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Do the Panthers take advantage of a strong TE class or ignore drafting a TE since they signed Hurst?


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8 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

We are likely to miss out on a good class because by the 3rd round the pickings are going to be slim.  There's no way the team is taking a TE over a WR in the second round.

They should if the TE is the better player. TEs have succeeded for years as the number 1 receiving option in the NFL. That said, yeah, in desperation, they'll reach for a WR.

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4 minutes ago, jayboogieman said:

They should if the TE is the better player. TEs have succeeded for years as the number 1 receiving option in the NFL. That said, yeah, in desperation, they'll reach for a WR.

LaPorta may be there in the 3rd, but after him there still will be serviceable TEs, however not sure-fire starters.

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We will draft a TE I am sure. But I would suggest we get a WR or two and a pass rusher/ outside linebacker type or two as well. Add a few decelopmental guys in the later rounds BPA.  But TE to me isn't a huge need as both Tremble and Hurst are going to.like this offense.

 

 

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5 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

We will draft a TE I am sure. But I would suggest we get a WR or two and a pass rusher/ outside linebacker type or two as well. Add a few developmental guys in the later rounds BPA.  But TE to me isn't a huge need as both Tremble and Hurst are going to.like this offense.

 

 

That's a lengthy list for a team with only 6 picks, well 5 because the first one is be a QB. "Or two" isn't happening...one spot at most, which will prevent other needs from being addressed.

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Recent history suggests that a rookie TE has a very low chance of making an impact in year 1 compared to their cousin the rookie WR.

If the Panthers were to take one of the top TEs they would most likely need time to develop; having the other TEs on the roster for "this season" shouldn't really impact the long-term thinking that occurs during the draft.

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27 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

That's a lengthy list for a team with only 6 picks, well 5 because the first one is be a QB. "Or two" isn't happening...one spot at most, which will prevent other needs from being addressed.

Remember that a lot of UDFAs are available as well which I include as part of the draft since it occurs immediately after.

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I would like to, but Ian Thomas for another year precludes us from it. The TE classes should be strong from now on as it has become a glamour position honestly. Any pass catchers now make bank. I think the franchise tag is more for TE than RB these days. I’m just happy we got Hurst and if he stays healthy I think he’s going to have a career year as our primary passing down TE. 

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1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Okay. If we end up passing on a TE who becomes the next Olsen or Kelce to reach on a WR who becomes a JAG I'll be sure to remind you of this take.

Do you remember what we gave up to trade for Olsen?  Travis Kelce was a 3rd round pick.  That is a theme with the TE position.  I would love to have a conversation about this.  But you have to be honest about what we are talking about.

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15 minutes ago, Wes21 said:

Do you remember what we gave up to trade for Olsen?  Travis Kelce was a 3rd round pick.  That is a theme with the TE position.  I would love to have a conversation about this.  But you have to be honest about what we are talking about.

Yeah, and you can get Steve Smith in the 3rd. Tom Brady in the 6th.

These guys are noteworthy because they're very much the exception not the rule

 

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