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wonder what Bryce would be worth as a comp pick. Not sure how that works, but if he'd be worth a 3rd or 4th, considering the cap room we expect next year, maybe that would be the play instead of a trade--however, if you are looking at saving cap room, then probably disregard.

He is a solid NFL backup QB and that will be an upgrade. We will not feel as if the game is out of reach 23.4 seconds after the opening kickoff--

This is why you shop him now and get someone else in asap. I don't think (guessing--not sure) that you want to or can trade someone on IR---the other option.

Tepper, as a fan like us, knows when to abort the mission, he simply needs to stay out of expressing his opinion concerning talent evaluation. It will be Morgan's decision now. I hope he learned from Fitterer--and does not make the same mistakes

think about it--Johnson is in a contract year. Mingo is worried that he is on the TMJ train to early Lowe's employment, and the OL are all in their primes. They want rings and paychecks--not interested in child therapy for abused and traumatized QBs. He was holding people back and costing them money. Nothing is more frustrating than being wide open and seeing your QB throwing it too late or out of bounds. I was hopeful. Hope gone.

I will say this about Young--if you draft him and you have crappy offensive linemen and crappy WRs, you sit him in 2023 and you let Dalton play. You then build the OL in the offseason and bring in WRs--like we did--THEN you put your 5'9" QB under center, after a year of learning and watching. ' Young was a victim of the turmoil and chaos caused by Tepper. Yes, the pick was bad, but so was the timing.

They call it a rumor in the headlines, but I was careful to frame it as weak or speculative. The headline does not call it a suggestion, but that is what it seems to be. I guess rumors are repeated suggestions or opinions with a supported premise based on facts, data, or logic. Former Steelers Controversial WR Involved in Trade Rumors

We also saved the salary so we could sign a stud RG and WR--about the same money.

Brees was an Alpha--a "dawg" who had swag. Young doesn't seem to have that gene.

When we signed Lewis and Hunt and moved Corbett to G, that was based on the Brees/Payton model.

I think he has read some articles about him being the victim. From some perspectives, he has a point. What did he do in the offseason? How much film did he watch, weights did he lift? balls did he throw? Did he go full Jerry Rice or was he more like Jamarcus Russell?

I have no doubt that Bryce is a good person. However, I think this God talk is a deflection, a strategy to keep the press's venom from his bloodstream. God is not playing Madden 2024, Bryce. Your success is not God's will. God gave you the talent to get this far, what are you giving back to God to show your appreciation? I think you have had incredible success for your size and I think you are a great person--but on the field, past success and your personal relationship with God are supports, not outcomes.

No it is not. If he thinks two of his last 4 games with lower than 100 yards receiving is "out of his hands" then he really is a spoiled, entitled kid. Would it have been done if he threw for 400 yards and 4 TDs per game? No.

It kinda pissed me off at first--these large market team reporters treating the Panthers like a farm team---but it might be a good move. Johnson cost us nothing to get, his salary is not prohibitive for 2024, and we have a first rounder we are developing--I doubt he is re-signed anyway. We are not making the playoffs, so make the trade when you think XL has enough knowledge.

That is my take. if Johnson has a good year, he will want to be paid a lot. if he has a bad year, we aren't re-signing him. We have him for 15 more games, so if we can get XL ready, bring up Coker-I think we could have a good WR group.

https://heavy.com/sports/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/diontae-johnson-nfl-trade-rumors-news/ https://www.si.com/nfl/patriots/news/new-england-patriots-named-trade-spot-panthers-diontae-johnson These trade rumors are just speculation at this point, but it is an interesting idea. I have seen this rumor on a few sites, but sometimes it starts with one and then it is copied. However, it makes sense. Johnson has a rep for being a "problem child" in Pittsburgh which is why he was so cheap via trade (Panthers gave a sixth for Johnson and a seventh). He is on a one-year deal, and if the Panthers continue to struggle, he could be an interesting trade option before the NFL trade deadline. I expect the new QB situation to elevate his stock, but if XL shows signs of being a legit WR under Dalton, is it possible that we trade Johnson and move XL up? There are many reasons we had to get Young out of there-could this be one? We could then bring up Coker from the PS and possibly draft a WR with the pick we get. Just thinking out loud. Hoping that this has not bee discussed already--I just stumbled across it.

probably already stated, but Jordan Matthews and Eku Leota are on PS

Good moves that involved Morgan: Corbett to C RG, LG While you criticized the Johnson (WR) move, we had limited opportunity to get a good WR--the trade was brilliant. The draft--most teams find 2 or 3 keepers in the draft. 3 is rare, 2 is more common. KEY TRADES The Mike Jackson (CB) and the Johnson (WR) trades were great moves. Jackson cost the Panthers their 2024 7th rounder, a Lb who was not going to make the team; Johnson and a seventh rounder were acquired for a sixth round pick. Now, lets look at the Burns trade--one that many hated. Here is what we lost: OLB Brian Burns and his $30m price tag Here is what we got for the difference between Burns and Clowney: Jonathan Brooks (RB) best RB in the draft (pick 39, 2nd round) C. Smith-Wade (CB) made roster as CB depth (pick 157, 5th round) Robert Hunt (RG) $20m annual salary (average) Jadavion Clowney (Edge) $10m annual salary (average) Without a first rounder, it looks as though we nailed the draft. XL has demonstrated he can play when the ball is thrown to him. Brooks? We will see, but the best RB in the draft in round 2? Value. A stud LB in Wallace and a solid upgrade TE in Sanders. Without a first rounder, we found 4 players who should be regulars by next year. Our seventh rounder became a veteran starting CB. The difference between Clowney and Burns became 2 stud OGs. That allowed Corbett to move to center. While it is to early to know if all these moves pan out, I think the moves were brilliant. He started with a draft that featured a second, third, fourth, and seventh rounder. After the Burns trade, we had 2 seconds, a third, fourth, fifth.... This offseason will define Morgan. Stay tuned.

If Andy can play qb behind a good OL, then this will not be an issue. I would like to see him have success and lead the transition to the next QB. Our problem has been OL--for several years--It is not the case now. Dalton will not be great, but he will be average most of the time. That should be enough

Chuba is looking very strong and is emerging as a leader. In a few weeks, we could have a formidable one-two punch. Peevy has looked remarkably good. Ickey has a tough job and he has shown signs of settling in. I think Mike Jackson has looked strong at CB2. Horn may have been beaten deep Sunday, but he was in great position. he also was strong in tackling.

Is it a coincidence that Tepper was at practice today--talking to players (Dalton being one of them?)

This was the most telling statement made in the entire presser. He is a football coach, not a child psychologist.

I think so, if they can find a partner. Have you heard anything or is this speculation at this point?

Just kidding. I understood that. In fact, I thought you were joking--

That guy on the left represents every uncle I ever had. It was abuse.