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"Just a guy." That can probably be applied to any TE that we currently have. Now I am not saying Sadiq is all that (I haven't researched him yet), but I'd imagine that analysts are ranking him highly for a reason. If Canales is fully on board and D-Mo wants to draft him, I'm on board. The thing is, he may be gone before we're even up (which should also make people raise an eye).

Also, you don't really get good value by drafting a center in the first.

First off, we haven't been ignoring the defense. We have drafted several defensive players, but, perhaps more importantly, we have added good pieces in free agency. Secondly, the offense was still kinda bad (27th or so depending where you look at). You can't just say we can't pick an offensive guy while acknowledging that the offense wasn't good. Everything is on the table. Like I said above, it seems kind of counterproductive to say that we shouldn't draft an offensive player high unless they're at certain positions. The offense was mediocre at best. Sure, we had an uncanny knack to win some close games at opportune times, but the offense wasn't really good. To me, it makes little sense to put limitations on who/what we should draft when we need an upgrade at so many positions. What you look at is trying to get the best value--bang for your buck so to speak--and that's the way it should be. D-Mo has used FA to set up the draft in order not to be pigeonholed into anything, and that's the way that it should be.

You're equating wins with evolving, but It's a little more complex than that. This will be the new managment's third season. It will also be the third season where the Teppers have taken a step back. If you think that the only way to measure improvements due to seeming changes for the better is wins and losses after only two years--one being a playoff berth, "limping" in there or not, then perhaps you're being more emotional. By most analysts' measure, Dan Morgan has the Panthers moving in the right direction. He can only get us to where we need to be with the blessing and cooperation from the owners. He has said several times now, that they are easy to work with. Rhule, Reich and Fitterer did not say that. In fact, you could literally see the pressure put upon them by their countenance. Bottom line: it has been reported that they have changed and everything that we've seen (and not seen) is indicative of that belief. We were a playoff team, and we had a good showing. With the moves that have been made this offseason, and last offseason to be honest, NFL types are expecting the Panthers to compete for the division the upcoming season, and that's even before the draft. This is all with a QB that is still a question mark. Rome wasn't built in a day. David Tepper has seemed to internalize that, and now many fans need to appreciate the same. It could be argued that we didn't have any business winning the games we did in '24 or '25, much less make the playoffs this past season. A positive transition appears to be afoot. We are close to becoming a perennial contender, and that's thanks to a developing culture change that is being allowed to happen. This was not the case when the Teppers, particularly David, were fumbling around trying to figure out how to run an NFL franchise.

After listening to Morgan's presser twice, I came away with some key beliefs. First of all, I don't think he's a bullshitter. What you see is what you get. When he says something, he means it. The Teppers really have evolved as owners. Morgan has mentioned how they're easy to work with--a pleasure to work with a few times now. There seems to be a good relationship between all of them (and include Dave Canales on that). We'll see if it lasts. Yes, no one wanted to come to Carolina with the previous management, but that seems to have changed. The team signed arguably the top Edge, LB and OT on the market, two of them on pretty good deals and one on what I'll say is "not a bad one." And, credit Sunshine Dave "Flowers and Cotton Candy" Canales for helping to change the culture. Morgan mentioned getting guys--and I'm paraphrasing--that are not only great football players but great people. Don't look for us to be acquiring any James Pearce types anytime soon, just saying. We'll see if that holds true in the future. Dan Morgan really has set up the Panthers to take the BPA/BAP. He mentioned it at least a couple of times, and he doesn't seem pressured to pinpoint a particular position. He just wants quality players that will help the team. This is how it's going to be (to your joy or dismay, probably for as long as he's here), and personally I love it. Many of us know how Morgan was when he played: aggressive! That's what he's going to be when making acquisitions. He explicitly said it, and emphasized it. All avenues are open (think FA, waivers...the draft)! Personally, as long as it's controlled aggression and not reckless aggression, I love it. On KP: "Mobility is big in this league." He basically says if another QB is the BPA while drafting--we're going by our board, people--we're going to add them. ...

I sense a certain amount of indifference, at best, in this thread. No need to be negative at such an early time before the team and the season take shape.

Nah, man, we are going to go BPA. We don't have to draft DT and OT in rounds one and two. If the stars align up--which is possible--you may get your wish. I don't equate the two being of equal importance either, as OT is simply more of a need in my opinion due to Ickey's injury. Phillips & Lloyd are going to make a huge difference, and I would hope that Scourton and Umanmielen take noticeable jumps. The D-line is going to be able to eat due to the newfound pressure on the edges. One last thing: we absolutely will strongly consider Sadiq if he is there.

I know we've met with Genesis Smith, but I don't believe I see him listed.

I kinda see it as the same as any other position of arguable need. The thing is, I don't see any DT that may be available as the BPA at 19, but you never know.

Who had us getting arguably the best receiver in the draft last April? Dan believes in sticking with his board. That's what the Panthers will do. It's that simple.

That's going a little too far.

I see football as the ultimate team sport. High level competition brings out the best, and, as always, may the best men win.

I have been listening to analysts, and receiver is surely in the mix (as well as it should be). X appears to be a bust, and people outside of the Huddle aren't looking at Coker as a sure-fire WR2. I think we're going BPA (and that's exactly what we should be doing).

"Awful" seems a bit hyperbolic. He has made plays at times. He's just "awful" in coverage.

Probably not, but they're still hoping that he grows into a legit starter. It's year three.