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The padded practice restrictions have definitely impacted the game. 14 padded practices during the 18 weeks season and no more than one per week. That's crazy to me. But... As for Legette, he probably is in the best place possible to learn under those restrictions. But drills will only go so far. And it really isn't drills for him. It's knowing all the little intricancies of how to be a WR. That only comes from game experience, in my opinion. Being put in different situations at game speed. Hopefully he puts everything into this offseason. I'm cheering for him. This team needs him.

I really don't think that's the case. There just aren't enough days in training camp or practices during the season to get the reps he needs. I think he needs to be playing ball everyday (at least a couple of times a week) during the offseason. Slow down with all the drills and working out. Just play ball. That's where he needs to improve.

Probably right. I remember seeing videos of him running routes and lateral quickness drills last offseason. I don't think that's his problem.

XL has all the physical tools to be great, but he doesn't possess the skill and knowledge intangibles. But honestly those guys are all over the NFL. On practice squads. His offseasons should consist of 7v7 only. He has all the athletisicm he'll ever need. Quick enough. Fast enough. Big enough. Strong enough. But just not a very good WR right now. What he's missing will only improve with time on the field with someone correcting him real time in game situations. Catching passes in traffic. Working his way back to the ball whenever he can. Knowing where he is on the field. Highpointing whenever he can. Pushing off without leaving your arms extended. Waiting until the ball is there before putting your hands up to catch. Tracking the ball over his outside shoulder. Leaving room on the sideline for your QB to place the ball on deep routes. I mean there's alot he needs to improve on. Some of it is related, so figuring out one will help him on another. Unfortunately, there aren't enough NFL practices or games to do it all. Just go play football as much as possible with a trainer. That would be my suggestion.

this is where I am. I can't say that he is the guy yet. But I also can't say that he isn't. This team is still missing a lot of pieces, and is very young at key positions and coaches.

Paradis and Bozeman. Forgot about those dudes. Trauma response? Probably.

Agree. They absolutely need to build a more complete roster. But let's also acknowledge that they had the worst pass blocking interior oline in the NFL, and a receiving group highlighted by a 33 years old possession receiver. Those areas needed to be addressed for whoever you put back there. But agree with their approach after the 2023 season. You should do everything in your power to give the #1 pick in the draft every opportunity to succeed (maybe not panic spend for OGs). Particularly if you mortgage the farm to go up and get him. Not sure if it was saving face as much as improving a very bad roster. Now do I think they should have gone up to get Bryce (or CJ or anyone) in 2023? Heck no.

You could be right but which position groups are better in Carolina? Maybe secondary with the upgraded version of Mike Jackson? Maybe WRs at the end of the season? DBs - CAR close ILBs - BUF not close DL - BUF close. CAR advantage interior DL. BUF advantage pass rushers Receivers - CAR really close. CAR WR at the end of season with Jalen Coker - not before. BUF TEs by a large margin. RBs - BUF not close OL - BUF not close

I hear you. But I 100% agree the oline needed to be improved from 2023. That was a complete disaster. They were gonna get someone killed out there. Heck, Dalton had a great game against Seattle that year, but there's no way he could have lasted a season behind that group. Seattle wasn't even particularly good and they had several HUGE hits on him the entire game. Now did Dan need to go out and spend the farm on OGs? That was probably a bit of an overreaction. Time to start replacing that whole group with draft picks. None of them are worth the money they're being paid. Not saying they aren't good players. Just that they're all overpaid. Sans whoever we march out there at Center.

I don't know... Jayden Higgins, Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson, Christian Kirk and Dalton Schultz aren't bad. I'd definitely take that over Carolina's group. We have a few good young individuals, but no real veteran presence. That squad is gonna be bonkers, particularly when Nico and Tank return.

I think the last 2 seasons have been good examples of why you don't spend heavy in FA. Lewis and Hunt are good players, but they certainly haven't transformed the oline into the juggernaut we thought it'd be. They're ok. Wharton, Patrick Jones and Bobby Brown have been good in spots. But they didn't transform the Dline into some unmovable force. And all of the above have been bitten by the injury bug. Maybe a pass rush specialist for 3rd downs only. That seems to be the biggest problem with the defense - getting off the field on 3rd down, no matter the distance. Well that and the DC backing the secondary 10 yards past the first down marker. Bring in a starter level ILB and a pass rush specialist on defense. Bring in a speed WR on offense and quality oline depth, particularly interior oline. Draft BPA. Every position is open. Even QB. Hate to put all our eggs into the Hendrickson basket, forego all the other needs, and then he gets injured. I agree he could make the team better, but I'm the guy that would rather have two or three 7s, than one 10.

Respect!

They can realistically pick up future interior linemen on day 3. They have 1 pick in the 4th and 2 picks in the 5th. Prime time to pick up quality drops at interior oline. Grab another starter level guard or two in FA. Like old vets on a one year deal.

Nah it's really all on you. So I should have said I know Ravens and Cowboys fans that want to get rid of their QBs, but... just in case you think I'm saying our QB is as good as them, I'm not. But just in case you do. I'm not. Even though I didn't say he is or even alluded to it. Oh and just in case, I don't think Dalton is better either. But I want you to know just in case you think that's what I meant. That doesn't even make sense. And if you can't see that you're looking for reasons to be confrontational, then I give even less poo. Enjoy the team or be in your feelings all the time. That's on you. Only you.

Which part? The part that you're a douche, or the part that half of you are A holes?