bythenbrs

This is a good year to draft a center. A starter capable rookie to back up Colbert should be available at our first three picks. MHS was on to something when he suggested that we need 3-4 of our O line starters on rookie contracts at any point in time.

Why draft McConkey? As you alluded to above, runs crisp routes, consistently gets separation, great hands, 2.7. He will start in the slot next year when Thielen moves on.

Probably, but there is a nice Venn diagram overlap between roster building for Bryce and for a future successor QB. The ‘friction’ is the degree to which skill players are drafted or signed specifically for a Bryce ‘small ball’ game plan. Just a SWAG but, perhaps 2-3 skill players (2 WR, 1 RB) would not translate well to a more traditional game plan on offense. Player fit is more of a continuum, rather than a binary yes or no.

I’m liking it. A proper long term rebuild. No panicky, impatient roster moves to ‘win now’. In the NFL, to build a perennially competitive team, there is no instant pudding.

I have no problem with Jewell or similar Edge on a cap friendly contract. Just don’t sign a ‘name’ like Clowney with a high salary expectations. We need to be shopping at the bargain bin until we can build a real, legitimate roster of draft picks and young players on first contracts. ‘Value’ signings are fine.

Do both. Draft and waiver wire cuts. Let’s not overpay for one year rentals. That’s what got us in this dumpster fire.

Meant to say, ‘waiver wire order’, not ‘roster cuts’. Mea culpa.

Final roster cuts may present acceptable options but, I hate going through preseason unsure of who might be starting opposite Wonnum. Don’t forget that we pick first on roster cuts.

McConkey

McConkey. Very polished route runner, great hands, gets separation, 2.7.

If both McConkey and Robinson are still on the board at 33, I would be hard pressed to pass on McConkey. Both positions are needs but McConkey seems a very polished route runner and adept at separation, something I have heard mentioned in a positive light lately…

PSA: “Counselors are standing by now to speak with those experiencing trauma.”

And therein lays the hope (or curse), if there is any. Bryce will have to re-sign with the Panthers on a cap friendly deal. Any other team will see and understand what the Panthers had to do to build a system around him, and the cost incurred. He will be a special situation QB, for the right system only. Who will want to sign him for Josh Allen money? He won’t even get Tua money. Point guard.

Great write up. I’d pie you twice, if I could.

There will also be cut-downs before the season opener. As a team, we have a poor record when reaching. Hell, we have a poor record when not reaching.

We need to pitch him on the chance to get in on the ground floor of a new dynasty. …. What? Matt Rhule said this works great in college, why not the NFL? /s

NFL = not for long

How someone embeds is a very personal, private decision, and I won’t pass judgment on someone else’s choice. I’m a monogamist myself, but what Juan does in his own personal life, well, live and let live, I say.

The term is ‘projection’…. Take it as an unintended compliment.

I think he was staying due to contract but, giving him more input on personnel is a very smart move, to keep him motivated.

You would think that the Top Cats would have made an offer…

“What in the Wide World of Sports is a-goin on here?”