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[TD alt]

9 hours ago, micnificent28 said:

He would drop based on the reason everyone else in here is saying. Running backs aren't valuable and you shouldn't take them in the first. I do think that mindset is changing. Your seeing guys like Jenty Gibbs, Bijaun and Hampton prove their worth. But not everyone is ready to accept that change. This dropping his value 

The things I've been hearing about him is that he's going to be taken in the first round because he is that good. Many analysts believe that he is the best player in the draft.

[micnificent28]

3 hours ago, TD alt said:

The things I've been hearing about him is that he's going to be taken in the first round because he is that good. Many analysts believe that he is the best player in the draft.

I agree. That's what I'm hearing and seeing when I watch his clips the way he moves is Reggie bush like. He's a difference maker athletically. We don't have anyone like that on our roster offensively that just moves like an elite change of direction speed type. He's a first rounder for that reason.

Now if everyone is saying he's a first rounder based on talent, we aren't bringing back dowdle, we don't know what we have in brooks or if he will be the same when he returns, Chubba is a fine back let's not act like he does anything at an elite level. He's not super fast break away speed or power change of direction. How would love not even be considered?

[micnificent28]

15 hours ago, Jon Snow said:

Who says Love will be bpa at 19? You cannot go by mock drafts or someone else's rankings. Even if he was bpa there's a reason he would drop and that's the fact he's a RB.  No, we are not going to take a RB in round 1. Ask Marty Hurney how many wins CMC added to this team. 

I think that goes both ways ask how many wins CMC added to the 49ers or if they even have an offense without him. That said I think love is more gifted than CMC in every aspect except catching the football.

[micnificent28]

6 hours ago, csx said:

Your question was "What say you?" My answer was "absolutely not".

Hey I'm a draft guy I only post usually on the huddle when it's draft season combine numbers metrics and talent excite me. So forgive me for challenging your draft thoughts I like the conversation.

[micnificent28]

6 hours ago, csx said:

Your question was "What say you?" My answer was "absolutely not".

Hey I'm a draft guy I only post usually on the huddle when it's draft season combine numbers metrics and talent excite me. So forgive me for challenging your draft thoughts I like the conversation.

[TD alt]

2 hours ago, micnificent28 said:

I agree. That's what I'm hearing and seeing when I watch his clips the way he moves is Reggie bush like. He's a difference maker athletically. We don't have anyone like that on our roster offensively that just moves like an elite change of direction speed type. He's a first rounder for that reason.

Now if everyone is saying he's a first rounder based on talent, we aren't bringing back dowdle, we don't know what we have in brooks or if he will be the same when he returns, Chubba is a fine back let's not act like he does anything at an elite level. He's not super fast break away speed or power change of direction. How would love not even be considered?

I'm not like most people in this thread in regards to Love. I'm not like most in regards to RBs either. I think certain ones will always be drafted in the first round because they are valued that highly. From an on-the-field perspective, they are as valued as ever; business-wise and contract-wise at times to re-up, that's where things can get tricky with valuation. That being said, Love oozes potential and makes higher-ups' mouths water. I know that he if somehow he is available at 19, he will be considered if not taken. You don't leave that type of talent on the board unless there is another compelling player of arguably equal or more value at another position of need that may have a higher priority (like maybe Sonny Styles). Now all that being said, I  don't realistically see either one of them being there at 19 according to the draftniks.

[MHS831]

21 hours ago, micnificent28 said:

I do not disagree with your philosophy at all and typically I don't believe in RB in the first round but I think if you want a super talented guy like exceptional those guys go in the first round You're not getting Gibbs or love or Bichon or saquan you're not getting those type transformational figures anywhere but the first round I think our need at tackle is temporary

Hey friend, we both know there are no winners or losers until the draft is about 3 years old.  We all pound the table like we have the answers , but if we went back and read our comments from 2021--we'd have to change our usernames to save face!!   RBs are devalued, so you could get the best bang for your buck by taking a talent like Love.  

