are rehabbing, I am not sure they would draft another rehabbing G. I think there are 2-3 starting guards (day 1) in this draft. Avila is one of them.

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Oh yeah, you feel me? He got game.

The Panthers have brought in 4 OG candidates, suggesting that they are looking at the position very carefully. Brady Christensen scored a 57.3 on his PFF score, and he had 11 penalties at LG last year. Rumor is they want him to back up the OTs as the swing T, necessitating the need for a starting LG. While Cade Mays is an option, I would assume, there might be a early Guard selection needed to protect Bryce. One of the things that the Saints did when Brees was at QB was they kept stud OGs in front of him in pass protection, and it also improved the run game considerably. So maybe, instead of drafting another WR early, the plan is to upgrade LG. Two guards that have visited the Panthers for a private workout/meeting (numbers indicate player overall ranking in Bruglar's draft report): 40. Steve Avila, Center, TCU (PRI) Possible pick at #39. 77. Chandler Zavala, Offensive Guard, N.C. State (PRI) possible pick if we trade back or he falls to 93. About Avila: Overall, Avila needs to better understand his biomechanics to access his explosive power, but he plays with a strong base to anchor and control at either guard or center. He fits both zone and gap schemes and should be an immediate starter as an NFL rookie. The other guards the Panthers brought in (some listed at other positions, but all have G ability): Anthony Bradford, Offensive Tackle, LSU (COM, PRI) Probably a day 3 pick, and can play (possible pick at 114) Nick Saldiveri, Offensive Guard, Old Dominion (LOC—did not count against 30 visits) Yes--this screwed up everything about my mock draft. I blame myself.

That is funny as hell. I did not expect it.

what part of "XL" do you not get? Damn photoshop

And what would that be? Aren't reporters suppose to share the data and information with readers? Instead you tell us that you have gathered info and we need to trust your sense of logic. Good stuff.

Practicing the test helps you understand it better. Decreases anxiety because it helps you understand what to expect. you improve your mental technique. If I practiced the 40, worked on my technique and got in peak condition, could I run a 4.4?

Folks, this is a performance-based test---taking it may familiarize you with the context, but not really the performance. It is about processing speed, the way I understand it, not memorization or intelligence. Why not say, "Of course his 40 time is good--he has been running it since high school!" If you are going to criticize the test, understand exactly what you are criticizing. A better argument would be that they have 1 version of the test and Bryce has taken it so often, he knows the sequence....but there is no indication that is the case. Let's try not to engage in dumbassery here.

Good point. My view is this: If you have the upside you are selling, another year in college should elevate you above the others.

Person's other source.

It is a tremendous burden, but when I watch NFL Now or Path to the Draft, etc. I think, "We already knew that..." or something to that effect. We are a reliable source of nawlige and wisdumb.

I just think he could go transfer portal, but the extra year would benefit him. To me, the dumpster fire at UF (I agree) should not push him into the NFL before he is ready. Will the NFL team that picks him have talent? He will sit for a season, when he could have been playing and gaining experience. He was in a tough spot, but I am worried that his agent said, "You can get drafted in the first round" and showed him how many zeroes there are in a million. I dunno.

A real possibility if he can get it. I hear that the talent levels off in the late first and does not drop again until the late second/early third. Gonna be interesting to watch him navigate this draft. I think (as I read words and use my brain) that the Panthers are more interested in a G than we realize--one poster made a good point--they like BC more as a swing T. He was the weak link last year, and finding a LG is not hard to do. I also find their complete refusal to address CB in the offseason a bit interesting. Who knows what the edge situation is because we do not know how people will be used. I think they will address WR in the third or after. I think G will be a shocker earlier than we all expected. You heard it here second.

I am thinking like Scott Fitterer here, not MHS: "Sure, I would take first rounders to give up on Young and take Stroud or AR---if you give me picks #2 and #12 this year--I would do it. That is unlikely, so we are going with the guy who made us move up in March--Bryce" And I do not think Ryans or the Texans would do it. He is a defensive-minded coach and he does not see bringing in a QB to pilot a ship that is still under construction. (based on his recent presser).

When Person says, "Sources tell me..." he means us.

And across the Carolinas on that warm evening in late April, near and distant pistol shots littered the night air like July 4th fireworks, soon followed by emergency sirens as new widows run crying through the streets....

If you consider the upside and all variables, you could have a very valid point--

I think it will be an edge or CB. I think CB would freak people out, but I see it as (perhaps) a bigger need. The OLB/edge position could feature more Luvu and maybe even Chinn with Grugier-Hill and Smith filling in at Luvu's ILB spot. That could minimize the need for an edge rusher...and I have always thought, "Don't grab your edge in round 2..." but this year just seems excessively deep at edge. Edge players tend to do well at combines, all star games, and pro days because they are incredible athletes that feast in those settings. CB, however, is an interesting story. Jackson is coming off an achilles tear and they take time. He was injured in November, so his recovery could take up to nine months (August, 2023). Horn has had serious injuries to his foot and wrist, both putting him on IR. Behind them, you have Henderson who has spent 3 seasons with a PFF score in the 50s--he is a serviceable backup--preferably, a #4. Taylor has also been rated in the low 50s (PFF) and he is also a backup--preferably, a #5. Now, we are switching to a 3-4 and that will involve more cover 2 and 4--(zones) and that could work to their favor--I dunno. I still think we need another guy with starting potential.

I honestly think all QBs are risks, and I understand the appeal of AR--but when has he been great? When has Bryce not been great?

He is an incredible athlete and watching him throw is amazing. I just think you don't pull the cake out of the oven because it smells good now--

Here is what bothers me about AR: 1. He scores well on the S2 (reportedly a home run even though others possibly scored higher). 2. He flicked the ball 70 yards at the combine. 3. He ran in the 4.4s 4. He completed 53% of his passes at Florida and did not say, "I need another year in college". 5. He has one season as a starting QB in college and did not say, "I need another year in college." Yes, you could argue that his WRs dropped passes (because that only happens at UF) and you could argue that he is going to be an early first round pick. Is that because AR is good or because he has the skill set to be good and desperate teams are willing to take extraordinary risks to get a franchise QB? I think the best advice would have been to stay in school, get 20+ games of experience. Show the world that the 53% completions in 2022 was a fluke. Work on your mechanics. Be the #1 overall pick in 2024.

I saw him with Steve Mariucci doing a white board chat and he seemed brilliant. I think he is a career backup with starting potential in a few years.