Jeremy Fowler: Don’t be surprised if Carolina makes some big moves on defense

[TheSpecialJuan]

Jeremy Fowler: Don’t be surprised if Carolina makes some big moves on defense. 

Mentions Devin Lloyd as an ideal fit in the middle. 

https://x.com/panthersontap/status/2028101193394713026?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

[Daddy_Uncle]

I think they are locked in on Bradley Chubb and Devin Lloyd as FA priorities. Just from the stuff I have heard. 

Edited 2 hours ago by Daddy_Uncle

[frankw]

I would certainly love to add a talent like Lloyd. But there is a legitimate question of how sustainable this model of chasing and potentially overpaying high priced free agents to resolve our issues is. It doesn't take a guru GM to sign the best available FA. We have many needs. Here's to hoping Dan knocks this upcoming draft out of the park. In the end that's all that will ultimately matter.

[HeelsPanthersCanes]

I'm fine to overpay for a middle linebacker.  It's essentially the QB of the defense, and with the right one everyone else on defense gets better.

With our market, and our team, overpaying is going to be required as no one wants to be in Charlotte, or part of a team that is 4th longest odds to win a Super Bowl. 

[Soul Rebel]

I really hope Morgan & Tillis find a way to double dip with some heavy hitters on D.

Lloyd/Mafe is ideal for me, though it would take some serious cap movement. I’d also be stoked for any combo of:

Lloyd or Dean @ LB

Mafe, Chubb, Hendrickson, Oweh, Phillips (can also kick inside in sub packages)
 

I do wonder if Lloyd is the splash and they don’t want to break the bank on EDGE, if they’re content seeing a healthy Pat + Scourton/Princely in year 2 with a true QB of the defense in Lloyd. 
 

I know folks are down on Wallace but could Lloyd allow Wallace to be more of who he is rather than who we want him to be? He’s a Robin that needs a Batman…..not a main character.

I also have concerns with Chenal and Quay at LB. I think Chenal gives me Turk 2.0 vibes but at LB. Quay’s blindspot is coverage and that is what we need help with at LB.

[Panthero]

45 minutes ago, HeelsPanthersCanes said:

I'm fine to overpay for a middle linebacker.  It's essentially the QB of the defense, and with the right one everyone else on defense gets better.

With our market, and our team, overpaying is going to be required as no one wants to be in Charlotte, or part of a team that is 4th longest odds to win a Super Bowl. 

Plenty of country boys would be fine with Charlotte. Just have to show the team and franchise arent dysfunctional AND are not a place to just come cash a check. 

[Panthero]

Frankly I dont see it with Chubb. Dudes hurt all the time and hes on the old side. 

Edited 1 hour ago by Panthero

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://x.com/jared_nfldraft/status/2028129302756102333?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA
more on RB position 

[mrcompletely11]

we are going to fug ourselves with the cap for years arent we?  I feel it coming

[Jon Snow]

9 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

we are going to fug ourselves with the cap for years arent we?  I feel it coming

If they are thinking of going all in to win it all next year then yes, something really stupid is incoming. 

[strato]

48 minutes ago, Soul Rebel said:

I really hope Morgan & Tillis find a way to double dip with some heavy hitters on D.

Lloyd/Mafe is ideal for me, though it would take some serious cap movement. I’d also be stoked for any combo of:

Lloyd or Dean @ LB

Mafe, Chubb, Hendrickson, Oweh, Phillips (can also kick inside in sub packages)
 

I do wonder if Lloyd is the splash and they don’t want to break the bank on EDGE, if they’re content seeing a healthy Pat + Scourton/Princely in year 2 with a true QB of the defense in Lloyd. 
 

I know folks are down on Wallace but could Lloyd allow Wallace to be more of who he is rather than who we want him to be? He’s a Robin that needs a Batman…..not a main character.

I also have concerns with Chenal and Quay at LB. I think Chenal gives me Turk 2.0 vibes but at LB. Quay’s blindspot is coverage and that is what we need help with at LB.

I haven’t seen anything in Wallace that says more than depth. I would say that is who he is, and encourage him to be the best depth he can be. 
He is slow to the ball. Around the piles not at the bottom of them. I watched him closely for a few games and he was the guy that stands over the pile. 
Only shot he has is late blooming. I would not really want to gamble a lot on that happening. 
I have been wrong before could be wrong here. 

Edited 36 minutes ago by strato

[pantherclaw]

I have more trust and Faith in Morgan and Tillis than any front office in the history of this franchise.   I'm looking forward to seeing what this do this off season.  

[Jon Snow]

2 minutes ago, pantherclaw said:

I have more trust and Faith in Morgan and Tillis than any front office in the history of this franchise.   I'm looking forward to seeing what this do this off season.  

I'm not sure I would say that I trust them more as much as I think they are the most competent duo we've ever had. Now having said that, they still have to earn my trust in being able to build a consistent winner. 

[ECHornet]

33 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

we are going to fug ourselves with the cap for years arent we?  I feel it coming

I haven’t seen anything from Tilis that would indicate he’s going to hand out crippling contracts. All, to date, from him have had very manageable outs. With that said, if you want dudes on the field, you’re going to have to pay them.