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Free agent WR targets?


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32 minutes ago, *FreeFua* said:

Coker isn’t an FA

The only person from that group I’d overly care about bringing back is Cade Mays and maybe Christensen just so the OL can continue doing what they’ve been doing chemistry wise 

Woods would be fine but I wouldn’t overpay. This team needs to be realistic this offseason and realize we’re not playing for a SB next year. 

Keep the OL together. Get Young a WR or two. Then focus on defense but do not overpay for guys just because we need to fill holes. If Young ends up being our franchise QB then take the approach that our first realistic competitive year starts in 2026

Coker is an ERFA - we have rights but we still have to sign him to a new contract.  He was a UDFA so he was on a 1-yr deal.  He belongs on the list.

As for the team priorities, WR is down the list behind most of our defensive needs.  You have XL, Coker, and Thielen - there are certainly upgrades to be had, but WR is not as big a need as EDGE, DL, LB, CB, or Safety at the moment considering contracts and talent.  I am all for one of the top 3 WR's if they are Brian Thomas level or better, but not at the sacrifice of most of those defensive needs.

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Higgins is the only one I'd feel comfortable giving big money to. Godwin is good, but coming off a major injury and, IMO, hasn't flashed true #1 ability the way Higgins has. Granted, both play opposite elite WR1s.

I do think there are some solid #3 options available; Josh Palmer from the Chargers is my favorite.

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4 minutes ago, Jay Roosevelt said:

Higgins is the only one I'd feel comfortable giving big money to. Godwin is good, but coming off a major injury and, IMO, hasn't flashed true #1 ability the way Higgins has. Granted, both play opposite elite WR1s.

I do think there are some solid #3 options available; Josh Palmer from the Chargers is my favorite.

We already have a #3 though....would you want Palmer over Coker/Thielen?  I honestly like our top 3 at the moment.  If we don't go get a true #1 I would rather leave it as is.  

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22 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

No more high priced FA. This team must draft their way out of football purgatory. 

this.... unless it's for the trenches and we hit it the way we we did OG. i think this is the only place we should be throwing a lot of FA money if we're going to be. 

would rather we build through the draft, though and save the big money for good players we want to keep around. 

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44 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

No more high priced FA. This team must draft their way out of football purgatory. 

Naw thats the old plan, If the Panthers truly believe Bryce is their guy. they need to gear up while he is on his affordable rookie contract and see how far he can take them.

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We need at least 2 WRs IMO. We need a WR1 and a WR3/4 speed/deep threat/returner. Due to our cap situation I don't see us actually getting/going after a Tee Higgins type of FA. Maybe if our cap was more like the Patriots. Basically we are going to have to scout and draft our butts off. 

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