raleigh-panther

Name Sam La Porta ring a bell…

You left one out …. Realist

Let’s hope for the Falcons

I won’t be sad i don’t want him to fail at the nfl level he has just shown me and others nothing to indicate he fits in the nfl until he does, not wasting a lot of ‘wishin and a hopin ‘ on him not the first ncaa winner to not cut it in the nfl what is disappointing is vacantness on top of it. not to worry, his rookie contract will allow him to live well in Newport Beach for the rest of his life if he flames out let’s see how he does with the 2.7 second requirement, and doing every single thing possible to prop him up

Young clouds my enthusiasm and vision of what might be Therefore, hard for me to invest in a qb that seems totally devoid of emotion or joy which only adds, in my mind, to his physical limitations honest to god, I’ve never seen a more dispassionate pro QB…ever yes, I know all the reasons..we’ve talked about the situation ad nauseam i flat out do not believe in him. Too, this year isn’t about participation awards… its about being competitive and getting the ball out in 2.7 seconds I don’t think he has ever done that…he had all day to sit back and day dream at Bama. This ain’t Bama or Newport Beach, CA

Love Tommy hopefully, they use him more than Thomas…put him as a fullback once in awhile…let him take a handoff…

Canales actually says things that technically made sense Young certainly understands the expectations 2.7 seconds is a clear, enforceable measurement

Is it possible the organization didn’t want to risk further head trauma for the player ? I mean, it’s not unheard of to do that in a lost season, meaning no playoff possibility that was a very gnarly looking head shot Hayden took…one day his Dad is asking for prayers and he is suddenly OK…I wouldn’t have put him back in there either

I have the impression that Bryce needs to show vast improvement this year

They have to fix this We all know the reasons… we also know it makes no sense to spend all that money in guards to have a guy like Austin go out with another predictable injury that has a poor backup giving a direct path to a small qb

All the best to you in recovery

I’m an Estime fan. Watched him all year

I dont care either way its just interesting to see how different media outlets interpret the Panthers approach i dont know of they just throw things together based on holes in the roster and hope it sticks or computer simulation it seldom seems to go the way predicted