Edited 10 hours ago by MHS831

[micnificent28]

6 hours ago, TD alt said:

I'm not like most people in this thread in regards to Love. I'm not like most in regards to RBs either. I think certain ones will always be drafted in the first round because they are valued that highly. From an on-the-field perspective, they are as valued as ever; business-wise and contract-wise at times to re-up, that's where things can get tricky with valuation. That being said, Love oozes potential and makes higher-ups' mouths water. I know that he if somehow he is available at 19, he will be considered if not taken. You don't leave that type of talent on the board unless there is another compelling player of arguably equal or more value at another position of need that may have a higher priority (like maybe Sonny Styles). Now all that being said, I  don't realistically see either one of them being there at 19 according to the draftniks.

Very reasonable level headed take and I agree with everything said  nice to meet a fellow draftnik. Now of course I am a Panthers fan first but it oozes over to the draft to figure out what players could help the Panthers win a champion. So I'm a fan of players as well. Love has talent that comes around once every 5-10 years I think. I think he's borderline generational I hesitate to say he's generational but I think he's a rare talent

[OldhamA]

On 2/27/2026 at 4:47 PM, micnificent28 said:

I have been doing a bunch of mock drafts and this one interesting scenario popped up that made me question myself. I know our needs edge, mike, OT,wr, and secondary. This situation Love fell to 19 and I know we don't NEED a RB. But if we stay out at 19(I don't think we do) I don't think I could say no to love.

If this team really believes in BPA and love is there at 19 who realistic is better than love at this point? Love is a top 5 talent, there is no akeem messador or Caleb banks or Kenyon Sadiq type player I think I would rather have than love. He would make Bryce life much easier, he's a homerun threat on a offense that lacks speed.

He's essentially modern day Reggie bush to me and I think he could play alongside Chubba on passing down potentially as a slot and be the speed threat we really need. I think it's a bit crazy but I would be willing to wait til the second round and see who falls at edge(I think we land Chubb or loyd in free agency) maybe chase TJ parker if he falls or Rodriguez or golliday in the second/third. What say you?

Love got absolutely bodied by the Canes.

So no. He's not a generational RB and that's the only reason you'd spend a first round pick on a RB.

[OldhamA]

On 2/27/2026 at 5:12 PM, MHS831 said:

WHat I try to do is disregard my personal preferences.  My philosophy is spend $$ on the OL and not on RBs--never draft a RB in the first round and RARELY give a RB a second contract.  There are exceptions, so for me, I would have to base it on needs over all else.

We NEED a starting T

We NEED a starting ILB 

We NEED a rotational Edge

We NEED a starting C

We NEED a WR to a lesser degee, if we stay healthy

We probably NEED a starting FS.

I am concerned that Rico will be gone (right move) and Chuba will be 27-about the age RBs start to decline.  So you could make an argument for Love, but if we drafted Love at 19, I know we'd get good value, but I would be so pissed off.

 

When people say 'Edge' do they mean OLB in a 3-4?

Cos to me the biggest glaring need on D is a competent 3-4 DE that actually penetrates the OLine. If Brown doesn't make something happen, nobody else does. 

[frankw]

If the Panthers drafted an RB in the first we should legitimately set fire to the stadium.

[strato]

25 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

When people say 'Edge' do they mean OLB in a 3-4?

Cos to me the biggest glaring need on D is a competent 3-4 DE that actually penetrates the OLine. If Brown doesn't make something happen, nobody else does. 

Yeah that’s what they are calling an edge. It is confusing. 
In the 34 it is OLB. In the 43 it can be DE. I think that’s how they are using the term. 

 

[micnificent28]

45 minutes ago, frankw said:

If the Panthers drafted an RB in the first we should legitimately set fire to the stadium.

Now why on earth would you set fire to the stadium for drafting a top 5 talent and a better running back than anyone on your roster 

[micnificent28]

51 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

When people say 'Edge' do they mean OLB in a 3-4?

Cos to me the biggest glaring need on D is a competent 3-4 DE that actually penetrates the OLine. If Brown doesn't make something happen, nobody else does. 

Edge is the new term for pass rushers. Can be a end or 3-4 backer both their jobs are to get after the qb