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Defensive Tackle: The Need that Shall Not be Named


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3 hours ago, Soul Rebel said:

If you look at our depth chart, this has to be at the top of the primary needs list. Outside of a true rangy FS that balances Moehrig, I don't see any other "immediate" needs for 2026. 

Beyond this year, figuring out C, OT, TE1 and WR3 and probably CB2 (are we going to pay Jaycee and Mike Jack?) are on my radar. 

My list at 19 (in no order) :

Freeling

Thieneman

McNeil-Warren

McDonald

Miller 

Sadiq

 

I think CB is also low key going to be a selection earlier than anticipated...Chris Johnson on day 2 fits what we're looking for, IMO and he balled out at the combine. The salaries we just took on and BY9 coming up, I struggle to believe Mike Jack is a Panther next year.

 

 

 

I've been warming up to the idea of CB on day 2 (I haven't researched enough to give a name). We have our starters for 2026, so someone not ready to start day 1 is an option, I expect anyone we draft at 19 to be an immediate starter.

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It’s slim pickings. Banks is extremely intriguing and is interesting as a five in our front, and is probably the only real option of the true DTs. I like Woods inside but he’s probably doesn’t have the length to play outside. McDonald just isn’t really the type of player you see go high. Average measurables, not much production against the pass. 
 

Faulk may actually garner some interest from us. He can play the 5, 4i, 3 in even fronts and is billed as a supposed edge player but I think he’s probably better suited for the above. They’ll like the idea of moving him around-but it’s not going to feel like the plug and play box tick that someone like Sadiq is going to give you. 


Edit: it could be noted that Faulk’s resume isn’t entirely dissimilar to what Nic Scourton’s was.

 

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2 hours ago, Growl said:

It’s slim pickings. Banks is extremely intriguing and is interesting as a five in our front, and is probably the only real option of the true DTs. I like Woods inside but he’s probably doesn’t have the length to play outside. McDonald just isn’t really the type of player you see go high. Average measurables, not much production against the pass. 
 

Faulk may actually garner some interest from us. He can play the 5, 4i, 3 in even fronts and is billed as a supposed edge player but I think he’s probably better suited for the above. They’ll like the idea of moving him around-but it’s not going to feel like the plug and play box tick that someone like Sadiq is going to give you. 


Edit: it could be noted that Faulk’s resume isn’t entirely dissimilar to what Nic Scourton’s was.

 

 

1 hour ago, rebelrouser said:

I think Faulk or the Oregon Safety would be good picks at 19.  

Panthers met with Faulk at the Combine, so don’t rule him out at 19.

 

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20 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

I am worried about the Vikings picking in front of us.  They could take the best DL or the Oregon safety at 18.  Those appear to be needs for them too. 

I'm right there with you. I'm also afraid of the Panthers not taking either even if the Vikings were to pass on both. 

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I really like Gracen Halton, I also love Kayden McDonald. I actually implore people to watch some of his tape, his ability to get off blocks and overwhelm the interior in the run game is beautiful.

He is #98

 

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