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2026 NFL Combine Thread: 2.26.26 - 3.1.26


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4 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

 

Man oh man. That 8-9 record without a playoff berth puts at 13 if I recall, ahead of both Atlanta and TB with their 8-9 records, due to our weaker SOS.  
We might have been in range to deal for that guy. I hope he doesn’t last to 8. And I hope some AFC team picks him. 

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4 minutes ago, strato said:

Cool. I am not wanting to debate or argue it. It is mostly my preferences. But a couple of things:

 I just don’t think he sees the middle of the field well. But besides that I would rather spend a 1st round pick at different offensive positions if we went offense, otherwise we have neglected defense something fierce the last few years. Last 1st rounder was Horn. That’s like 5 years ago now. 

 Investments… gee the last 4 drafts we have used a 2, a 2, a low 1st and a top ten pick on WR. Bryce has been here three years, three of those picks were specifically for him. 
And assets, I don’t think you are counting the haul we gave for the QB position. That counts and it was huge.
 

Add that up and add the Burns cap space we freed up when we traded him. We bought two guards and used the savings on them. Not on the defense.  I mean, that is a lot of investment in the offense when you put all that in a sack and weigh it. 
 

peace. Appreciate your post. 
 

I think the first 3 picks will be defensive players this time. At least that's how the draft is falling this year. I would not be shocked at all if our 1st pick is the number one safety in the draft. It appears he will be right there for the taking. 

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3 minutes ago, strato said:

Man oh man. That 8-9 record without a playoff berth puts at 13 if I recall, ahead of both Atlanta and TB with their 8-9 records, due to our weaker SOS.  
We might have been in range to deal for that guy. I hope he doesn’t last to 8. And I hope some AFC team picks him. 

He will not make it past TB if he doesn't go top 10.

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3 minutes ago, strato said:

Man oh man. That 8-9 record without a playoff berth puts at 13 if I recall, ahead of both Atlanta and TB with their 8-9 records, due to our weaker SOS.  
We might have been in range to deal for that guy. I hope he doesn’t last to 8. And I hope some AFC team picks him. 

Nah, he’s going to go top 10. I was worried Bucs were going to get him when they missed the playoffs but I can sleep better at night watching him kill the combine knowing he’s also out of there reach.

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4 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

It was never a realistic dream to begin with. The good thing is this draft is deep at LB so it's not the end of the world. 

Yep, those top 7 or so are looking like this year starters. Sonny is just 10% bigger and faster than the nest best. He's on another level, thus I do not see him falling out of single digits....unless his interviews are beyond bad. I didn't think he would measure this well, he proves the combine can still make you more millions. 

Personally I hate to see Panthers use 1st or 2nd on ILB unless the gold jacket is in play.... Seems like 3rd maybe too late of one of top shelf group. 

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2 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Yep, those top 7 or so are looking like this year starters. Sonny is just 10% bigger and faster than the nest best. He's on another level, thus I do not see him falling out of single digits....unless his interviews are beyond bad. I didn't think he would measure this well, he proves the combine can still make you more millions. 

Personally I hate to see Panthers use 1st or 2nd on ILB unless the gold jacket is in play.... Seems like 3rd maybe too late of one of top shelf group. 

they have already said he crushed his interviews yesterday.   After the season ended he was about a 25% chance he would fall to us.  Now its probably .00001% and thats being gracious 

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3 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Yep, those top 7 or so are looking like this year starters. Sonny is just 10% bigger and faster than the nest best. He's on another level, thus I do not see him falling out of single digits....unless his interviews are beyond bad. I didn't think he would measure this well, he proves the combine can still make you more millions. 

Personally I hate to see Panthers use 1st or 2nd on ILB unless the gold jacket is in play.... Seems like 3rd maybe too late of one of top shelf group. 

Tired of using 3rd rd picks on mid ILB.  Its past time we get a stud atILB or at least a decent starter

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1 minute ago, mrcompletely11 said:

they have already said he crushed his interviews yesterday.   After the season ended he was about a 25% chance he would fall to us.  Now its probably .00001% and thats being gracious 

if that's the case, you're right .00000000001%.

o well, edge is now my top want. 

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3 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Yep, those top 7 or so are looking like this year starters. Sonny is just 10% bigger and faster than the nest best. He's on another level, thus I do not see him falling out of single digits....unless his interviews are beyond bad. I didn't think he would measure this well, he proves the combine can still make you more millions. 

Personally I hate to see Panthers use 1st or 2nd on ILB unless the gold jacket is in play.... Seems like 3rd maybe too late of one of top shelf group. 

I don't think we take a ILB until the 2nd round. Our 1st round pick is shaping up to be an OLB, DT or S from the looks of it.

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1 minute ago, jfra78 said:

Tired of using 3rd rd picks on mid ILB.  Its past time we get a stud atILB or at least a decent starter

I just hate how the league de-valued it. plus the 5th option is why Lloyd is available this year after a career year. its a waste not being able use 5th on a stud. 

I do get you, this group running since shaq leftd is embarrassing. 

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31 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

I think the first 3 picks will be defensive players this time. At least that's how the draft is falling this year. I would not be shocked at all if our 1st pick is the number one safety in the draft. It appears he will be right there for the taking. 

Caleb Downs is definitely not gonna be there at 19.

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