Dan Morgan Pre-Draft press conference

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Of course he could just be putting on a show, but I get the impression that there are a few guys ahead of Sadiq. 

TE just isn't a priority in our offense. From what we ask them to do, I guess a committee is good enough.

[hepcat]

16 hours ago, XClown1986 said:

- DBs are a priority. We want to come away with a safety and a nickel. Maybe even a safety that can play nickel. Thieneman sounds more and more like a real possibility, if he is there. We are taking a safety in the first 2 rounds, if I had to put money on it.

Good. Because Nick Scott was re-signed 

[Tr3ach]

22 hours ago, frankw said:

There isn't but it would help if he and his draft scouts would stop targeting the same type of WR. Maybe put extra emphasis on hands and route running instead of constantly chasing RAS. Just a thought...

Yep, I dont care about size or 40 time.  Give me a quick shifty receivers who runs good routes and creates space.  We seem to prioritize what receivers do once they get the ball in their hands.  I want to get a receiver where you prioritize what they do before they catch the ball.

[therealmjl]

13 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

It’s frustrating how poor the coverage of the Panthers has been—too many missed opportunities, with local media asking surface-level questions instead of anything meaningful

How about asking: 

Dan, are you planning to use all 30 of your allotted prospect visits? Do you anticipate filling the position previously held by Dom Capers, and have there been any recent coaching hires? Are you still considering bringing back Brady Christensen or Demari Mathis? And as the draft approaches, what will the next nine days look like for your organization?

 

“What product do you use in your hair?“

[rebelrouser]

Pat Kirwan made an interesting point when discussing TE vs. slot for Panthers needs in the draft. He basically said the Panthers suck at punt and kickoff return as well as the TE position and slot wr's can often fill the role of punt and kick off returner, especially if we get a good one. I guess that depends on how we think of Trevor Etienne in those roles.  Also talked about the depth of wr vs. lack of depth of te in the draft.  I think te falls off pretty far after Delp or the Vandy kid. 

[Byrdman4real]

31 minutes ago, rebelrouser said:

Pat Kirwan made an interesting point when discussing TE vs. slot for Panthers needs in the draft. He basically said the Panthers suck at punt and kickoff return as well as the TE position and slot wr's can often fill the role of punt and kick off returner, especially if we get a good one. I guess that depends on how we think of Trevor Etienne in those roles.  Also talked about the depth of wr vs. lack of depth of te in the draft.  I think te falls off pretty far after Delp or the Vandy kid. 

Yeah believe they are interested in TE Oscar Delp (UGA) or
TE Justin Joly (NC)

[SmokinwithWilly]

1 hour ago, rebelrouser said:

Pat Kirwan made an interesting point when discussing TE vs. slot for Panthers needs in the draft. He basically said the Panthers suck at punt and kickoff return as well as the TE position and slot wr's can often fill the role of punt and kick off returner, especially if we get a good one. I guess that depends on how we think of Trevor Etienne in those roles.  Also talked about the depth of wr vs. lack of depth of te in the draft.  I think te falls off pretty far after Delp or the Vandy kid. 

We've needed a true returner for a long time. We seem content to throw whoever back there. Returning kicks is a craft that is heavily undervalued here even though it can greatly impact a game. Devin Hester was feared for a reason. It's a lot easier to drive 40 yards than 75. 

[XClown1986]

A speed receiver that can return kicks and a safety that can play nickel.

We are looking to fill holes with guys that have multiple skill sets. Smart, if you can find/get them.

[strato]

19 minutes ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

We've needed a true returner for a long time. We seem content to throw whoever back there. Returning kicks is a craft that is heavily undervalued here even though it can greatly impact a game. Devin Hester was feared for a reason. It's a lot easier to drive 40 yards than 75. 

With these current kickoff rules, seems like we are getting a lot more returns. Whereas for a few seasons the KR was pretty devalued I guess you could say, with all the touchbacks. So I didn’t really complain about it. 
I believe they might have brought that position back a little now with encouraging the ball be kicked to a place it can be returned. So treat the KR as a true weapon, not just a sure handed fair catcher.