Captain Morgan

Former league executive and current NFL.com analyst Marc Ross recently named his top second-year breakout candidates for the upcoming campaign. Ross includes Legette, who may be helped out by his team's latest first-round selection. He writes: Legette had a slow start to his NFL career, catching 49 passes for 497 yards and four touchdowns last season. Some of the struggles can be tied to his own growing pains -- he had eight drops on 81 targets, according to Pro Football Focus -- but he had also had to navigate the quarterback shuffle between Bryce Young and Andy Dalton early in Dave Canales' first season leading the Panthers. Canales recently said he believes Carolina has a DK Metcalf-like talent in Legette, who had foot surgery this offseason but was cleared to resume work in early April, and that having a full offseason alongside Young, who took a significant step forward in 2024, could lead to a breakout result in 2025. I anticipate it will also help that Carolina invested another first-round pick in a wide receiver, Arizona's Tetairoa McMillan, to complement Legette in the pass game. McMillan's presence, however, could take some pressure off Legette—who may be able to roam around in a more natural playmaking role. With the 6-foot-4 All-American likely to take on the bulk of the volume from Young, Legette should have some cleaner shots to break out downfield and in the box score. https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/05/06/panthers-wr-xaiver-legette-top-breakout-candidates-2025/83475176007/?taid=681a4610ede05d000149b376&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

rookies coming in for the first time at the end of the week. Won't get much news, but some pics and some interviews (hopefully) Carolina Panthers Rookie minicamp: May 9-10 OTA offseason workouts: May 27-28, May 30, June 2-3, June 5 Mandatory minicamp: June 10-12

I hope XL works out, he cracks me up

video clip here...that boy don't have to say anything funny....everything he says makes me laugh https://www.si.com/nfl/xavier-legette-explains-not-reaching-out-tetairoa-mcmillan-panthers-draft

or you could call him Bomanicious I'm going with King Tet

he is hilarious and he embraces it. This is gonna be early David Letterman good. I love how the league is falling in love with him.

read this article earlier today, noted this....he's getting better In 2024, he earned career-highs from Pro Football Focus in his overall offensive grade (71.7) and run-blocking grade (80.5) while earning a 95.9-percent efficiency rate in pass protection. also like that he thinks we are on the verge of greatness....I can feel it....gotta take a step this season but I think we'll have a team unity unlike anything since 2015. Canales is building the team, and the players are improving which coaching for the first time I can remember

and sounds like one is incoming shortly Carolina Panthers president of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan joined 99.9 The Fan's The Drive with Tim Donnelly on Wednesday. While chatting about his haul from the 2025 NFL draft, specifically fifth-round pick Lathan Ransom, Morgan was asked if the team is still on the lookout for a free safety. "Yeah, we're definitely gonna explore some guys that are still out there," he replied. "But drafting a guy like Lathan, I just think he brings that demeanor and that mentality that we're looking for—that physical presence out there, that tone-setter-type mentality. As for who's out there on the open market, Julian Blackmon and Marcus Williams—both of whom visited with the Panthers back in late March—could still be on Morgan's radar. https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/05/01/panthers-dan-morgan-free-agency-safety-nfl-draft/83375411007/?taid=681356b281b2ac00012a7808&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

during the draft I had concerns....after the draft and reading about our picks, I feel very good. There was a lot of love for our draft this year, and we're not used to that. Last year was not so much but if Legette grows, and if Brooks can get healthy and stay that way, and Sanders develops, it was a good draft. But I just feel different this year, more confidence than ever, but it's that time of the year....every fan of every time is feeling better about who they pull for. That said, I'm liking Morgan a lot right now. It won't be hard for him to become our best GM ever....low bar. But he can set it higher.

second straight year the NFL has fined the Falcons. Usually it's the Saints that get caught cheating

damn...if we don't have room can we bring him in for the Saints and Falcons games?

all of a sudden we have a crowded WR room but I'm pulling for him. Good kid, went to Socastee High, near Myrtle Beach, then to Clemson and I think really surprised everyone that he got drafted and did well. Fun player to watch too. Hope he makes it. I expect Thielen to retire after this season, Hunter could be a good replacement.

King Tet talking to Jaycee already. McMillan, shortly after he was drafted, was asked which NFL cornerback he wants to "Moss" most. His answer was an intriguing one. "Well, since we're going to be going against each other in practice, it's Jaycee Horn," Jaycee Horn @jayceehorn_10 · Follow Seatbelts go on all sizes let’s get it lil bra!! @TMAC96795 Keep Purring Podcast (Ben) @KeepPurringBen Great article by @KassidyGHill TMac vs Horn "With that in mind, when asked in one booth which NFL corner he was most looking to 'Moss,' McMillan quickly answered, "Well, since we're going to be going against each other in practice, it's Jaycee Horn." https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/04/29/panthers-tetairoa-mcmillan-jaycee-horn-nfl-draft/83347503007/?taid=68111d1ca9319b00015aff6d&utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=twitter

starting to think we got the steal of the draft....had no idea about the weigh gain, which I thought was because TAM asked him to play heavier. But he sounds so serious about being in the right shape and working hard. I watched his tape from his previous team and he looked like a demon. and love his attitude

I don't want to trade Clowney. I hope he can mentor our 2 young guys now that he has someone to help. And Wonnum looked once he got his feet under him. The 4 should make a nice package. Clowney's trade value is not much at all. A 5th at best. He's old and getting close to the end. You gonna trade more than a 5th for a couple of years of going from 32 to 34?