Soul Rebel

Sewell (probably not happening) Slater Farley/Surtain II - different schemes and attributes, but both are CB1s in the NFL Parsons - Favorite player and gives us Luke 2.0, but more of a luxury pick given other holes

I think one of these three are on our roster in 2021-22 as the heir apparent to Teddy's starting spot (in no particular order) - Darnold Lance Newman I think Watson will gut us of assets and we won't be able to improve the roster enough around him in his prime. I think Stafford doesn't make sense for us and the #8 is too high of a pick to give up for him Wentz is damaged goods Jimmy G is overpayed and mediocre Rodgers ain't going anywhere Trubisky & Winston doesn't move the needle anymore than Teddy B did, IMO Dak goes back to Dallas and can't afford him

Stafford makes more sense to Indy, SF, Pittsburgh or Chicago. Teams that were in the playoffs and are in need of a QB upgrade. I also feel like that's the area of 1st round draft pick value that Stafford is due. I think our #8 is too much for him. I like Stafford, but I feel like for all of those poo-pooing on wins and not seeing the long-game process of rebuilding this team for a resulting 10-6 team, this is essentially the same move. Rhule & Tepper have preached that Rome wasn't built in a day, so making a move in year 2 for a QB that will be 33 next month doesn't seem like the right move. I won't be mad if it happens, bc I like Stafford....I just think this move is a year or two too early.

I see a lot of Baker Mayfield with Wilson. Frame, mobility and arm. I think Wilson is more accurate, but Baker had played more competitive teams than Wilson. Daniel Jeremiah thinks he's the real deal and compared his release and arm to Rodgers. FWIW, DJ also has not really said too many negative comments about all 4 QBs so I honestly think any of the big-4 would succeed with us. I would be real disappointed if we give up tons of draft assets to move up for one of these guys and then watch Lance go at 8.

I know this has been a theme during the latter part of the year, but I honestly don't remember any of this prior to 2020. In 2019, he had over 3000 yds passing, 41 TDs and only 3 picks....along with almost 500 yds on the ground and 10 more TDs. Other than the Indiana, Northwestern and part of the 'Bama game, I don't recall games where Fields didn't look like the best QB not named Lawerence. Fields was a stud in 2019 I'm pretty confident that TL and ZW have had at least 3 games over their careers where they had a bad day and if you put film on of them, it looks rough. This isn't anything directed at you LG, just more of a question about other games over the past 3 years of other games.

According to Fitterer, we will be in on all conversations. He also believes the SB success in Seattle had a lot to do with RW on a rookie contract. I also feel like the year they drafted Wilson, they signed Flynn to a HUGE contract to be their starter. The 'Hawks were always aggressive in pursuits of targets as well as moving around the draft, so IDK what direction the braintrust is leaning. It would appear that DW would both go for, as well as against Fitterer's vision and mantra. I could see Tepper wanting DW at all costs. I could see Rhule wanting to draft a QB and bring this process along slowly without gutting the team of draft and player capital. In Fitterer We Trust.

Though I'd love it, I don't see how we make a deal more appealing than what the NYJ or MIA can offer him without setting our team back 4-5 seasons with lost assets. NYJ: Darnold (25 yr old QB former #3 overall pick), 2021 #2 overall pick, 2021 #23 overall pick MIA: Tua (23 yr old QB former #5 overall pick), 2021 #3 overall pick, 2021 #18 overall pick ... and, it's South Beach in a state with no income taxes. CAR: Bridgewater (28 yr old QB) or CMC (former #8 overall pick), 2021 #8 pick Watson can veto any trade, so I could see that possibly with NYJ, but Miami....come on. A top-5 NFL QB making $20+million a year and could go be thee premier star in a major metropolis like Miami, why would I go to Carolina over that? Miami is a Watson QB away from being a perennial AFC contender. Flores is a coach that players want to play for, that team is young and knocking on the door of the playoffs. What Houston would ask of us would set us back so far. I'm okay with three years' worth of firsts and Teddy, but after that I think the risk-reward starts to hurt too much. We still have an incomplete OL, no CB1, a dance partner needed for Brown at iDL and three WRs that are within two years of walking. If we overpay, we are no better than Houston was with Watson.

Darnold is the only one in that convo that I would look into. However, I really do think NYJ hold onto him. He's talented and the new regime is light years ahead of Gase and his awful staff.

$33M in '21 $26M in '22 Whoooooo, that's a lotta dough. Obvy, Bridgewater would have to be part of any deal, but with a lot of areas of need and sending draft picks to get Stafford, I'm not a fan. It would be great to have him here, but a 33 year old non-mobile QB with an OL that is in need of at least 2 (maybe 3) new players, I don't think Suleiman can make this happen. The draft picks that would have to be sent would severely hamper our adding talent via the draft on cheap deals for the next year or two.

