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I don't even think it needs to be a WR1 or X type. Just a guy or two that can consistently catch the ball, and make people miss and gain yards after the catch. That or get a guy in FA like Higgins or Wilson. It really looks like JT gets open regularly, but Bryce tends to force to Thielen on those plays instead now. It feels like JT got alot more looks from Bryce before Thielen came back.

I'm not 100% sure what that means, but a couple of YAC receivers is greatly needed - for whoever ends up being the QB.

Agree they didn't have a stud runner, but Curtis, DJ and Robbie is a fast group. They all are YAC playmakers. Robbie was a legitimate "stretch the defense" deep threat.

I can see that a little. However we have to remember Teddy had Robby Anderson, DJ Moore, Curtis Samuel and a young Christian McCaffrey. I just need to see Bryce with a playmaking receiver or two before I make final judgment. Not that Thielen isn't good, but he's a possession receiver that will sneak one by you if you're not paying attention.

I agree with your opinion. Add in that he's only been a playcaller one year before coming to Carolina. Maybe he wanted to take a hands on approach with Bryce's development by being the primary voice in his ear, instead of like last season where several coaches were telling Bryce several different things. I think Canales is growing as a HC and an OC. All while trying to develop a second year QB. Particularly an anomaly like Bryce. Tall task for anyone, but I think he is/will figure it out.

And #2s that would be our #1. And we out here beating our chests over a slot receiver that can't RAC.

WRs are playmakers and game breakers. That's why good ones make so much money. They are often one on one with a defenders and if they can catch the ball and make him miss, a big plays results. Carolina receivers don't have the ability to do that. None of them are a threat after the catch. Most teams have multiple guys that can make you miss in space. Our QB is easily the most elusive player on the team. That's not a good thing unless you're the Ravens. Doesn't take Tyreek, Tank or Zay but give me something. We probably get under 40 yards of YAC off of 20+ receptions a game. That's horrible!

He's slow off the line. He's slow off the break. He's slow after the catch. But he's a real WR, so he's fast when the ball is in the air. All good pass catchers have it. They get a burst that allows them to separate when the ball is coming their way. Doesn't make sense. Just is. Probably more mental than physical.

WR is a huge need in my opinion. I just don't think it has to be one of the top picks unless the best player at the time is a wide receiver. So if Graham, Carter and Hunter are off the board, then TMC should probably be the pick.

Yep. I posted earlier that we don't need a top WR. We need a type. Size is not as important as speed, hands and quickness.

What was that? I think the receiver ran the wrong route.

Agree. With BPA in the draft. Don't force defensive guys if there's a better offensive playmaker available.

Because he was a 5th year vet vs a rookie.

Why do y'all think the Panthers can fix this defense with a bunch of rookies? When healthy, the offense really just needs 2 playmaking receivers with speed to compete. Defense needs 2 pass rushers, a run stuffing ILB, a true NT, a ball hawking free safety and a nickel back - at least. Free agency should be defensive focused.

Those receivers definitely were the difference today.

It's crazy. I just don't get it. I called out the lack of YAC and somebody mentioned how Jatavion Sanders and Jalen Coker were high YAC guys. I mean Sanders had like 2 good plays a month and a half ago, and Coker had 1 really long run on a broken play and maybe 1 other I can't remember. I'm talking about receivers catching the ball and getting an additional 5-10 yards by shaking defenders. That should be a norm every game but we rarely ever get that. That's too much pressure on a QB and OC.

They're so goofy with some of these takes. They don't realize what they're even saying. Eagles have Smith and AJ, not to mention the threat of Barkley (2000 yards on the season with another game to go). I didn't pay alot of attention to that game but I'm sure those guys bailed their QB out most of the game. I did watch the Giants though. Lock's first TD was like a 40 yards screen to Nabers. His second was a 10 yards pass to Slayton and he broke it for like 40 yards. His third TD came after Nabers caught the same underthrown deep ball that some are saying was impossible for our 1st round receiver to come back and catch. That put them inside the 10 yard line for an easy throw to a wide open receiver. His 4th was a 5 yards pass to Nabers that he broke for like 50 up the side line. Meanwhile Carolina receivers going down where they catch the ball.

The draft never goes how you think it will. A player that can improve the Panthers will be available when they pick 1-3 rounds. This FO just has to stop trying to be smarter than everyone else. Pick the best player and improve the roster. Team needs playmakers and linemen. That's every position.

Theilen

Oddly enough we aren't the biggest blow out today so far. JETS and Cowboys are getting boat raced even worse.

That catch was a great opportunity for XL to make a guy miss and turn it up the sideline. I don't know if he has it in him.

Time to tee off on Baker now. Undercut Evans and Bucky. They're asking for it at this point.

Offense doesn't need the best WR in the draft. But they do need a type. Speed and elusive with good hands. I don't care if he's 5'8" 175lbs. This defense needs an exorcism. Either that or an enema.

That's when someone gets hurt

Well damn...