Soul Rebel

Maybe this Dixon guy is Rickey reincarnated.....

Boom or bust here, and I'm not mad at all by the signing. He could be a piece to sandwich between TMac and Coker or he could get cut before week one. I doubt he's signed if Bryce isn't here, but I'm pulling for him. Former top-50 draft pick that has overcome a lot.

This is where I'm at. I thought he exceeded expectations mid-season, but kind of fell off. I actually liked him more than Incoom. Depth guy that could shine for a couple games here and there if he's feeling it.

A little undersized and seems like what we hope JT to be. He's younger and has more tread on his tires than the Njokus and Goederts of the world.

I hope so. Would also be sweet for Hendrickson to play Cincy twice per year after the sour taste in his mouth from the past couple of offseasons.

This + A'Shawn covers Lloyd.

If Princely can figure it out, Evero could really have some pieces. 1st and 2nd down - Phillips/Scourton 3rd down - Phillips kicks inside w/ DB, Scourton/Princely off the EDGE w/ Lloyd and Moehrig patrolling.

I do think the Phillips signing was a bit of an overpay to come to Carolina. Dan didn't want a repeat of last year and IMO, Phillips probably goes back to Philly for less. We didn't want a Milton redux, so we upped our number to make sure he came to Carolina. New England did it last year and wrote a blank check for Williams. They also went in on Carlton Davis III and Harold Landry. Look where they ended up. I think the Lloyd singing balanced the Phillips signing. I think Dan learned that pivoting from Phillips to someone else that is less of a fit in EE's system and settling for Chenal over Lloyd would've been a repeat of last year. Good on him. Decker on a fair 2-yr deal and I'm good walking into the draft with what we've got. Darnell Mooney would be another late add if his pricetag comes down a bit.

This is crazy! I went into today wanting Lloyd and did not expect Phillips. To leave with both of these guys in their prime is pretty wild. Dan just followed through on his word of getting back to what made teams fear coming to the Bank. I think our R1 pick is either OT, DT or FS....BPA of those three. I also wouldn't be surprised if we move back from 19. If somehow Monroe Freeling is there at 19, that should be our pick.

I am surprised Lloyd hasn't signed. I'm thinking he's trying to get maximum coin seeing a few guys just below him signing already. He will either get the Brinks truck backed up to him or will come in below market. If it's the latter, we might be good. Not holding my breath for Lloyd, but I could see us sign Dean, Nijman and maybe trade or sign a QB2. I think Andy could be dealt during the draft to move up ever so slightly or swap day 3 picks as a throw in. We just want to get off that $$.

Exactly.

Side comment I noticed w/ the Linderbaum signing.... I know they say they don't plan to trade him. I still wonder if we reach out to see if the Raiders truly wouldn't listen to a trade offer on JPJ.

Exactly. How many of the Phillips doubters were also unhappy with the Turk signing this past year?

I'd take Otton in a minute.

No doubt. I'd say Hendrickson would cost as much GTD and maybe Oweh. We for sure are rolling the dice slightly here, but injuries can occur at any point, regardless of history. I trust Tillis' skills in the verbiage and contracts to make sure we're not bent over a barrel with this. For me, we've tinkered with "safe" guys and it shows. I'm done with the Wonnums and Pat Jones' of the world. I think missing out on Milton last year is what pushed Dan beyond a more palatable number for Phillips. I think he probably goes back to Philly for less.

I don't think there's an EDGE we could've not nitpicked had we signed them: Phillips - injury history Hendrickson - older Chubb - older & injured Epenesa - JAG/better than Jones/Wonnum? Oweh - unlocked under Minter just last year Reddick - older Mafe - numbers were down; lost in the SEA shuffle We needed EDGE help (and have for several years). Dan goes out and gets arguably the best EDGE guy at only 27 years old to pair with two young EDGEs. Can't really complain.

IDK....I know the sack numbers aren't there but the QB pressures are - top 10 in this. It's hard to look past injuries, but the contract looks like $20M/yr guaranteed and I'm sure there's injury clauses/escalaters in there that somewhat protect the Panthers. If he stays healthy, he gets closer to $30M per, which is inline with the top edge rushers in the league. I still think DB needs another partner next to him and a green dot ILB. I'd take Nakobe Dean from Philly on a budget-friendly 2-yr deal.

Now, can Evero/Wash unlock this guy in our scheme? Love the measurables, potential and what he brings to the field....when healthy. Rangy, quick and only 27 years old. Lots to work with here.

Pricetag is high, but I like that we are not leaving our EDGE room to JAGs. Scourton/Phillips is nasty.

Gofundme for Rickey getting a sick nasty VPN to keep Goodell at bay?

Since jumping off TwitterX and on Bluesky, I do miss a good Rickey post....especially this time of year.