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If there was any question about where he'd play...try taking a shot every time D'Mo says "in the box".

BTW... I will refer to our GM only as "D'Mo" from this point forward! If TD can call him that, so can I.

The only other player, IMO, that competes for best-ever-Panther is Peppers, and I'm still pissed that he left the team for so long. Not that complicated, just Little Man Syndrome. I'm 6'4" 240 and little guys used to always stink-eye me when I'd go out like they had something to prove. I'm the most laid back SOB ever, but, without fail, some 5-9 guy would bow up at me at the bar. Smitty's had to work twice as hard to be that damned good, of course he has a chip on his shoulder.

And then escort him from the building before round 2!!!

Ay 55:45, EJ makes the bet argument I've heard yet against taking a TE or FS at # 8... you're handing them a 4 year, $24M ish contract - fully guaranteed. With OLB, WR, and O-line making so much money, you have to ask yourself if it is worth the investment when a TE or FS can be had for cheaper. He was talking about the RB from UNC, but the point is the same.

EJ mentions that really good RBs will still be there in the 4th, potential starters, so I'm all in on that plan. I just can't see spending a top 100 pick when we have 2 1000 yard rushers on the roster this year and invested a 2nd round pick last year on a potential stud that we still haven't seen play. Hell, I might slot in a RB for 1 of our early 5th round picks and let him develop this year and be insurance JUST IN CASE Brooks never fully heals (which I think he will). If neither work out as RB2, we can always get another 1 year rental for 2026.

Meh, he told me that Mingo would be the next him! I'm not sure that I trust his opinion!

Tennessee Titans: Mike Green, DE, Marshall The Titans take a replacement for Harold Landry. Green has been a monster for the Thundering Herd this season, with a ton of big plays for the Marshall defense. In 2024, Green had 17 sacks with three forced fumbles, 81 tackles, and two passes batted. The 6-foot-4, 248-pounder is very fast and explosive off the edge. In 2023, Green had 43 tackles with 4.5 sacks and one forced fumble.

Could be. Both players are good at batting down passes.

I kinda agree, but it's looking (to me) like BPA at #8 might be a FS or a TE. Both make my stomach hurt at #8. Edit: Anyone not named Graham or Carter is probably a reach for us at 8.

The more I ponder it, the more I think we go with Malaki Starks from Ga. He's a solid FS, who played 671 snaps last year in coverage (400 as FS and 271 at nickel). He's also 1 of the only round 1 talents we've formally visited with, Shemar Stewart and Jalon Walker being the other 2. We don't have a FS on the roster other than last year's UDFA. I think that there will be plenty of edges still there at 57.

This is exactly what I'm talking about! Overview Feisty slot-only target who has maximized his talent and honed his craft. Restrepo is a route chef who reeks of urgency and plays much faster than the stopwatch is likely to time him. His footwork, leverage and burst allowed consistent separation from man coverage on the college level but contested catches await him on the next level. His instincts, blitz recognition and talent to scramble open when plays break down will make him a favorite of quarterbacks and play-callers. Subpar length and average measurables could create some hesitation for NFL evaluators but the play and football demeanor feel translatable as a future starting slot."

Man, I really want that to be true. With a full year in the system, I expect him (and XL for that matter) to make a jump in production. I said in another post that we still need to add 3 WR's to the active roster. I'll be shocked if we don't grab a mid tier FA and use a mid round draft pick.

I really want a mid round slot WR who is already a route tree, YAC guy WITH PROVEN COLLEGE PRODUCTION. Not a allstar, but a smart, hard-worker. There's always a handful of these guys in the 3rd and 4th rounds that go on to have solid careers. I have not done the research this year to know who that guy is, but am open to opinions.

you called it!

Morgan said that he wanted to be a running offense. Last year he brings in the best 2 guard FA's and locks down Chuba long term. SO FAR, this year he's resigned Corbett, kept Mays, resigned Tremble who is a damned good blocker, regardless of whether you like his catching ability, and signed a top RB FA with proven NFL production last season. Also finally got out from under the terrible Sanders contract. Great job IMO.

So, we swoop in last year and draft Brooks out from under Dallas last year. He re-injures himself and will miss all of 2025, so we sign their 2024 starter. "In his first year as a starter, Dowdle ran for 1,079 yards (12th in the NFL) with 5 touchdowns, adding 249 receiving yards for a total of 1,328 all-purpose yards — a breakout season that put him on the map." 1 year deal makes it sound like Brooks is still the long term plan., but I like this signing. PLUS we get to screw Dallas in the process. Win win.

Hell, they did it to kickoffs last year!

Drafting a TE at #8 puts a knot in my stomach, but there's a really good chance that he could be BPA. He immediately improves all areas on offense, it's hard not to like him.

This is an excellent synopsis! Our WR group is a 34 year old man who has had a hellova career, but can't keep it up forever. A draft reach who only produced 1 season in college and was seen as a project with a tremendous ceiling IF he hits his potential. I really hope that 2024 was essentially a redshirt year for him. And finally a UDFA that didn't get any real time until we were more than halfway through last season. AND THAT'S ALL. We need at least 3 more players, one of which has to start day 1.

If you look at previous performances, my old, fatass would make a notable difference! Still, I like Morgan so far. No marquee players (this year), but solid guys looking to play a larger role. And building from the trenches out!!!