DaveThePanther2008

Pretty harsh take there. Most believe our defense is a top 10 defense. We put a good offense on the field our defensive numbers are going to improve. Hopefully, 3 and out doesn't happen too often and our defense will stay straight. I do think LB can be upgraded and probably will after Evero gets a chance to see our guys perform in OTAs and minicamps. Our scheme is changing so it is very hard to say what our front seven is going to look like. After Hurst TE is a bit thin. I am hoping now that Fhule is gone Tremble will get more action and prove his value.

I'm glad your big ass is on our team.

Young's meeting during the 30 man visit sold the Panthers on him. I don't know if you saw the presser with Fitterer but they asked hm what his routine was in a week and stopped him after 30 minutes when he only reached Tuesday. Young A+ Mingo was targeted before round 2 even started. You can call for other positions of need, but Mingo was someone who fits what we want to do. It isn't always about the best athlete at the time. Mingo's skillset fits what Reich wants to do. Once again during Reich presser they mentioned that. To me that is more important than getting some guy with amazing talent but doesn't really fit what you are doing. Mingo A Johnson was mentioned with a similar skillset to Burns. While I don't expect him to blow the doors off in season 1 or 2 but by year 3 we could have a really good duo. Plus, in our scheme he will be upright and won't have his hand in the dirt. Presser mentioned that his Pro production will most likely be better than his college production. I see why we moved up. Johnson B+ Zavala gets an A just by the reaction of Campen. Not to mention he has chemistry with Ekwonu. I said before if we are going to draft Young our #1 priority is making sure we have a solid offensive line. We need a pipeline of good O-linemen as long as Young is a Panther. If the front office isn't worried about his injuries, neither am I. I am sure that the media with use injuries as a reason to drop his grade, but IMO watch the Campen video again and tell me we fugged up with this pick. Zavala A Robinson is my lowest grade at C+. Watching his videos, I like how him hit people. He has a violent nature about him I like. I forget where I heard it, but some said he had a CB body and could possibly play nickel. I am sure Evero had a lot to say about this pick and how he can utilize him. If all he does is play special teams and plays well the value in the 5th round was worth it. Robinson C+ Overall I think our staff is completely happy with our take in this year's draft. Sure we could have had this player or that player but based on our roster I believe we nailed this draft quite well. Overall Solid A.

The day three presser Reich made a comment basically saying what I said.

I don't think that is a good idea. We have a new scheme and a defensive coordinator that will be open to every player on this team. I'm not saying your not right but let's wait to see what Evero can do with our players.

Zavala seems to be a great choice but lets not start replacing players for the best O-line we have had in years. Christensen should remain a starter whether right or left side. Corbett is down for a while so I could see Christensen moving to the right while he heals. Unless Zavala comes in and absolutely blows Christensen out of the line up. I don't see him replacing him any time soon.

He was a tackle at NDSU. I would assume he'll be tried at G and T.

I saw a video on him the other day. This guy is going to be a find for us. He's raw but has a lot of talent. Campen is the perfect coach for him.

How can you not be excited about this pick based off of Campen's reaction. He really wanted this guy, and we got him. Many of us have played sports or still do. You know that feeling when you nail a shot to win the game. You react just like this. If I wasn't excited before, I am now.

I was listening to a PFF cast of the draft on Youtube and that was there only bad take on the guy. Seems a tad injury prone but definitely a good value for a 4th round pick.

Here is the true question. Carolina Barbeque or KC Barbeque? Some throw Texas BBQ but the usual debate of which is better is Carolina BBQ or KC BBQ. To me there is nothing better than Carolina BBQ. Nor only is it the original BBQ but it's the best.

I don't think that there are any haters. I think many have their concerns because of his height. These are valid concerns. I do know that no matter who is chosen there will be those that said I told you we should have drafted so in so. I think Richardson, Young and Stroud will have good careers and it will be inevitable that someone is going to whine about the guy that got away.

If this is the case then putting Corral on the PS and protecting him makes sense. He's not going to be #1 or #2. It would give the Panthers a chance to have another position of need on the active roster. The chances of 2 QBs going down in the same game are slim. I think with this staff Corral will open some eyes and give him a chance to develop. We still have him for 3 more season and at worst case scenario we might get some trade value out of him.

