MHS831

I have absolutely no problems with Bryce the human being. That is why I hold out hope for him. I want him to be successful

While I can't add to the topic, I can share other unwatchable stuff.

Thank God we are inthe NFC South--

When Sanders was named as an alternate, I was all like, "That's a big ol bowl of NOPE." In my view, they would be better off showing a documentary on the 32 "man of the year" candidates to show what they do for charities etc.

I was afraid of that--and definitely see it. He looks solid. I'd take any of the top 4 OTs--and I am confident one will be there--not sure how Proctor would fit here--but there are 4 I would take.

I really really like the developmental OTs to start grooming as Moton II. (See previous post). In other words, you are probably right--BC could be slowed and Nijman is not an answer. We probably need a T in free agency. the depth at Edge (especially after the SR Bowl) makes me think we draft an OT early. The OT I want (being realistic--after a trade back in round 1): Monroe Freeling (UGA). Forget the "big 4"--at least 3 will be gone.

I agree. He is solid. Another player I think is underrated and with good reason (I will explain): Monroe Freeling UGA Many have him the fifth-rated OT, but I would put him at 2 or 3. Reason? He played the season with an ankle issue and still kicked arse. Here is a write-up that describes him--the injury, in my view, has him rated lower than if healthy all season. OT Monroe Freeling Georgia | 6'7" | 315 lbs Ht:6'7" Wt:315 lbs Class:JR Age:21 (25-Jul-2004) Monroe Freeling earned Second-Team All-SEC honors from league coaches for his performance during the 2025 season. Starting 12 of 13 games, he was twice named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week after dominant showings against Auburn and Texas, notably grading out at 80 percent with zero pressures allowed against the Longhorns. During the 2025 season, he managed a nagging ankle injury suffered against Kentucky but remained a cornerstone for an offense that ranked first nationally in fourth-down conversions. As a draft prospect, he is recognized for his exceptional reach, mobility in pass protection, and "road-grading" power in the running game. While he has proven to be a reliable starter at left tackle, he also offers significant versatility having started at multiple positions along the line during the 2024 season. Here are some others I like (mostly developmental, but we have at least a year--we hope--at RT) Your boy: The Panthers were looking at Barber at the SR Bowl practices, I believe. Good run blocker--needs work in pass pro. A RT candidate? Shelton would be an ideal swing OT. I really like Bowry. Footwork is huge for a T, and we do a lot of zone blocking.

We could/should re-sign BC and Nijman and draft 2. There are 5 or 6 expected to go after round 1 that I really like. Some are a year away, so I would give Moton an apprentice now.

I think (April 2025) the Panthers already gave Ickey his 5th year deal for 2026, a $17m fully guaranteed. This, in my view, eliminates the practicality of signing a free agent, as if any ever make it to free agency anyway. So we have a year before deciding on Ickey's next deal / future.

I think he is 24 or so. Not sure what that means, but it is (in my mind) like shaving 2-3 years off the career. Kinda like when we drafted Chris Weinke. He was 48 I think

He is in interview mode. I like him, but we don't draft from Clemson--we draft So Carolina in Round 1. Its a rule. Seriously, we can grab a great edge in round 2. I think we should trade back, fill 2 needs in round 2 (I think we can find a good Edge and LB in round 2--That would be huge

Kind of surprised that Lomu (OT) is not a first rounder. Thank NAS

Whether or not this is true, it is how we have to approach it. he is like the girlfriend who said, "I need some space for a while." A while? She is GONE, buddy. Deal with the loss and move on. Give yourself a moment of silence and lick your wounds and get back on the dating sites. (Sniff, Sniff)

I hope we don't. We need to re-sign a few players (Nijman, BC, maybe Mays and Rozeboom, lock down Coker (he is cheaper now than he will be later).

I know--I would also caution anyone from using isolated incidents to make general assumptions--every injury is different. If this were my knee, I would not use AI. On a football chat board, different story. My concerns with the AI--were they talking about all positions or just OL? Then OTs. Hard to find that information but your point is valid and always assumed when usingAI. I do encourage stats that counter this because I would love to be wrong