Dan Morgan and Brandt Tilis press conference

[rebelrouser]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

- Plan at 8 is still BPA

That is most likely going to be Ashton Jeanty.  

[frankw]

1 hour ago, CanadianCat said:

The biggest take away, and Im surprised that no one mentioned it is where they asked Tilis if the reason for the structure of the deals being mostly 2 year deals is because of BY potential contract and he said,

 

"... we didnt think too much about Bryce and where he is, thats still TBD."

I appreciate his candor. Lots to prove this season for a number of guys including our QB. You see what you've got this season and go from there.

2 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

- Plan at 8 is still BPA

 

2 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

“I do see the potential of us trading back and picking up more picks.” - Dan Morgan

Don't overthink it. We can't draft to save our lives in the second round anyways. BPA at 8 and keep it moving.

[PNW_PantherMan]

1 hour ago, CanadianCat said:

The biggest take away, and Im surprised that no one mentioned it

Because I'm just going off of @TheSpecialJuan's summary.  For all I know this press conference never happened.

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Panthers' defensive overhaul in free agency means draft flexibility

https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-defensive-overhaul-in-free-agency-means-draft-flexibility

I do not see it this way--we upgraded, but we will need to draft an Edge, WR, DT, CB, S, OT, and maybe a TE.  That is six or seven needs and I don't really see that as flexibility. 

[csx]

 

[Davidson Deac II]

1 hour ago, rebelrouser said:

That is most likely going to be Ashton Jeanty.  

Not a chance.  

[TheSpecialJuan]

9 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I do not see it this way--we upgraded, but we will need to draft an Edge, WR, DT, CB, S, OT, and maybe a TE.  That is six or seven needs and I don't really see that as flexibility. 

I think Dan and Brandt realized they can't fix everything in one offseason and instead they've made several prudent moves to add competent starters and depth pieces. It's the smart long-term play.  

[Pejorative Miscreant]

3 hours ago, rebelrouser said:

That is most likely going to be Ashton Jeanty.  

I think it depends on how they quantify “BPA”.  From a talent, playmaker, insert superlative standpoint I think you may be correct.  If BPA grade takes into account need, positional value and other factors he will not likely be “BPA”.  
 

Not disagreeing with you but when they drop BPA I can’t take it literally.   I thought about creating a topic on different factors that might go into BPA for these guys as I think it might spurn interesting conversation but never got around to it. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

6 minutes ago, Pejorative Miscreant said:

I think it depends on how they quantify “BPA”.  From a talent, playmaker, insert superlative standpoint I think you may be correct.  If BPA grade takes into account need, positional value and other factors he will not likely be “BPA”.  
 

Not disagreeing with you but when they drop BPA I can’t take it literally.   I thought about creating a topic on different factors that might go into BPA for these guys as I think it might spurn interesting conversation but never got around to it. 

Probably more like best defender available.

[rebelrouser]

39 minutes ago, Pejorative Miscreant said:

If BPA grade takes into account need,

...it is not BPA. 

[PNW_PantherMan]

3 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

...it is not BPA. 

What if BPA is a long snapper

[rebelrouser]

Just now, PNW_PantherMan said:

What if BPA is a long snapper

I think you can leave out special teams based on limited playing time. BPA for a position of need is simply not BPA; it is drafting for need.  The two most likely available players at 8 who are at the top of their position are Jeanty and the LSU tackle. 

[csx]

He said something like the best bplayer that can help us or something to that affect.

We don't have any glaring holes in order to field a team and have flexibility. You can argue what we should do and there are valued arrangements for several positions. Which i believe is evidence they put themselves in a good situation for the draft.

Edited March 27 by csx

[Pejorative Miscreant]

18 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

...it is not BPA. 

Correct.  
 

Which is why I don’t take it literally when they say BPA.  Please read the entire post.