It is a pretty sure thing that AR will go in the top 5. He'll be the third QB off the board at worse. I'd be happy with any of them. We had to move up to No. 1 just to ensure we get the player of choice. Moving up to 3 would make no sense as we are at the mercy of other teams. Moving up to 6 would only cost up draft choices and a good chance all 4 are gone. That would have been a dumb move. My take on Richardson is that he probably has the highest ceiling of all the QBs. We have a good coaching staff and a lot of good weapons to where he doesn't have to carry the team in year one. While it may take a year or so for him to get up to speed I believe he could be the best QB of this draft sooner than most think. Reich likes the RPO and Stroud and Richardson are best fit for that role. Young running the RPO would put him at risk of getting destroyed on a running play so I think that is why Young is our 3rd choice. I'd take Richardson but it's probably Stroud. I wouldn't be shocked if we go AR15.

Lawrence is a "Franchise QB" these QB could be Franchise QBs. The mess Meyer had in Jacksonville was why he looked so bad. He looked terrific in 2022.

I saw a clip on youtube about him. One game he was a Heisman trophy candidate the next they didn't want him to throw. He needs work, no doubt but we definitely have the coaching staff to handle him and a good offensive group to help him. He doesn't have to carry the team.

Most everyone here seems to think that J. Fields is going to be a great NFL QB. And IMO he is trending up. Richardson is leaps and bounds a better athlete than Fields. If you believe Fields can do it than why not Richardson? It's a huge gamble but having a dual threat QB with a head coach with a QB background and knows what he is doing is very exciting. Plus a top 10 defense. Things could get interesting in Carolina for the next decade. All of these QBs have question marks whether it is size, ability to read defense or just doesn't have the experience. So it boils down to who is going to lead this team for the next decade and a half. I'll be happy with whoever we choose but I would go with the one who has the highest ceiling not necessarily the one who can start immediately.

I just said in another thread. If you draft him you go with him this season. Maybe not week one or two but by our bye week he should be under center. We have Mike Sanders a good running back with great hands. A CMC type of RB. We have H. Hurst a good receiving TE. A solid offensive line. DJ Chark a take the top off receiver and one of the best route runners in the NFL in Thielen. From his interviews at the combine he showed great understanding of being a QB. Good QB IQ. As Dan O said, to me, this indicates he can be brought along slowly and let the talent around him be the stars. He doesn't have to carry the team. Draft Him, Start Him He's my darkhorse candidate.

You have great talent in every position on the offensive side. Fitterer and Co. have put talent at every position where a young QB can come in a start right away. Sure you have to bring him along with baby steps but getting him on the field is not necessarily out of the question for any rookie QB including Richardson. Putting Richardson on the field now compared to letting him sit for 2 or 3 seasons doesn't make sense. He is still going to have growing pains in his first year starting. If we draft him, Work is ass off and get him ready to start this year.

The moment he gets put on the practice squad he will be picked up by another team that is willing to work with him. It would be foolish. If you are going to put him on the PS might as well release him. SF should be a prime example of not giving up on a rookie. Purty was an afterthought pick and now is heading into 2023 as the #1 QB in SF. God forbid our rookie QB get hurt and we are back to running with a has been QB.

He's nowhere near Young or Stroud but as I said earlier. His ceiling is much higher. He'' probably end up on a team like New Orleans where he can sit behind Carr for a couple of seasons. (aka Love in GB)

Maybe but I doubt it.

Don't forget he had a NJCAA National Championship with Blinn College before Auburn. Richardson had one season with UF. I have always said that Richardson is the dark horse. His ceiling could be higher than all the QBs in this draft. I don't think he's the pick. We have picked up far too many good free agents and not expect to compete in the NFCS.

He did get hurt in college and if you watch the hit it wasn't a brutal it. My concern is his longevity. If the guy last only 5 years, we are back to ground zero. If we take Stroud, he may not have all the traits Young has but he'll grow with Reich and last much longer. I'll be happy with both but Young just worries me he won't last 10-15 years.

Reich isn't Rhule. He's not going to take his boy over a better prospect. Just not happening.