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No, I don't think Hubbard is going anywhere, just talking to my fellow dawg.

To be fair Etienne didn't get a whole lot of opportunities. The miniscule body of work (20 carries), however, did produce 94 yards and a 4.7 average. I guess we can conclude that he's decent depth. Could be running on the bubble though as special teams was a little sketchy.

Old man If is dead and stiff. But, to play the game, If Icky returns back up to par and if Walker is extended, and if Moton can play in 16 games and if he is extended, and if we decide to sign one of the four expected free agent tackles, two of which who also grade in in the low 80s just like Moton and another in the mid 70s, then we'll be alright. I mean, all the "ifs" are ultimately born of speculation. 2026 is so far setting up to be better than 2025. People are positive about our chance of winning the division, and that's before they see what we draft later in the month. There's always more than one way to get to where you want to go.

There is like one pro-ready tackle according to most scouts, and even his arm length has been in discussions, as well as Fano's and Proctor's. Fano basically has 32" arms (my goodness!). The optimal arm length is 34 inches. When Rashawn Slater came in, he had short arms, but was technically elite. The closest one to him, who is technically sound is Mauigoa. All the others have work to do. When you add it all up, they may have to move to guard. The only one that I think is a slam dunk to play left tackle is Freeling, though Miller has that possibility but will likely stay on the right. Either way, there is a huge possibility, if not a downright likelihood, that neither would unseat our projected starters during the coming season. Lastly, for all this "potential crisis" talk about tackles, the 2027 class is expected to be strong and deep.

Admittedly I did not. Just going by what I remember in a Panther uniform. I know that we're Panthers fans and appreciate Ginn's stay with us, but If we're being honest, Ginn was a bust. That's why he played for so many teams. And, I still say he wasn't as explosive or twitchy as Concepcion.

I can't see it. Ginn was very smooth, but in no way was he really elusive. He'd just catch it and outrun you with world class speed. He was largely a one-trick pony. No one was going to catch him. Concepcion is elusive and simply more explosive. That release off the line is wicked and he is just a savvier route runner and grittier overall. He didn't win the Paul Hornung award for nothing.

I seriously doubt the Chargers are going to let him go for basically nothing, notwithstanding that he hasn't really lived up to his potential. Honestly, he has just as many if not more questions than when he came into the league. He was overdrafted.

Yep. Not really the point though, which is we're not drafting a Center in the first round under any circumstance. The positional value just isn't there.

Whatever you say. It's a deep wr class that should produce several good receivers. According to Matt Harmon and other respected analysts, it wouldn't be a shocker if Concepcion ends up the best in the class.

I didn't know you were in the Panthers' FO.

I'm not calling names, but Concepcion was compared to Keenan Allen in this very thread.

If you say so. All that is is coach-speak. Center may be addressed, and it may even be likely, but it won't be in the first.

I mean, I hear you guys saying "UDFA," but I could see using a later day 3 pick on him. Round five and especially rounds 6 and 7 are highly speculative anyway.

And what words are you referring to? How about the fact that in his own words, he basically said that in the money rounds, we ain't drafting for depth, but players that can make an impact from day one?