Round 2, pick No. 33 Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia After drafting McConkey at No. 33 in the first two beat writer mocks for The Athletic, we’re staying loyal to the cause — at least until another wideout catches our eye over the next five weeks or the Panthers land Dallas Cowboys free-agent Michael Gallup. McConkey’s production was down as a senior, when he missed five games with back and ankle injuries. But he does what Panthers receivers could not last season: get quickly in and out of breaks and separate from coverage. McConkey is like Diontae Johnson in that regard, except he’ll be on a team-friendly, rookie contract and presumably won’t be a problem in the locker room. TRADE: The Panthers sent pick No. 39 (acquired from the Giants in the Burns deal) to the Kansas City Chiefs for pick Nos. 64 and 159 and the Chiefs’ second next year. GO DEEPER NFL beat writer mock draft 2.0: Vikings, Broncos trade up into top 10 to grab QBs Round 2, pick No. 64 (from KC) Jonah Elliss, Utah, edge rusher The Chiefs were looking to move up for a receiver (they took Xavier Worthy at No. 39) and found a willing trade partner in Carolina. It helped that they had a long background with Panthers executive vice president of football operations Brandt Tilis, who spent 14 seasons in Kansas City. Besides getting next year’s second back, the move also gave the Panthers consecutive picks — spanning the end of the second and start of the third rounds — with which to check off a couple of big defensive needs. Elliss (6 feet 2, 248 pounds) is too small to set the edge against the run, but he has an array of pass-rush moves and impressive football lineage. His dad played in the NFL for 10 years, and his brother Kaden is coming off a 122-tackle season for the Atlanta Falcons. Elliss had 12 sacks in 10 games last year before a season-ending shoulder injury. Round 3, pick No. 65 Khyree Jackson, CB, Oregon Jackson (6-4, 194) has exceptional size for an outside corner and still has room to develop after starting just 14 games in college. After transferring from Alabama before the 2023 season, Jackson led Oregon with three interceptions and 10 pass breakups and was a first-team, All-Pac 12 pick. Jackson, one of the nation’s top junior college prospects before signing with Alabama over 20-plus other schools, would be a big-bodied complement to Jaycee Horn and give the Panthers one of the NFL’s most imposing, physical tandems at corner. Round 4, pick No. 101 Theo Johnson, TE, Penn State Tight end isn’t the Panthers’ biggest need, although they could use another pass catcher after releasing Hayden Hurst, who signed with the Los Angeles Chargers. The 6-6, 259-pound Johnson would be the Panthers’ biggest tight end if they were to draft him and would present Young with a huge target in the middle of the field. Johnson, a native of Windsor, Ontario, was the No. 1 prospect in Canada leaving high school. His receiving numbers at Penn State were solid but not spectacular. But he was productive as a senior in the red zone with seven touchdowns, an area where the Panthers’ passing attack could use a boost. Round 5, pick No. 141 (from NYG) Charles Turner, C, LSU The Panthers made a big commitment to improving the interior of the offensive line, signing guards Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis in free agency. With those additions, right guard Austin Corbett shifts to center after missing all but four games last season due to injuries. Though the Panthers are confident in Corbett, bringing in a center from a deep draft class as a contingency makes sense. Turner began his college career as a tackle and played with Lewis on LSU’s 2019 national championship team. A two-year starter, Turner allowed one sack and was penalized three times over 763 total snaps in 2023. Round 5, pick No. 142 (from TEN) Tyrice Knight, LB, UTEP The Panthers lost their disruptor/defensive spark plug when do-everything linebacker Frankie Luvu signed with the Washington Commanders. Knight had a similar playing style at UTEP, where he had the freedom to look for opportunities to burst into the backfield. He had a huge senior season, racking up 140 tackles (including 84 solo and 15 1/2 for loss), 4 1/2 sacks and seven pass breakups. The 6-1, 233-pounder didn’t miss a game over his final three seasons and could be a Day 3 steal with the potential to become a playmaker in Ejiro Evero’s 3-4 scheme. At worst, Knight serves as a depth piece and special teams contributor. Round 5, pick No. 159 (from KC) Tyrone Tracy, RB, Purdue When the Panthers tendered exclusive rights to free agent Raheem Blackshear, it meant their top three running backs would remain on the roster. So this isn’t a position of need. But it’s not the worst idea to add a playmaker on Day 3, especially one with starting experience as a running back and receiver. Tracy spent six seasons in college, including his first four at Iowa, and was a full-time running back for only one year. Though he’s on the older side, Tracy has some unique traits and return experience, not unlike Ihmir Smith-Marsette. ——————- Round 7, pick No. 240 (from PIT) Ryan Watts, S, Texas

RD 2, Pick 33: WR Keon Coleman (Florida State) For the sake of mixing things up, we're going to say West Virginia center Zach Frazier is off the board, going in the final few picks of the first round. Coleman has tremendous size and length and has the traits to be a No. 1 receiver in the NFL. RD 2, Pick 39 (from NYG): CB Kamari Lassiter (Georgia) Aside from receiver and center, you could make the argument that corner is the next biggest need for Carolina. Lassiter is a mechanic with his technique and has the upside of being a rock solid No. 2 to Jaycee Horn. He's not the biggest cat in the world (5'11", 182 lbs) but he plays with a great deal of toughness and physicality. RD 3, Pick 65: C Sedrick Van Pran (Georgia) Van Pran should be talked about more in the second round or at least in the same breath as Jackson Powers-Johnson and Zach Frazier. He may not go until about this point in the third, but he's capable of being a day one starter. He's uber athletic for his size which makes him a great fit for Dave Canales' system. RD 4, Pick 101: TE Cade Stover (Ohio State) This is kind of no-man's land here as far as tight ends are concerned but the Panthers have to add to the position. Stover isn't going to be an immediate contributor in the pass game but can certainly develop into one over time. RD 5, Pick 141 (from NYG): EDGE Javon Solomon (Troy) I've been high on Solomon for quite some time. He's got all of the makings of being a day three hidden gem with his ability to rush the passer and be a disrupter in the backfield. Losing Frankie Luvu hurts in the short-term, but Solomon could fill that void rather early in his career. RD 5, Pick 142 (from TEN): DT Jordan Jefferson (LSU) Jefferson is going to be a little bit of a project, but more of a guy that just needs some fine-tuning. He plays with a mean streak and is one of the more freakishly athletic dudes in this draft that no one really knows about. He plays the game the way it should be played - definitely a Dan Morgan guy. RD 7, Pick 240 (from PIT): WR Josh Cephus (UTSA) With the final pick we'll double dip here at receiver because why not? Even with Diontae Johnson and the earlier selection of Keon Coleman, Carolina could still use some more depth at receiver. Cephus has played a ton of ball, logging 313 receptions for 3,655 yards and 28 touchdowns during his career at UTSA.

