Best Offensive Line in Years

[Gapanthersfan]

7 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

We can get another established veteran like Dalton or Flacco, I think. That is more my speed than a bust 1st round QB gamble or some career backup. Get someone that has done it in the past and can manage the offense effectively enough to develop young players.

I think Bryce would probably claim another coaching head if he started all the games next season.

You hit on a biggie. Development of the younger talent. Andy does this in spades. Getting a tempo for the game. Rhythm. The offense is showing completion sans a franchise QB. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

6 hours ago, PappyMay said:

And everyone but Brady is under contract next year! About to do it again next year! If Mays can play center well would be a blessing. 

I believe Cade Mays will be a restricted FA 

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

I believe Cade Mays will be a restricted FA 

I would think he would be a very affordable re-signing. Also, this draft might be the one to finally draft a center.

[Jon Snow]

1 minute ago, kungfoodude said:

I would think he would be a very affordable re-signing. Also, this draft might be the one to finally draft a center.

I haven't been paying attention but are there any good OT's in the upcoming draft?

[kungfoodude]

2 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

I haven't been paying attention but are there any good OT's in the upcoming draft?

In the top 10 perhaps but I am not sure how much that makes sense unless the plan is to trade/cut Ikey or Moton.

There is a possible future path for Ikey at OG or RT if need be but that would be a mighty big waste of top 10 draft capital, IMO.

Ultimately, if the best OT tackle in the draft is available or is BPA, I am 100% for making that choice.

[Jon Snow]

1 minute ago, kungfoodude said:

In the top 10 perhaps but I am not sure how much that makes sense unless the plan is to trade/cut Ikey or Moton.

There is a possible future path for Ikey at OG or RT if need be but that would be a mighty big waste of top 10 draft capital, IMO.

Ultimately, if the best OT tackle in the draft is available or is BPA, I am 100% for making that choice.

I'm just saying I wouldn't rule anything out. But yeah, I'm hoping Dan truly sticks to a bpa mindset. He didn't do that last year but the early results are somewhat trending in the right direction. It's not bad for not having a 1st round pick. Time will tell of course. 

[PappyMay]

21 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

I believe Cade Mays will be a restricted FA 

I guess in my head his rookie contract would have been 4yrs. 2022 draft pick so last year would be the last year of his deal. Guessing maybe when got sent to the practice squad or something it could of changed how it work?

[Mr. Scot]

I agree with the overall assessment, but for the moment I'm still hoping we draft a top flight center to run the line in the future.

That said, I'm willing to see what Cade Mays can do.

 

[outlaw4]

Investment in the O-line should be a no-brainer for any NFL team, especially on the interior to deny defenders the shortest path to blow up a play. The fact the money we spent generated results should come as no surprise. Best part is that we can likely keep this foundation going for a while.

Still, probably best to always try and find an Ugly or two in the draft. Having good depth is critical, as is finding newer and cheaper replacements. I love Moton but I feel he'll be far too much money to keep around after 2026.

 

[countryboi]

We need to draft the best center in the draft and take this line to the next level.

also, it’s a testament to how good Hunt and Lewis are, that they raise the level of guys that were scrubs last year 

Edited November 12, 2024 by countryboi

[Captain Morgan]

1 hour ago, kungfoodude said:

I would think he would be a very affordable re-signing. Also, this draft might be the one to finally draft a center.

 

I'm feeling surprising comfortable with Brady and Mays at center.  Hate to lose Brady's versatility on the line with all the injuries we've suffered, but he'll be afforable and effective.

[Basbear]

23 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:

 

I'm feeling surprising comfortable with Brady and Mays at center.  Hate to lose Brady's versatility on the line with all the injuries we've suffered, but he'll be afforable and effective.

 

You got to believe some team or teams are going to toss bags of money at Christ. His 2022 LG tape is top tier. He's shown upper level play at C and LT without reps. 

 

I'd almost say if the Panthers were in great cap shape- tag the guy. *with intention of trading him 

He's going to get some 5 years 80 million deal, if not more. 

Edited November 12, 2024 by Basbear

[TheSpecialJuan]

42 minutes ago, countryboi said:

We need to draft the best center in the draft and take this line to the next level.

also, it’s a testament to how good Hunt and Lewis are, that they raise the level of guys that were scrubs last year 

[Mr. Scot]

1 hour ago, countryboi said:

We need to draft the best center in the draft and take this line to the next level.

also, it’s a testament to how good Hunt and Lewis are, that they raise the level of guys that were scrubs last year 

Jonathan Brooks is going to need to be really good for me to get over my anger about passing on Zack Frazier.