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19 minutes ago, Waldo said:

He is the best WR in the draft IMO. I also think you can get similar players in later rounds...

I also like Taylor over the other TEs and see him going like Olsen at the end of the first. Neither Warren or Loveland did any workouts because they only had value to lose. Taylor is going to be better and has obvious zip over the other two.

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7 minutes ago, CRA said:

feels like last time panthers55 and I agreed on something was 2012 when we advocated for Luke.  100% certain that Warren must be the pick now! Overall the board didn't want Luke then either. 

Weren't you in on McCaffrey with me too? Maybe it was someone else.

With Canales being an offensive guy, there is always hope. With Warren and Sanders on either end we can run or pass from the same look and dominate either phase of the game.

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19 minutes ago, panthers55 said:

Weren't you in on McCaffrey with me too? Maybe it was someone else.

With Canales being an offensive guy, there is always hope. With Warren and Sanders on either end we can run or pass from the same look and dominate either phase of the game.

I wasn't CMC.  Only picks in all honesty I have called early and wanted and been right on of late are Cam, Luke and finally XL last year. 

I mean, I knew we were drafting Bryce, had Horn figured out, etc. going in but I wasn't championing those ahead of times as the picks I wanted. 

I have no confidence they take Warren but I want it to be the pick.   I'd prefer them take front 7 guys in rounds 2-4 and add a FA starter.  We get Brown back.  I don't think it will be a tough assignment to improve next year upfront vs last year on D.  Take Warren in round 1 and do something like Jordan Burch in round 2.  Then add some more talent up front in rounds 3 or 4.   Add a slot WR or 3rd down rec RB in the other.  

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1 hour ago, Waldo said:

I also like Taylor over the other TEs and see him going like Olsen at the end of the first. Neither Warren or Loveland did any workouts because they only had value to lose. Taylor is going to be better and has obvious zip over the other two.

yeah Mason Taylor can also play in the slot as a WR so i agree he is going to have/has more zip & elusviness as a route runner than the other two

 

 

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2 hours ago, Jon Snow said:

Better throw Mason Graham and Walter Nolan in the mix. Maybe even McMillan and Membou in that group as will. They have interest in all of them

I think Graham is the only player I would turn down a trade down to take--but it depends on the trade.

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39 minutes ago, Happy Panther said:

Malaki Starks might be BPA at #8

It might be a bit high, but would love to have him. Would give us fantastic safety starters, something Evero needs in his defense 

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Funny thing--we should have enough info to have a very open mind right now, but it sorta works the opposite direction.  With very limited knowledge, some of us are dug in and certain who the pick should be--I am more confused than ever--but that is how i roll.

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12 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

Funny thing--we should have enough info to have a very open mind right now, but it sorta works the opposite direction.  With very limited knowledge, some of us are dug in and certain who the pick should be--I am more confused than ever--but that is how i roll.

This is a draft where 1 pick can throw everything anyone predicted out the window. I do not think the Panthers are locked in on one player. I think that is the same with every team. There's so many options available that you just take whatever is left among the discards that suits whatever you need. The talent on day 1 is really that even.

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5 minutes ago, Basbear said:

I'd have to logout or start the biggest bitachfest in huddle history, followed by calling for new leadership.......then do it again tomorrow....

At least he fills a need and is a baller. We could do much worse. It is what it is. Yada Yada same old Panthers. 

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