Many talk about the SC receiver….Athletic goes a different way Teams without Round 1 picks 33. Carolina Panthers: Ladd McConkey, WR, Georgia The Panthers’ roster has undergone a lot of change since our last mock draft. One constant: the need to give Bryce Young more playmakers. Our choice for Carolina at 33, McConkey has done nothing but improve his draft stock in the month since our initial mock, running a 4.39 40 at the combine and impressing at Georgia’s pro day. As Brugler noted, McConkey’s 3.97-second short shuttle would have been the best time among all positions at the combine, and his 6.72-second three-cone would have ranked in the top five. Though McConkey’s size and injury history might raise concerns, his burst and ability to separate would help a Panthers receiving corps that has already added Diontae Johnson via trade. — Joseph Person

Yes I realized that after I posted it no idea why it showed up in my feed today regardless I believe it further shows the disconnects in the front office I don’t recall seeing this specific comment from Duece either

https://x.com/josephperson/status/1628809476626055169?s=61&t=GQi76s6QPYbghkf3OPMywA Quote Asked about the importance of re-signing D'Onta Foreman, Panthers asst. HC/RB coach Duce Staley said: "Super high for me -- but my last name ain't Fitterer." Lol. A bit of tension in that room

Clueless bastard

Because when he had a chance to make plays, when the plays where clearly there, he didn’t there are probably hundreds of posts on the forum about his shortcomings with film back up reviews included …not to mention the internet Everything you say is true. What is also true is he didn’t help himself or the situation when he had the chance college tape is great….but 2.7 seconds is the requirement with the new head coach. Let’s see if he can do it

Better get a center just because mays plays 3 positions doesn’t mean he plays them well. Austin has back to back season ending injuries and he isn’t getting any younger Brady is Brady good guy injuries as well and never played center to my knowledge it makes zero sense to spend all that money on guards and not have a solid center or take unnecessary chances with previously injured or inexperienced players Zero

Morgan had experience in Buffalo as well let’s not discount that as far as his time with fitterer, sometimes learning ‘what not to do’ is just as valuable as what to do. I’d say he has been exposed to both. He has a losing poker hand that he is trying to turn into at least a draw over the next 3 years, and even to hit on the 3 years, the draft picks, free agents, and Young have to pan out of all his moves, the only one that bothered me was Luvu…he did not try hard enough in my opinion I don’t know what to expect. I know improving that online was a have to…Corbett to center, no……but the draft comes I do believe, also, both Morgan and Canales will have little tolerance for underperforming…be that players or coaches or Bryce Young. my expectation is they will look like a overhauled team, playing better to the end of the season than the start 5 wins and the ability to score 3 to 4 TDs a game is the high water mark for 2024

Honestly. It would not surprise me particularly with his boy JJ in the draft

Agree for the sake of the team he needs to pick it up and with this staff it’s not going to be tolerated…they didn’t draft him He won’t be coddled and 2.7 seconds is his measurement and he needed one I still remember his having to be told to stop wasting time getting to the line, be up tempo, show urgency very very lackadaisical and the whole team picks up on that he seems to have an odd personality for a qb He is by no means an alpha and that’s ok if he gives his team a chance to win and executes Honestly, he reminds of a teen age boy who has to be told to pick up his room and make his bed within a day of being told

I’m not talking organized team activities im talking Bryce doing what winning QBs do..be it Stroud, Newton, Brady…take a pick …establish a relationship before then