If you were GM, how would you use our that first pick in round 2?

[SCO96]

In this scenario you go into the 2024 draft knowing that Bryce will be starting the season as the #1 QB on the depth chart. What would be your top priority in round 2: O-line, WR, TE, dare I say it…pick another QB, or would you trade down for additional choices (big mistake if you ask me)?

I think this draft is critical. I just don’t see Carolina acquiring top free agents after the disastrous 2023 season. This team is sorely lacking in talent so we can’t afford to miss on this pick. We need to find a starter in the 2nd round (and round 3 to be honest).

 

[45catfan]

If the right QB is there, definitely QB.  The TE class is weak.  Interior OL can be had later.

[WarHeel]

We need a pass catching TE that can also mitigate some pressure when asked to block. 
 

Every successful team in the modern NFL has one of these it seems. 

[CPF4LIFE]

Really depends how the board falls. That aside i would look at OL or WR in the second.  I definitely think we should get a QB but it aint gonna happen with first pick. 

[45catfan]

Just now, WarHeel said:

We need a pass catching TE that can also mitigate some pressure when asked to block. 
 

Every successful team in the modern NFL has one of these it seems. 

Weak class bro.  We wait and wait and wait and wait and when we decide we can't wait anymore, we  draft a guy in a bad draft class for that position out of desperation.  It's the Panther way.

[Dingo_ate_Babies]

Best available TE or WR.

Draft all offense. Devote the entire draft to getting weapons/protection for Bryce. 

Defense is already solid. Keep our defensive free agents if possible. Plug defensive holes with affordable free agents.

Done.

 

[Shotgun]

QB, WR, OL,DL one of those positions.

[TheBigKat]

A fast twitch WR, we’re getting no separation

[Tbe]

All offense. OL in the 2nd, WR in the 3rd, TE or OL 4th.

[Martin]

If the right QB fell, I would look at that. If not, an OT to allow Ickey to slide to LG or a WR.

[Johnstonny]

Id do a gettleman .....draft all fuging oline with a LB sprinkled in there...

[Johnstonny]

1 minute ago, Martin said:

If the right QB fell, I would look at that. If not, an OT to allow Ickey to slide to LG or a WR.

Jayzus...if the North Meck qb fell to us id get him outta HS...better than anything we got..

[woahfraze]

Depends who is on the board and also who we were able to bring in during free agency, but giving Bryce one more year, I’d say the most glaring place to focus on is the offensive line. The WR situation is bad, but building an offensive line that can consistently pass protect and bringing in an offensive staff that can scheme up some better route combos, mix in some motion, etc to help make things easier on all the players, you can more easily manage with less talented weapons. We need better skill position players too, but they’re a less glaring issue than the line and scheme IMO. 

[Soul Rebel]

WR and OT class is deep. We could get a first-round talent at WR in mid/late round 2. 

If our goal is to protect Bryce and build our IOL so he can perform better like was done for Brees, kicking Icky inside is a no-brainer. I'd like to see BC with some experience under his belt and a stud LG like Icky beside him. 

We could find a very good OT in R3 this year too. 

All depends on HC/GM and the direction they want to go in. If it is someone like Harbaugh, our current OL (with Icky at G) is made for his style of offense.