Looks like we were eyeing him last year as well. Can't hurt if we are looking at Watson and Stafford, but this looks like a Rhule desire that didn't come to fruition last offseason. Bigger picture could be grooming the next OC when Brady eventually moves on. https://www.prideofdetroit.com/2020/1/15/21066854/detroit-lions-avoid-losing-qb-coach-sean-ryan-to-panthers

Not sure if this has been mentioned already, but do you think Cam's previous experience here would be a subject discussed between him and Watson? I always felt like Cam was a big brother to Watson going back to their time in Cam's QB program. I wonder if Deshaun was pondering his options, if Cam would speak negatively about Tepper/Rhule and how his departure was handled. I feel like Deshaun and Cam have a tight relationship and Watson would really listen to Cam on the biggest decision of the young QBs life.

Kinda diggin' the rebrand to the Carolina Panther.

Not a huge fan of Trask or Mond, but heavily invested in Newman. I think he has a lot to prove, but if he can shine at the Sr. Bowl and then put on a top-notch pro-day/interview/combine, I am 100% in on him with our 3rd rounder.

I see more Baker Mayfield than Manziel, personally. I also think the 6'3" is inflated, though I have seen a pic of him beside Brees and Wilson is taller by a couple of inches. I like Lance and think some of the comps to Cunningham and Watson are solid examples. After the combine, I think lots of folks are going to be all over Lance. TL won't compete, Fields might be hurt and Wilson might underperform. Lance has the measurables and SPARC potential to reel a lot of folks in. Lawrence Fields Wilson Lance Sewell Parsons Farley Surtain II Slater Chase Smith We won't get TL, but lots of names to drool over.

I did see an article about this and it looks like opening too soon was an issue in SF during the 1918 flu... https://www.businessinsider.com/what-san-francisco-can-learn-spanish-flu-pandemic-coronavirus-1918 I do believe that we have to find a balance in order to start getting back to life, but striking that balance is no easy task. Open too soon, virus spreads again. Stay at home, economy crashes deeper.

Wow.....scary to think about.

This may have already been said, but I wonder how many hospitals and examiner offices chalked up deaths in November/December to pneumonia/flu/respiratory issues. Seems like Covid kinda resembles pneumonia and during the winter months, especially with the elderly, this could be overlooked. Especially when nations were so convinced that it was an "Asia" issue early on, similar to SARS or H1N1. Regardless, the death totals being reported worldwide are probably so far and away from the actual number, it would scare a lot of folks.

Benji Funch Brown Hill Garrett Byrd

My issue with the WRs is Ginn. I love the chemistry between he and Cam, and there's no doubt that he came up big for us last year without KB. However, after 2016, do we really retain a 32-year old veteran, when there's a 25-year old Philly Brown sitting there? I believe Ginn will be here this year, but he's also taking a roster slot from one of the potential youngsters. If Hill and Norwood continue to push, we need to hold onto them. What about Byrd? Garrett? It's crazy how loaded we are and that's why I truly hope we keep 6 on the roster this year. After this season it gets easier when Ginn leaves. KB-Funch-Brown, and then two of Byrd, Garrett, Hill, and Norwood.

Out here on Seattle radio, they're talking up Henry at 26. They, much like us, have several more important needs (OL, LB, DE) but a Marshawn Lynch replacement that runs as forceful and nasty as Lynch makes a lot of sense. He was in town last week visiting, for whatever thats worth. John Schneider is one of the best in the bizz (along with DG), so Henry at the end of the first isn't such a crazy thought. Not that I needed a Seahawks GM to let me know this, but just to put to bed that Henry is only a 2nd round pick is a silly thought. If DG thinks that Henry fits what the Panthers want to do on offense, and others on the board (Lawson, Robinson, etc.) are not there, Henry would be a good pick for us. There's always an argument to be made against a player in the draft (Star had health concerns, KB had drops, Shaq was a tweener). I can argue why not to take most players you toss out there at 30, but I'd rather focus on how they fit with us. A guy like Henry is a rare once-in-a-blue moon RB. He could be a classic 'Bama back that flames out in the NFL with only a handful of good plays, or he could be an Eric Dickerson/Marshawn Lynch kind of matchup nightmare for opposing defenses. Nobody knows, but I trust our front office to make the right call. Funny thing is..... all of this Henry debate could be for naught 10 days from now when we step to the podium and draft ...... Keanu Neal - SAF - Florida

I'm so stoked for this game to start. Biggest home game in franchise history?? I feel like we've said that a couple of times this year already, but it's gotta be. BofA was rocking last weekend, and I can only imagine 75k fans should be standing for 3+ hours today...... or they better be! I was at the New Orleans monsoon game and never experienced a professional game like that in person. I hope today exceeds that and we make Panther Nation proud. 3.40pm can't get here quick enough..... guess I've gotta start drinking now.

I'm good with it. Black on black is still amazing, but I feel like our W-L record is awful with them on. Are we scheduled to wear the black/black again at any point this season? I know we usually wait until the latter part of the season to sport the dark colors.

Luke may go down as the Greatest Panther of all time, once it's all said and done. I'm just happy that he is signed long-term and even happier that I was at that game in the rain and felt BOA shake, rattle and rumble. @BryanPalmese