ALERT: Mike Garafalo, Panthers taking RB in 2nd round

[Jon Snow]

41 minutes ago, Khyber53 said:

There's not a position on our roster that can't be upgraded in the draft. If the right guy at the time of the pick is a running back, then take him. 

We are literally a "the cupboard is bare" team right now. There's one sacred cow on the team that can't be replaced and he just got an extension this off-season to play DT for us. But there's still a spot to either side of him that can and should be replaced.

Running back under appreciated in the league, well that's a load of bull. Undervalued does not mean under-utilized. If that RB can catch and can find the hole in the line and make something for us, it'd do so much for our offense. And if he can pick up the blitz and block like a demon? Heck, that'd be great.

We had a guy like that. Dude played in the Super Bowl this year while our team took vacation and watched the game on TV.

[jb2288]

Interesting. I don’t love it but I can see Morgan’s vision. Absolutely without a doubt know if Bryce is your guy by this thanksgiving by setting him up for success. Defense can get built through FA and over the next couple years, this season is all about knowing on Bryce 

[jasonluckydog]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

 

Juan for Huddle president. 

 

 

[Aussie Tank]

That’s when we need to trade down 

[Shocker]

If they take Corum I vomit

[frankw]

17 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Not gonna lie--personally, this would upset me.  There are only a few RBs in the league that rise above the status quo--dime a dozen label--and we had one here, but traded him.  I just do not see a special back that makes me think we would be much better off with him.  No CMCs, no Derrick Henrys.

In hindsight you could make the argument of keeping him. But we still had no franchise QB. Nor did we have a staff in place to utilize him without making him the entire offense to the detriment of the rest of the moving parts. As a result he could not stay healthy here. Then you have the issue that whether he says it publicly or not let's be honest he was at least partially relieved to get back to the city his family has deep roots in. He's where he and they wanted him to be. Can't keep torturing ourselves trying to look back.

[BrianS]

34 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

We also need a back that can pass block.  Chubba sucks in that area, and his hands are suspect.  So aside from toting the rock, he is a liability--especially when we become one-dimensional as you describe.

Stop it.  The dude caught 39 of 44 targets last year.  He had a higher catch percentage than CMC did.  You gotta be willing to process and evaluate new information.  Players improve areas of their game.

 

[AceMan]

Can we still cut Miles Sanders even if we don't draft RB in the 2nd???

[Navy_football]

25 minutes ago, Shocker said:

If they take Corum I vomit

Curious... why?

[Shocker]

1 minute ago, Navy_football said:

Curious... why?

Just don’t like his athleticism or speed.  He was extremely productive but Michigan overmatched most teams on their schedule which allowed him to eat.  Better options IMO

Edited April 26, 2024 by Shocker

[Captain Morgan]

from The Beast (Brugler) on Brooks

STRENGTHS: Shifty athlete with outstanding run balance and vision … skillfully presses the hole and sets up defenders with subtle juke steps, forcing tacklers to dive 
at ankles (credits Texas RB coach Tashard Choice for developing his elusiveness, especially at the second level) … instantly changes gaps (and frustrates linebackers) 
with his explosive jump cuts … able to breeze through arm tackles with his initial acceleration through holes and in/out of his cuts … sticky hands as a receiver with 
the body control and catch radius to pull in off-target throws … dangerous target in the flat with his ability to make the first man miss … blocks with the awareness 
and toughness needed for pass pro … only one fumble in college … described as a “genuine” person by his teammates and as an “invaluable” leader by head coach 
Steve Sarkisian; had such an impact that Sarkisian sent him on the field for the final snap (victory formation) of the 2023 Big 12 Championship Game (just weeks postACL surgery) … averaged north of 6.0 yards per carry in each of his three seasons in Austin. 

 

WEAKNESSES: Tall, well-defined body type but leaner than ideal with inconsistent power and pad level … guilty of making too many moves in the backfi eld when the 
read calls for him to get downhill in short yardage … shows patience on one play, not enough the next … bl ocking skill set is promising, but he prefers to slam his 
shoulder into blitzers instead of setting up shop and using his hands … saw just 46 snaps on special teams … medical evaluation will be important after he suffered a 
torn ACL in his right knee (November 2023), which required surgery and sidelined him for the remainder of the season and the draft process; also battled injury as a 
sophomore and had bilateral hernia surgery the day after the bowl game (December 2022), which sidelined him for most of 2023 spring practices … only threequarters of a season’s worth of starting production. 

 

SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas, Brooks emerged as the Longhorns’ go-to back in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread RPO offense, which utilizes both zone 
and gap principles. After two years behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, he put together an All-America-level season in 2023 prior to suffering a torn ACL 
(ranked top five in the FBS in rushing at the time of his injury). Despite a wide gait and long legs, Brooks is a controlled, instinctive runner who forces missed tackles 
with his subtle ability to set up defenders and string together moves with timely, sharp cuts. He can be inconsistent in short-yardage situations but offers third-down 
value with his promise as a blocker and natural pass-catching traits. Overall, Brooks is a springy, balanced athlete with a feel for lane development and the elusive 
traits to create his own yardage, both at the line of scrimmage and on the second level. Stylistically, he reminds me of Kenyan Drake, although Brooks has much 
better vision and big-play potential (assuming he returns to his pre-injury form).
GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 48 overall)

 

[CamWhoaaCam]

2 hours ago, tukafan21 said:

 

It's not that hard, more frustrating than just the idiots on here who post the most unrealistic ideas/situations.

I feel like this comment is directed at me.

[rayzor]

1 hour ago, Shocker said:

If they take Corum I vomit

From excitement? Same here. The guy is a great leader and a TD waiting to happen.

[CBird]

A RB here would be a big mistake.  I like ray Davis and Guerrendo which can be had later in the draft.