Natalie Miller (aka Verge): per her sources, Panthers moved up to #1 to take Bryce Young

[MHS831]

6 hours ago, top dawg said:

I mean, I could be wrong, but I told y'all early that if we move up to one it would likely be for Young. 

I remember telling you this and then you repeated it, taking credit.  It was an ugly scenario. 

No, I remember you saying it.  It caused me to take a deeper look into Young, and I watched one analysis that sold me on the pick--he was at the LOS, calling line blocking schemes and changing the play---very sophisticated--demonstrates elite processing.

You have to be careful about the workouts because the best QBs are rarely the best athletes.  the reason?  They must be the best processors first.  I think Stroud is going to be great and I would not mind taking him, but if this group of coaches thinks Young is the real deal, then who am I to argue with them?

A few hints that have been stated along the way:

The comparison between a QB and a point guard. 

Comments that his size does not bother them.

Basic descriptions about what they are looking for in a QB--and they praised Bozeman and Thielen recently about their positivity and character--it matters a lot to them.  Not that any of the top QBs have character concerns, but Bryce is beloved by his teammates--even the Georgia Bulldogs talked about what a great guy he is---leadership matters.

[Saca312]

The Panthers certainly would be an outlier if they did not have Young as QB1, given from a variety of sources most of the league has him at top. I'd say from a preliminary standpoint, the Panthers traded up likely with Young in mind, and unless somehow something changes their mind in the next month, I'd say they're pretty much zero'd in on him.

[MHS831]

There is another giveaway that demonstrates how highly regarded Young is in terms of respect around the league.  The Texans reportedly offered their 2024 first round pick to Chicago to move up.  Reportedly, they loved Young.

Keep in mind, as stated on NFL Network, that SF in 2021 originally traded up for an Alabama QB--Jones--and during the time between the trade and the draft, fell in love with Lance.

Romeo was madly in love with Roseline before he met Juliet and forgot all about her. In other words, Shakespeare understood the NFL Draft.

While we know that Young is an incredibly smart player, that does not mean Stroud is not.  I am sure that the Panthers will know the answers to their questions in due time.

Edited March 21, 2023 by MHS831

[MHS831]

6 hours ago, travisura said:

None of these numbers are high to me. 9 in 30 games is not even one every 3 games.

Did we not just watch Baker have 2-3 per game?

[BIGH2001]

I can’t remember a time where her “sources” have been correct.

[MHS831]

5 hours ago, Verge said:

Where do you guys even get this stuff lol

He has got it all figured out--in his brain--beneath his mullet.

[Mother Grabber]

14 minutes ago, BIGH2001 said:

I can’t remember a time where her “sources” have been correct.

she called Horn

[Jon Snow]

Right. They will not even tell their new FA wr and somehow its leaked to a source. I'm calling  BS once again. 

[Khyber53]

I think it's probably been young since the very beginning, otherwise there'd have been other trading options at a lower cost. That being said, a lot can happen in a month and an unexpected injury or some kind of crazy scandal could change things around.

Just going to have to trust Reich and the fellows to know what they are doing and how to get the most out of the young man.

[csx]

Theey haven't had pro days or private visits. Any teams draft board being leaked is either fake or being gamed

[rmoneyg35]

8 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

 

To be fair he plays in the sec which arguably has better talent at defense.

[Brooklyn 3.0]

"Sources"

[stan786]

7 hours ago, Wolfcop said:

Young is not throwing this week. He is throwing at Alabama's 2nd pro day in April. Some have speculated that he is still recovering from an injury, but not sure that is legit. Perhaps he just wants to make sure he has the last impression. 

You got a source on this? I saw yesterday Slade Bolden was running routes for him Thursday. Just curious.

[Obeg]

39 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

Right. They will not even tell their new FA wr and somehow its leaked to a source. I'm calling  BS once again. 

I tend to think they probably told Thielen who they were planning to draft if the draft was today.. of course with a lot of caveats. That would have to weight heavily into his decision.