Offensive Playmaker vs BPA

[Bear Hands]

Figure to get a new discussion going now that we're fresh into the offseason.

The question:

Is the lack of offensive playmaking a big enough need to supersede BPA?

Context:

Looking at any good offense that doesn't have a playmaking QB (Mahomes, Allen, Lamar), they have THAT guy at minimum.  CMC, Tyreek, Jefferson, Gibbs/St Brown, Lamb...you get the picture.  

We have nothing.  Thielen and Mingo may be the only carryovers at WR, and Hubbard is the only potential carryover at RB.  Nothing really at TE (although I still like Tremble as a long term TE2)   

Is this void critical enough to prioritize over the rest? Or should we exercise patience with building an offense and find the best player we can, position regardless?  This idea can also extend outside the draft in respect to priority FA/trade targets.  

And with the uncertainty with Bryce-- is getting a legit weapon critical to his success or do you risk prioritizing BPA, hoping he elevates above-average talent for another season? 

Can we rebuild by finding the best foundation pieces possible or prioritize offensive weapons? I can see how it could feasibly be a combination of both, but if you had to choose, going into 2024 -- where do you lean?

 

[WarHeel]

I don’t think anyone could look at our roster and say there aren’t holes at virtually every position. Whether they go BPA or offense playmaker, there should be zero reason they botch our first pick. 

[lightsout]

First pick has to be a success. Period. I don't think anybody will really give a fug the position as long as that player produces at a high level.

[Martin]

We have to go BPA with the state of our roster. That’s how the Lions built their roster and it is something to mimic. They were widely panned for taking a RB and LB in the first round, but they were both BPA in their rankings, and it paid off handsomely for them. We need great players and not reach for a position.

[LinvilleGorge]

We can use an infusion of talent everywhere. BPA every pick. If we have numerous players graded similarly and the phone is ringing, listen to the offers. We need talent everywhere, period.

[1989]

That’s tough. I think I would go BPA on offense. Wether that’s a WR, TE,  or Oline.

[45catfan]

It's an offensive heavy first part of the draft.  BPA  will likely be an offensive player, probably even a WR.  Although it could be a QB....just say'n.

[jayboogieman]

1 minute ago, 45catfan said:

Although it could be a QB....just say'n

That's not going to happen no matter how much some of the fans want. They'll most likely take a WR. Hopefully, they'll go Oline if they have any of them rated higher than the available receivers.

[mrcompletely11]

Trade down at 33 if price is right.  Too many holes and not enough picks

[kungfoodude]

BPA all day.

Our roster is insanely bad. We have to improve starting talent AND depth.

[WarPanthers89]

BPA but if that’s the case and it ends up not being on offense, we have to get Bryce some weapons in FA. That part is not an option, as we have to properly evaluate the kid. He was in a situation last year that was by far the worsts in the league for any QB, much less a rookie. 

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, WarPanthers89 said:

BPA but if that’s the case and it ends up not being on offense, we have to get Bryce some weapons in FA. That part is not an option, as we have to properly evaluate the kid. He was in a situation last year that was by far the worsts in the league for any QB, much less a rookie. 

I don't really think we are likely to be able to land a game changing weapon unless it's overpaying for an aging veteran looking for one last payday. 

We will be in a much better position next year with another top 5-10 draft pick(basically an inevitability). On the slight chance we end up #1 overall again, we might be able to get a banger of a WR by trading down in the top 10.

I would just say we need to temper our expectations about the ability to improve much on offense. Seattle with Smith and Tampa with Baker had SIGNIFICANTLY better overall offenses than we will in 2024.

[Gapanthersfan]

BPA brought us decades of all-pros who elevated the talent around them. 

Drafting/reaching for need just made us have a 2 win season. 

Luke and 89 were largely BPA picks. 

Bryce is 2-3 years away from the talent needed to make his style of play work. So…  2-3 years of middle/late round talent on D because rounds 1 and 2 went offense out of necessity to build for Bryce? And that’s assuming our picks actually turn out. That’s nuts. A defense of free agents, mid and late rounders? Really? 

Are we trying to make Bryce win or trying to make the Panthers win? We drafted a project at #1 plain and simple and are now feeling the after effects. 

trust the process. BPA. Build a TEAM. Another stud DT? I’ll take it. Corner? Sure. First 3 picks go defense and the huddle melts down? Whatever. 

Teams that win on the regular: Stud GM and scouting, stud QB, pick a lineman with every draft and draft BPA. If you overbuild at corner and have too much talent now? Trade one for high picks, and keep reloading your roster bc your stud QB puts the team on his shoulders and makes the whole offense work. When on the cusp, put a couple talented but aging vets on the team looking for a championship before they retire. 

Bryce? “If he dies, he dies.” Elevate the players you have, young man. 

[chknwing]

lol remember that year gettlemen tripled down on corners.  That worked out great.  Unless you are drafting in the top 15, Draft BPA, use free agency for needs.