Panthers re-sign CB Michael Jackson

[mrcompletely11]

2 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Drafting a TE in the 1st in an offense that doesn't seem to use TE much in the passing game doesn't make sense.  

there are hoards of articles detailing why a first round te is a dumb pick.  They never pan out

 

https://www.unexpectedpoints.com/p/the-complicated-and-uncertain-value

[CPF4LIFE]

22 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

feels like Morgan and co showed their hand and I am completely okay with it

Yes.....Adding a pass rusher threw the draft would solidify all these moves. I mean why just stop now and pivot another direction? It makes no sense, we got guys to stop the run now we just gotta get after the qb. Solidfy the line and worry about everything else next. 

[45catfan]

4 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Drafting a TE in the 1st in an offense that doesn't seem to use TE much in the passing game doesn't make sense.  

Because our TEs suck?  That's a good reason no to use them much in the passing game.  I mean, a 4th rookie all but showed up all our veteran TEs and Sanders is average at best.  Point being, there's a reason we don't use our TEs as weapons in the passing game and I don't think it's because Canales dislikes using TEs.

[jfra78]

5 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Because our TEs suck?  That's a good reason no to use them much in the passing game.  I mean, a 4th rookie all but showed up all our veteran TEs and Sanders is average at best.  Point being, there's a reason we don't use our TEs as weapons in the passing game and I don't think it's because Canales dislikes using TEs.

Look back at 2023 bucs 

[45catfan]

10 minutes ago, jfra78 said:

Look back at 2023 bucs 

Apparently Cade Otton was an underutilized stud.  As a middling TE he was still the 4th leading receiver on their team that season.  I mean, he wasn't going to have better stats than Godwin and Evans.  Their starting RB had a few more yards out of the backfield than Otton.

Edited March 11, 2025 by 45catfan

[jfra78]

2 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Apparently Cade Otten was an underutilized stud.  As a middling TE he was still the 4th leading receiver on their team that season.  I mean, he wasn't going to have better state than Godwin and Evans.

Point is he under utilizes TEs.  If we pick a TE in the first he would have to be our #1 option, that ain't gonna happen with Canales

[Growl]

43 minutes ago, Growl said:

maybe but I’m getting some offensive vibes

mike Kaye said recently that he feels it’s a near certainty they take a TE in the draft

doesn’t have to be at 8, but…

I mean the money they are throwing around is probably more indicative of a pass rusher, as well as their seeming lack of interest in any of the big names on what is otherwise a pretty big spending spree 

But it does kind of feel like TE is a real possibility. 

[WhoKnows]

1 hour ago, SteveSmithTD89 said:

2 years, 14.5 million. Not terrible imo. 

 

Good signing.

[AggieLean]

Pass rusher or Warren for the 1st pick. I don’t think Tet will be available 

[Luciu5]

53 minutes ago, Growl said:

I mean the money they are throwing around is probably more indicative of a pass rusher, as well as their seeming lack of interest in any of the big names on what is otherwise a pretty big spending spree 

But it does kind of feel like TE is a real possibility. 

I don't know about in the 1st, but I think they could draft another in the mid rounds. Tremble's contract is short and we still need a 3rd TE on the roster.

[TheSpecialJuan]

[Seltzer]

3 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

sure buddy

Lord knows I don't agree with you on everything, but you are spot on about the bust rate for TEs drafted high.  It's simply too high to justify it on a roster that still needs significant defensive help.

I know Warren is a great prospect, but it would be criminal to pass on the Edge talent that will be available at 8 given our needs.