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Fitt's thinking with all the sixth rounders..... I'm going to solidify our special teams for the next 5 years. 

Were gonna third rounder ourselves straight to the superbowl, just like Seattle did.  Isn't that how it happened for them?

Justin Fields?

I'm jealous of that backyard.... I live in southern Cali, those types of backyards don't exist out here.

JUSTIN FIELDS!!!!

17 minutes ago, Varking said:

I’m with you. Been on the Fields train for years. He’s been the 1B to Lawrence’s 1A for some time now. I’d hate to believe we overthink things and talk ourselves out of pairing Fields with Moore, Anderson, CMC, Moore and Joe Brady if he is on the board at 8. 
 

His game against Clemson is probably the best performance of any of these kids in the last few years in a single big stage game. He straight up took over after getting injured. He has the pedigree. He has the stats. He has the right attitude. From a character standpoint you aren’t going to find a better kid in the draft. 
 

And he accurately airs the ball out during real games. It’s everything we are looking for in a a QB. Giving Darnold competition, even giving Fields competition by having Darnold to compete against will only help us make the right decision at QB. 

I want him to be a Panther.  I just wholeheartedly believe that Fitt/Rhule are too enamored with the idea of another desperate team over paying for the 8th spot (assuming we find a suitor).  Unfortunately, draft Capital only works if you hit on those picks.  This morning I reminded of the Julio Jones trade, and how Cleveland squandered every single one of those picks.  But how could we go wrong with possibly two starter quality QB's on rookie contacts?  We shall see.

9 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Fields. He sold me in the Clemson game. I always loved Wilson.

Shi Smith sold me at the Senior Bowl.

Marvin Wilson sold me when he helped the FSU defense stone wall a dominant UNC rushing attack.

Eric Stokes and Greg Newsome sold me with workouts. Always like the players but wasn't quite sure on the speed measurables. Yeah, those questions definitely got answered 

Agree.  Fields playing through that injury was pure Grit.  I would love him to be a Panther.

I would like you all to share your thoughts on any prospect that you have come to know and like/appreciate.  Maybe it's there journey? Maybe it's because they're an absolute beast, and you look forward to their play at the next level.  I for one, really enjoy hearing about Kwity Paye's journey.  I love how this young man carries himself.  No matter where he goes, I can't help but root for him.  These stories really add the humanity aspect to each player, as opposed to just seeing each prospect as a commodity.  Please share your thoughts/stories!

Great read. How Steve Smith became a Panther.  

https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/31315883/20-years-later-steve-smith-remains-carolina-panthers-best-draft-day-calls

Well first and foremost, I certainly hope he can manage his disorder, in a healthy manner. This disorder is no joke.  Given the right medication management, he should be fine.  

Lol.  That's an Orange County (CA) boy for you.   Although, I grew up in the same county as Sam, most of my family is from the south.  So the foods I experienced growing up were o so different than other households.  Lol..  it was encapsulated with *points finger....biscuit.  

I thoroughly enjoyed the bit on being "criminally under coached".  However, if/when Sam Darnold has a career year for us, Brady is good as gone.  Which worries me about any sort of consistent progression with Darnold.

Third Leg Greg from the U?

They say the optimist invented the airplane, and the pessimist invented the parachute.  So, I honestly have a healthy dose of each.  

I will say... no matter what happens this draft,  I hope we can all (just for a moment) step away from our secondary life of "the greatest talent evaluator that the NFL has never heard of" and realize that this organization is doing everything possible to deliver us to the promise land.