Pejorative Miscreant

I see what they are doing here and I’m ok with the first pick. It goes off the rails for me with the trade of the 39th pick. You are basically trading out of the 2nd round and getting 3rd round picks in 24 and 25. You can get a probable starter at 39. Doesn’t set well with where we are at from a roster standpoint.

Damn. Seems like it was only yesterday when I was struggling to figure out how to pronounce his name. Now. Fast forward and he’s leaving. Time really does fly.

Well said. My response was going to be that guy in the helmet with the Panther on the side but I do like your brevity much better.

Fair assessment in my opinion I believe the org is doing there best to surround him with pieces that will help his progression. If that progression does not happen they should look to correct this sooner than later (i.e. in 2025 look to draft a QB if feasible) My view of BY is that there is still hope but as the season went on, that diminished for me. I want whoever they put behind center to succeed so I am pulling for him.

Entered State as a freshman right when Valvano was exiting. I have watched all teams since that time strive to achieve mediocrity year after year so this is both unexpected and special. Happy for the players coaches and fans alike. My son is also heading to Chapel Hill in the fall so it was highly entertaining as a State Grad to spoon feed him (in good fun) a poo burger Saturday night.

Cautious optimism would be my overall impression. As OP said you can’t jump the gun and judge overall results but the moves do seem to suggest a plan.

If they go into the draft determined to take two WR in the 2nd round it’s not a good idea. If the board falls that way then it’s a different story. I think it’s highly unlikely to fall that way but I could be (as I often am) totally wrong.

If Burns were still here under the tag he would be pedestrian and playing to not get hurt. There is reason for optimism and in thinking Luvu is the only great loss on the defense. No reason to think the Defense cant improve.

FIFY

I think thus far, the FA has been fairly solid for the Panthers and should be able to play somewhat competitive football next season. That said, the optimist in me thinks this team is only a C, DB, Edge, WR, TE, RB and possibly QB away from competing for the division. Reality says in round 2 pick BPA who is not a kicker, long snapper or mascot and they get an A/B draft grade.

I think some of the reaction is misplaced acrimony for the Burns trade. If we had signed YGM for 9 a year some folks on here would be out on mint street with pitch forks.

Not all heroes wear capes

Agree but to me Thomas is a greater mystery. Bersin's ceiling was at best, a bottom of the roster guy and was always paid as such (as I recall but I may be incorrect on this). Thomas' ceiling is at best a bottom of the roster guy that gets paid like he produces but doesn't.

The team can buy a new turnstile and a couple practice dummies. Probably come in well under 400k and still be able to replace the lost productivity. That’s front office genius IMO.

Not the most glamorous but its probably one of the best jobs in football. If he plays competent in spot duty he’ll likely have a very good income stream for several years and stand a real good chance to walk away from an NFL career when it’s over instead of limp. There are worse fates.

Yes. I personally think it can be beneficial if an owner is engaged but not overly involved. Tepper has a right to know what is going on but outside of agreeing milestone events he has no business being the decision maker for personnel decisions, coaches strategies etc... I am good with him asking questions and signing off on events when it comes to say tagging Burns or trading the farm to move up to #1 and draft a QB. But he is not knowledgeable enough to give the pointed directives to tag a specific player or trade assets to draft a specific player. There is a fine line between engaged and meddling but right now the Teppers are on the wrong side of said line.

Well folks there is some honesty in that. Truth be told my proudest moment/enjoyable event related to the Teppers was attending a concert at BOA. All the football stuff has been total garbage. So at least Nicole ain't lyin'.

Very underrated sport IMO. My kids started playing rugby in middle school and enjoyed playing it more than football. Great game. Don’t always get the games but enjoy watching when I can.

IDK. Last years first rounder wasn't...

This. I Have no clue. Just hope everything gels and the voice of reason in the room isn’t based on who has the biggest bank account. If it is the case he is destined to fail. if that isn’t the case then he has a chance to succeed.

Me thinks this is the best approach. To early to tell how everything shakes out but there is a hell of a lot of foreshadowing that says it doesn’t look good.