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This is an interesting take that I'm not sure enough folks are talking about. Not the trading part, but the walk year that he's entering. Only guaranteed back on this roster next year is Brooks. That's not to say that Hubbard couldn't be re-signed....just seems more unlikely, than likely. Miles makes the most sense to be cut/traded due to his contract, but Chuba being a FA & the direction that the league is trending with not paying backs 2nd contracts, makes this a real possiblity too.

It's interesting for sure. Corbett has been our best OL the past couple of years, when healthy. He and Moton are plug and play, without concern. He has the build and IQ to make the move, but it's not necessarily that easy to just "cut and paste" with success. A couple of things in Corbett's favor: Film junky, high IQ and vocal leader of the OL already Has a connection already with BY9 Experience > rookie is always preferred at C, especially at a position that is critical for Young's success in only his second year. IIRC, wasn't Corbett responsible for the hand signals last year on snap counts. Leads me to believe he had personnel responsibilities and played a part in protection slides and identifying the Mike. Body type and style of play is a fit for C We still need to draft one this year, but it doesn't have to be a top-tier Frazier/JPJ kind per se.

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I think he's the selection in R2 for us based on Morgan and the need for someone with a high IQ and work ethic to wear the green dot. I also think 33 will be traded to kick off day two as it often is. So, my crystal ball that means absolutely nothing is WR at 39 and then with our selection probably in the late 40s/early 50's would be Wilson. We drafted Kuechly when the "need" wasn't really there. Wilson's red flags are health, but he was outstanding this past year at staying on the field. Two torn ACLs but with a guy like Thomas Davis still connected here and the last injury for Wilson coming 3 years ago, I'd say if the medicals are cleared, he's as healthy as TD was. A hybrid TD/Kuechly is what Morgan probably sees in Wilson, and the rookie would fit opposite Jewell's lack of coverage/range like a glove. We can still grab a C at 65 and add TE, CB and EDGE. Something like: - Legette - Wilson - Van Pran or Bortollini - Wiley - Brownlee

I am all about giving TMJ another year to see what he can do under Canales and Idzik's guidance. Not to make excuses for TMJ because he's brought a good portion of it on himself, but he hasn't been set up to succeed either. He has the traits and experience at LSU that you look for and was only 20 when drafted, so he still has time to prove himself. I would give him this year to step up and see if the light has switched on for him yet. No harm in the competition.

Don't get me excited on Barton. He was taking some C snaps today at his pro-day and Jeremiah thinks he's a center in the NFL. I assumed he'd be off the board along with JPJ.

Does Thomas or Shipley intrigue you at all for us breaking the drought? I think Thomas can be that EDGE we need, while not having to blow a 2nd on him.

I'm not a Clemson fan, but would kicking the tires on Isaiah Simmons as a depth/Chinn-type find a role in Evero's defense? 25 years old and can be depth at that hybrid LB/SAF spot. Would be cheap and if he looks lost, we cut him in August.

I know it's an epic feat to do a 7-round mock for all 32 teams and respect that Matt even did this. That being said, I'm not a fan of the selections given who was still on the board when he made those. A tackle being the selection at 39 when a center like Frazier was still on the board or a CB like McKinstry is just not going to happen here. The day 3 picks were pretty meh too given who was still available for us. It is what it is.....national writer can only know so much.

I've read about how important it is to have a knowledgable C running the show with all of the communication, protections, pre-snap decision making, etc. That being said, Frazier looks NFL ready day 1 and I really hope he is a Panther at 33 or 39. There's still good talent at the position that we can get at 65, but Frazier is a bonafide stud. His wrestling background and nastiness in the trenches intrigues me a lot.

Clowney is the best option but is probably using Carolina for leverage elsewhere and who knows when he signs. Lawson is the guy I really want. 28, a true 3-4 EDGE and can create havoc still, if healthy. He has to be the pivot if Clowney falls through. I know Danna is a young guy, but he seemed to line up a lot with his hand in the dirt at end vs. standing up outside. Or maybe it was just the YT vids I saw. Idk. Just sign Lawson.

There's a very good chance a player like Brenden Rice or Javon Baker is there at 65, if we went speedy/shifty WR in R1 (McConkey, Worthy, Franklin, Pearsall) and wanted to double dip in R3. I personally think we are locked in on Coleman, McConkey and Legette (in that order) at 33. I think a re-signed Diontae + Coleman + Mingo + ISM is a very balanced young core 1-4 for Bryce for the next 3 years. Let this coaching staff try to turn Temble into Otton and/or find our TE1 in '25.

For as much as fans complained about a lack of depth all around last year, we also have way more than I anticipated complaining about a depth youngish swing tackle getting inked. Can’t have it both ways. It is what it is….a depth signing that can start well in a pinch. He’s not replacing any of the starters long-term.

Where does everyone rank Tyler Boyd amongst the available FAs. With Williams and Gallup scheduled to come in, would Boyd be equally as appealing? Here they are side-by-side w/ 5-year averages: Tyler Boyd 6'2" 203 29 years old 72rec - 828yds - 4TD Michael Gallup 6'1" 198 28 years old 47rec - 647yds - 4TD Mike Williams 6'4" 218 29 years old 51 rec - 809yds -4TD Williams is rumored at $12M per. I feel like Gallup and Boyd will be under $10M per. If these guys are not long-term answers, should Boyd be brought in for a look-see?

I'm not a fan of the EDGE guys early 2nd. I'd rather grab a center and WR with our two picks. We weren't going to address every need this offseason, so reaching for a guy like Robinson, Braswell, Isaac, or Trice because of the hole there is not something I want to do, personally. We'll be picking top-10 next year and would prefer to land a beast then, and secure our anchor on the OL w/ Frazier at 33 and then Legette, Polk or Franklin at 39. I do like guys like Thomas, Kneeland, Murphy and Kamara at 65 though and think they can be quality starters.