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I could see Ruke or Xavier being possibilities this year. Top 30 visits. Seems this group looked at Clemson more so than past regimes. Not that I really want that to happen. I think the last time I legitimately wanted them to draft a Tiger was Nuk. I'm also curious if they end up doubling down on the local products. XL checks the box. They brought Wilson, Walker, a bunch of Clemson guys in. Who knows. I would like Shipley in the 4th. But I strongly want them to draft a RB that isn't an early down runner and can be part of the pass game.

I mean, I think at this point, we are creating a version of Tepper that isn't actually real. I mean, I meet Tepper once for all of 2 seconds. And it happened to be at a sports bar before a game. I think thats actually something he attempts to do. Pop in to Panther-ish bars from time to time. Attempt to come off as friendly owner.

There is reporting also from news folks that employees reported that Tepper was actually in good spirits and went in to make friendly jokes about it all.....and asked the bar owner who they should take. Who turned out not even be a Panther fan.

drastically? I wouldn't say that. Johnson IMO is a one year rental. Leggette IMO is now the best long term hopeful. But I still think for Bryce Young, RB, TE and the slot trio is the bread and butter pass game for him to succeed and we haven't improved there at all.

sadly, I think if we do land a Clemson Tiger it won't be Shipley. I think it's one of the DT/DE Tigers. We brought 2 in for top 30s visits. And in that case, you would prefer Ruke over Xavier with rounds not factoring.

Shipley in the 4th is good though. But I think someone likely could grab him in the 3rd. Shipley IMO is the best actual all around RB in the draft. But still just a committee RB at the end of the day. but Shipley 1000% fits the dog mentality Morgan talks about. He takes winning and football as serious as it gets.

I don't like Ship in the 3rd, but if Bryce Young is ever going to himself....you got to start adding players that match his style of play. Throwing to Hubbard and Sanders doesn't make them rec backs. I'd LOVE Shipley in the 4th. You actually have to DRAFT RBs to build your team properly. Because you shouldn't be signing these FAs. And every RB on the roster should be gone after this year. I think the ideal Panthers vision is some variation of the following based on their top 30 visits, pro days, etc. Leggete - done Wilson Rice/Walker RB/OT/DT/DE in some order

as Leggette "fan"....the only negative I think really applies to the pick outside of maybe ideally drafting him slightly later is Bryce Young is our QB. And I think Leggette pairs better with a big arm that gambles. Not sure Bryce is really the type thrower that can get the most out of Leggette.

Cam Newton was essentially a one year wonder SEC player and we took him #1 overall. I mean, I get he had a season at junior college. But no one has ever factored that before for other players as meaning that much.

Only top 30 visit out those guys was Payton Wilson I think. think you might have to out him as the favorite target on that list I’d say Walker and Rice would be the 2 favorites in the 3rd round too. Carolina could have a real Carolina draft.

I want the WR double dip. I think if it comes it comes with the 3rd round pick

Anyone comparing Mingo and XL IMO hasn’t really watched a lot of the two. They just aren’t comps. XL doesn’t play like Mingo

I mean, I’m a Clemson fan. Hating on the Gamecocks is my jam. Leggette is the type dude you take a shot at. He ain’t Mingo. All Carolina has to do is keep him trending in the direction he is going

I mean Leggette has a crazy high ceiling. what did you want Leggette to do in that offense when they were playing grad coaches at QB or WRs? The minute they got a somewhat decent QB he started to shine and make massive growth strides. I feel better about XL than Mingo. But I think Ladd was the best pairing for checkdown Young

We’ve always had them. We draft a Gamecock every other year.

What did it cost to get the guy that was going to be there at 33? but to those that weren’t thrilled about Leggette. All it will take is his opening presser and you will buy in. He is the type you want to root for and be here I still think Ladd/Mitchell at 33 and the double dip to Leggette at 39 was the ideal play to aim for.

I would assume the cost of that 5th year option isn’t dirt cheap

The draft set up perfect for us. What are you trading up for and giving picks up

Noooooo!!!’

That’s great news with SF pick

I think Cooper could keep falling. I want the WR at 33

I’m a Clemson fan. That D has pretty consistently lived and died by the play of the front for a decade +……Clemson just doesn’t produce good DB play IMO. They produce defensive front talent. Wiggins is more athletically impressive than impressive as a DB IMO.

I think they would foolishly let old slow and can’t do anything but slow up our slot play Thielen rule Ladd out

Hope some DBs go quick…because I don’t want the Panthers to get one of the top 3 at 33

I think Reid goes Ladd if he is there. The anti Toney. Think Reid is done with the raw super talents for a minute.