Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Tee Higgins Smoke...

App Panther
 Share

Recommended Posts

kungfoodude Grand Master

kungfoodude

Posted
Posted
36 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Trading premium draft assets to turn around and hand a massive contract to a guy who has missed a combined 10 games in the last two years is the EXACT type of move that this organization should NOT be making.

I would MUCH rather just draft T-Mac at #8. He projects similarly to Higgins IMO anyway. I would prefer a pass rusher at that spot but if we're this interested in adding a potentially elite receiver then just stop this mess of trying to give away draft assets and a huge chunk of cap and draft the guy.

Or the Iowa St. kid in the 2nd. Or Burden or Egbuka if we trade down. 

We have ample options rather than spending crazy money.

But, as someone accurately pointed out in the RB thread, we rarely make wise decisions in the draft.

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
LinvilleGorge Grand Master

LinvilleGorge

Posted
Posted
2 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

Or the Iowa St. kid in the 2nd. Or Burden or Egbuka if we trade down. 

We have ample options rather than spending crazy money.

But, as someone accurately pointed out in the RB thread, we rarely make wise decisions in the draft.

Yeah, we just can't be doing the double whammy of giving up premium draft picks to hand out massive cap eating contract. We need to try to add quality at a bargain and draft picks are by far your best bet to accomplish that. Free agents are one thing. That is only costing your cap space. Draft picks are another thing. That is only costing your draft assets. But trading premium picks for vets who are going to demand a top of the market contract is burning the candle at both ends.

  • Beer 2
  • Flames 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
kungfoodude Grand Master

kungfoodude

Posted
Posted
6 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Yeah, we just can't be doing the double whammy of giving up premium draft picks to hand out massive cap eating contract. We need to try to add quality at a bargain and draft picks are by far your best bet to accomplish that. Free agents are one thing. That is only costing your cap space. Draft picks are another thing. That is only costing your draft assets. But trading premium picks for vets who are going to demand a top of the market contract is burning the candle at both ends.

The FA moves so far have been confusing. Some seem rooted in the reality of the fact that we aren't going to be making a big turnaround in year 2, however others seem like throwing caution to the wind and full steam ahead.

It's been odd.

  • Pie 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
frankw Grand Master

frankw

Posted
Posted

I would certainly like to solidify the WR room but if the Bengals are being twats about the asking price then move on. It's already going to require an exorbitant investment and it is unknown if Higgins is even worth all that even if he stays healthy.

  • Pie 2
Link to comment
Share on other sites
The Lobo Grand Master

The Lobo

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, frankw said:

I would certainly like to solidify the WR room but if the Bengals are being twats about the asking price then move on. It's already going to require an exorbitant investment and it is unknown if Higgins is even worth all that even if he stays healthy.

Exactly. If it’s going to take weeks, look at the draft or FA

  • Pie 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites
CarolinaLivin Grand Master

CarolinaLivin

Posted
Posted

As much as I would love any number of these star players on other teams, we need to be realistic here. We aren't going to fill all of our needs, wants, and dreams in one off-season. Some have been saying all off-season, we likely aren't going to get a WR1 this off-season. We need to upgrade some starters here and there and upgrade depth everywhere. Be smart about our cap and our draft capital for a change. We aren't 2 players away, let alone 1. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TheSpecialJuan Grand Master

TheSpecialJuan

Posted
Posted
3 minutes ago, CarolinaLivin said:

As much as I would love any number of these star players on other teams, we need to be realistic here. We aren't going to fill all of our needs, wants, and dreams in one off-season. Some have been saying all off-season, we likely aren't going to get a WR1 this off-season. We need to upgrade some starters here and there and upgrade depth everywhere. Be smart about our cap and our draft capital for a change. We aren't 2 players away, let alone 1. 

 

3 minutes ago, CarolinaLivin said:

As much as I would love any number of these star players on other teams, we need to be realistic here. We aren't going to fill all of our needs, wants, and dreams in one off-season. Some have been saying all off-season, we likely aren't going to get a WR1 this off-season. We need to upgrade some starters here and there and upgrade depth everywhere. Be smart about our cap and our draft capital for a change. We aren't 2 players away, let alone 1. 

 

  • Beer 1
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Join the conversation

You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.

Guest
Reply to this topic...

×   Pasted as rich text.   Paste as plain text instead

  Only 75 emoji are allowed.

×   Your link has been automatically embedded.   Display as a link instead

×   Your previous content has been restored.   Clear editor

×   You cannot paste images directly. Upload or insert images from URL.

×
 Share
Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • Krovvy
      2025 NFL Draft - Round 1 Discussion

      By Krovvy · Posted

      It's who I want, but it'll take our third round pick. Don't you think?
    • MechaZain
      89 on T-Mac before the draft

      By MechaZain · Posted

      Love or hate Scout Smitty, 35 minutes of our franchise's best WR talking about the new guy three weeks before the draft is an interesting watch   - Steve's choosing his words more carefully now and keeping his favorites close to the chest lol - Most teams had T-Mac as top reciever in the draft and the only one with WR1 potential. -  Finesse player in a large body. Compares him to AJ Green. "I love AJ Green." Interestingly Green was considered speedy and Tet ran a faster 40. - "F****** dangerous in space" per scouts around the league but has trouble getting seperation. - Below average strength/physicality for his size. Difficulty blocking and against the press. - Low energy when he's not the focal point.  Smitty actually saw some of himself in him there. I thought this was his best insight. - High floor. Believes he'll be good at worst.    Summary: A natural at wide reciever with unique athleticism for his size. Question marks around drive and physicality will be the difference between him being good or great.
    • Jmac
      Well played Panthers....good job

      By Jmac · Posted

      I think they had their eyeballs on Tet all along and where hoping he would fall to 8. This draft is stacked on the defensive side of the ball. They knew if they could grab their guy without giving up draft capital, it would be a win.  They have a plethora of quality defensive players left to choose from. Happy they didn't pick Walker. Undersized and really didn't put up the numbers worthy of a high pick. Time to pick the guys you want on defense and start building on that side of the ball. Add another Oline guy late in the draft to keep stacking the line. I will be happy with that scenario.       
×
×
  • Create New...