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By micnificent28 · Posted
I can agree that he's not the same traditional tight end as say Warren but he's not that different from Loveland in a guy that plays more like a slot HVAC type row I don't think they're that much there He's probably not as good a route runner but with all that said none of them are the athlete that he is so it's kind of a watch there can I save for a fact that he's going to elite player probably not You're asking for a wide receiver 3 and that's kind of what this would be in a way but accept bigger and just as explosive he's faster than all the guys that you would find at this point in the draft to feel a slot need and he's a red zone weapon with size verticality and such I think he's just a bigger mismatch than those guys you name Yes your banking on potential I think he's a bigger threat to make a play after the catch just based off strength size and just dog. I can't say I know what the Panthers look for in terms of arm length at the tight end position because we haven't drafted an elite first round tight end almost ever but if I'm looking at the way they have made their moves this offseason they drafted to where they don't have to reach it need and they've addressed most of those needs and this is one of the secondary needs that fit the draft range and if available there's a good chance that's a deep will be gone by time we pick I think you're blessed if he does fall to 19 -
What you are going to see from MHS831, your "source for Panther Predictions that are Unlikely to Happen but if they did, they would be 'real cool,'" is a position-by-position breakdown of needs that we seem to have normalized. Tight End: The team is looking for a "game-breaker" and to improve upon a 24th-ranked red-zone offense. Though they have brought back their own players for depth, the organization is looking for more competition to improve the position's overall impact. In 2025, the unit averaged 8.1 yards per reception, failing to consistently stretch the field or provide a "scary" threat to opposing defenses. I think they were hoping that Sanders would be that person. He is not. I have read some Huddlers demanding the "all-around" TE, and that point is valid. However, you have to think about the focus on developing Young and the new age TE in the NFL. "The Carolina Panthers have heavily utilized multi-tight end sets, ranking among the top NFL teams in using 13 personnel (three tight ends)—a strategy they employed on 7.8% of plays during the 2025 season. Under coach Dave Canales, the team employs these formations to bolster the run game and create diverse passing matchups." This is why a seam-busting, pass-catching TE is so critically important for the Panthers. This need is perhaps much bigger than we realize. Do not discount the possibility of drafting Sadiq if he is there; I have seen him in the top 15 frequently. Too many drops for me, personally, and I am not a fan of a TE in round 1 (gotta think salary cap--grab a position that normally gets a high salary on the second contract--not a TE) Stowers in round 2 is also an option. I am intrigued by Trigg, a TE who should be drafted in the third round. Let our interest in Njoku demonstrate the kind of TE we seek right now. Do we need blocking TEs? Yes, but in a two or three WR set, maybe not as much as a traditional TE. I get the feeling we are not finished at TE. (Njoku? I am predicting that he goes to Chicago or Baltimore or Miami--Chicago #1) -
By micnificent28 · Posted
I'm not disagreeing with Bryce not being elite I think he's just middle of the roads kind of guy and maybe that's all he'll ever be but that might be enough to win after what we've seen with Donald I think you have to build around that and add people who can make him look better just like Jackson Smith did with Donald they also had an elite back in the backfield that help and an elite defense. I think McMillan is nice but you don't have anyone that really strikes fear and defenses deep or anything anything to keep defensive honest I understand you feel like they neglected defense in the draft when most of the time after the first pick they stuck to their defensive guns and then you spend your entire offseason market on the defense The defense isn't really the problem The defense was drastically improved in average and you added a pro bowler and another guy who could be a top 10 rusher like how much more do you want to invest in the defense You know what was the problem we couldn't score 21 to 28 points consistently and if you're stuck with Bryce you have to find another way to make that number look better IE playmakers somebody to is a threat to score every game that can open things up That's where you get better at not just making a strength stronger like that's not the reason you lost to the Rams
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