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I don't think there is anything left for Cousins to prove. He's 35 years old and been in the league for 12 years. He is what he is. Decent but never enough to get a team over the hump. If Penix proves to be better a better route for the Falcons, then Cousins has a 100 million dollar retirement package.

I respect and agree with everything you said here. But for me it’s May and I’m a fan of the shiitiest team in pro football. I gotta enjoy the wins where I can get’em

They are smart but they are terrors when they are young. I crate train mine so he stays in a safe space lace for him and everyone else. 9 years later he still loves the crate. It takes a lot more f consistency and discipline but they are lovely companions

We'd be bitching about a moronic owner and FO that gave up a ransom for a draft pick and then were content to let him sit on the bench.

Very true. I think (don’t hold me to the exact stat) that only 10% of draft picks end up being considered upgrades/legitimate help for a team. If that stat holds true 90% of the time the pessimist has an argument that he/she is right. That usually comes in the form of “I told you so” That said, I applaud anyone coming in here trying to be optimistic even when/if I think they may be a bit unrealistic. I think that is a facet of fandom.

Mustard is like Chinese take out. It satisfies the immediate craving but everyone knows it’s not the real thing.

My perception/opinion of the draft based on a few categories. Solid draft in my opinion. Addressing need with perceived roster upgrade: A Got WR the team desperately needed, a solid pass catching RB and upgraded TE and LB positions with what could be contributors. Value of players drafted: B- My non-expert ignorant opinion on Legette is he was a bit of a reach. Full disclosure though, I thought Adonai Mitchell and Jackson Powers Johnson were solid first rounders and a lot of GM's and scouts disagreed. Brooks being hurt is a question mark/flag for me. Draft savvy: A+ Moving up to first for the 5th year option was a smart move with little to no downside. After that Morgan basically stole a 2nd round pick next year and still got his guy in the process. Also seems to have kept consistency with that "dawg" mentality the FO has been pushing.

I’ve done mock drafts since forever and the one thing I can say for certainty is they never ever work out that way in real life. The only thing useful in a mock is you learn a little about some players but no where near enough to claim you are an expert.

This made me chuckle. Thank you for the laugh.

Nah. I did 20 or so mock draft simulators and watched a ton of film (i.e. YouTube highlight reels). All these guys were reaches. Seriously though, the rankings we see from the media is just speculation. Gotta see how this plays out.

I don't mind the X links posted but I would mind if we took an RB at 39.

Starts the story off by talking about something he was doing. Leading with the "I" thing can be a hook but in Fowler's case it seems like everything wants to evolve around him. Middle class narcissist upset with a billionaire narcissist. Ended up skimming rather than reading. Sorry I even clicked it TBH

I vote for Random Tandem

40 is the new 30 and so on. At least that’s what old farts like me want to believe.

I get what you are saying but if you are a FO who loaded the line and brought in a vet WR in FA then and are still desperate enough to reach in order to get all shiny new toys for your “over drafted QB” to function then it doesn’t matter what the name of the game is. The game is lost already. I’m fine with a double dip in round 2 if it falls into place or picking up a 2nd receiver later. Just don’t want to reach out of desperation.

IF the draft plays out like that and both 2nd round picks are WR and its not a reach so be it. I somehow doubt it plays out like that but there is no guarantee that happens. We have needs all over the field on both sides of the ball though.

Many times the best deal is the one you have. This team has 2 top 40 picks with a draft full of talent and a team full of holes. Whatever they do they should not squander the opportunity that is sitting in front of them. Best you can hope for is that they don’t overthink it.

In the bot's defense, "consistent suckage" is technically a stable state.

I am a bit dubious that they would actually guarantee they will take him if he is available. Especially if there are at least 32 unforeseen variables that may happen before you pick. Something like "Your on our board at 33" may have been misconstrued.

This is well stated. I've often wondered and thought maybe there was a weighted composite formula that is scored that makes the grading quantifiable. It could also include intangible factors such as "dog" and "need". This is all conjecture and I'm dumb and blind as poo regarding what's in the secret sauce but that would be at least one way to approach it.

Sane me says this is logical, rational and probably correlates with history. Draft Weekend Panther Fan Me says all of the guys we pick during the draft are either day one starters or will be solid contributors right away. Draft weekend Panther fan me needs help...

Pure speculation on my part but I guess you could put the guy on the practice squad. Somehow I dont think too many teams are looking to purge a LS but could be wrong. Wouldn't want to waste a roster spot. I have to think the team and dare I say owner probably have a good relationship with JJ and will keep them in the loop on his retirement plans when he starts mulling it over. Dude breaks a team record every Sunday and that's gotta be cool for him.

Tepper shiit canned the old bot when he got rid of Reich. Dude means business now

This is a pretty good assessment IMO. As mentioned he is on a rookie contract and if he fails to improve we will likely have a high draft pick next year and wouldn't be surprised if we target a QB. I view the moves we've made should allow a young QB to display talent and grow. The upgrades to the line and beefing up the WR room also help, but it doesnt have to be the guy they have installed there now. That said, I want BY to succeed but he can't excel under these conditions or show marked improvement, you try to move on. Sure, it will turn out to be an extremely costly experiment but that is the only path.

Exactly. Would love to have a guy step in that slot and be done. All depends how the draft falls but if one of those guys is available it would be hard not to jump on the pick.