Captain Morgan

a week from today is OTAs, here's the schedule OTA Offseason Workouts:May 20-21, May 23, May 28-29, May 31, June 3-4, June 6 Mandatory Minicamp:June 11-13

I am so happy we got XL....he's got a chance to make Smitty worry about his goat status. And the kid seems like such a good guy

well it's something...just hoping Brooks is 100% David Newton @DNewtonespn · 45m The Panthers signed all seven of their draft picks before the start of this weekend’s rookie minicamp. First practice is on Friday morning.

cool, thanks. Interesting how we suddenly have so many RBs on the roster. Our O may be more running oriented than I was thinking. The moves on OL point that way. Rookie minicamp is this weekend. We'll hopefully get a good look at our rookie, if he's healthy

for crying out loud, that link has no details about the contract. I hate panther bot

former Saints LT Peat signing with the Raidahs. He was a first round pick and performed well when moved to LT in the middle of last season. Some saints posters on their board say he saved their season with that move. Saints still owe him over 13 mill The left side of their OL is in bad shape. Very bad shape https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/05/raiders-ol-andrus-peat-agree-to-deal

https://www.profootballrumors.com/2024/05/panthers-cb-stephon-gilmore-not-close-to-deal Carolina currently has just over $8MM in cap space, some of which will be needed to sign the team’s draft class. That will still leave sufficient funds to make a somewhat notable addition late in free agency, and Gilmore could remain a target on a low-cost arrangement. With the sides apparently not in discussion, however, it would come as a surprise if a deal were to come together in the near future. Aside from Gilmore, other free agent cornerback options include J.C. Jackson, Steven Nelson, Adoree’ Jackson and Patrick Peterson.

yes. Brooks was the consensus #1 RB

that's what's behind all the guys who hate this draft....they think if we had drafted better we'd be a playoff team in 2024

https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2024/04/25/nfl-draft-kirk-cousins-stunned-falcons-penix-jr/73462787007/

free agency isn't over

so we got the guy we wanted and picked up a 2nd next year. lol

and we got him by trading back and picking up a 2nd next year!

so we got our guy and picked up a 2nd next year. just wow

we're on the clock

interesting graphic they showed... last 10 picks have been from 3 positions..WR, DT, and CB

incredible...we got an extra 5th this year and a 2nd next year. can't believe it

Bills wanted that type of WR and probably thought we'd take Leggette

from The Beast (Brugler) on Brooks STRENGTHS: Shifty athlete with outstanding run balance and vision … skillfully presses the hole and sets up defenders with subtle juke steps, forcing tacklers to dive at ankles (credits Texas RB coach Tashard Choice for developing his elusiveness, especially at the second level) … instantly changes gaps (and frustrates linebackers) with his explosive jump cuts … able to breeze through arm tackles with his initial acceleration through holes and in/out of his cuts … sticky hands as a receiver with the body control and catch radius to pull in off-target throws … dangerous target in the flat with his ability to make the first man miss … blocks with the awareness and toughness needed for pass pro … only one fumble in college … described as a “genuine” person by his teammates and as an “invaluable” leader by head coach Steve Sarkisian; had such an impact that Sarkisian sent him on the field for the final snap (victory formation) of the 2023 Big 12 Championship Game (just weeks postACL surgery) … averaged north of 6.0 yards per carry in each of his three seasons in Austin. WEAKNESSES: Tall, well-defined body type but leaner than ideal with inconsistent power and pad level … guilty of making too many moves in the backfi eld when the read calls for him to get downhill in short yardage … shows patience on one play, not enough the next … bl ocking skill set is promising, but he prefers to slam his shoulder into blitzers instead of setting up shop and using his hands … saw just 46 snaps on special teams … medical evaluation will be important after he suffered a torn ACL in his right knee (November 2023), which required surgery and sidelined him for the remainder of the season and the draft process; also battled injury as a sophomore and had bilateral hernia surgery the day after the bowl game (December 2022), which sidelined him for most of 2023 spring practices … only threequarters of a season’s worth of starting production. SUMMARY: A one-year starter at Texas, Brooks emerged as the Longhorns’ go-to back in head coach Steve Sarkisian’s spread RPO offense, which utilizes both zone and gap principles. After two years behind Bijan Robinson and Roschon Johnson, he put together an All-America-level season in 2023 prior to suffering a torn ACL (ranked top five in the FBS in rushing at the time of his injury). Despite a wide gait and long legs, Brooks is a controlled, instinctive runner who forces missed tackles with his subtle ability to set up defenders and string together moves with timely, sharp cuts. He can be inconsistent in short-yardage situations but offers third-down value with his promise as a blocker and natural pass-catching traits. Overall, Brooks is a springy, balanced athlete with a feel for lane development and the elusive traits to create his own yardage, both at the line of scrimmage and on the second level. Stylistically, he reminds me of Kenyan Drake, although Brooks has much better vision and big-play potential (assuming he returns to his pre-injury form). GRADE: 2nd-3rd Round (No. 48 overall)

yep, he was joking around

Arizona needs a CB...they may take him at 3

I work with a guy that just graduated from SC and had a couple of classes with him. Said he was a great guy and really built well. Cole said he worked on a couple of project with Leggette and they got to be friends. It's weird to picture them together because Cole is a frat boy that looks like Ken from Barbie, and Leggs is so country. Sounds like he can get along with anyone