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Man, what interesting polarization here. Some, hard pass while others would jump their own mom to make the pick (ok, I just inserted that mental image, ha ha). Warren produced despite being the main focal point of the Penn State offense. I didn't watch Penn State, but that's what a lot of talking heads are saying so take that with a gigantic grain of salt here! When I watch the highlights and listen to the analysis: dude is a bully. He's big, strong and fast enough. Not a home run threat of a guy, but someone who can use his size and strength to his advantage, like how Gronk did. Does that make him a sure fire HOF player before he plays a snap? No, of course not! But I think it's also very important to look at what's happened to other high draft pick TEs. Top 10 TEs rarely make an impact. Look at Kyle Pitts in ATL. He's a great athlete, but was he a worthy high draft pick? TJ Hockinson. He was suppose to be a can't miss product, and was traded to the Vikings. Here's a handy list (despite the source, eww): https://thefalconswire.usatoday.com/gallery/nfl-draft-falcons-tight-end-kyle-pitts-hayden-hurst-atlanta/ There has been much better value drafting guys in the 2nd-4th rounds. I have no idea if Warren will wash out or not, but I'd MUCH rather draft the best pass rusher, CB or even WR than a TE in the top 10. Now if the Panthers traded down into the late teens or early 20s and they are sold on him being a difference maker... I guess that's a different conversation. It could also just be a smoke screen. Since we telegraphed Legette last year, could be gaming some of the other teams. Or we could have a hard-on for him. I do enjoy the off season

I was 12 in 1992... It wasn't uncommon for me to bring my friends over, or me to go over to a friends house. Parents would get to know us, and if they came home and we were there, it wasn't a big deal. If someone just entered our house, without anyone's knowledge, and did house work and answered calls; that would be super weird. Now if we invited them to do it, that's one thing, but just unannounced is something super strange.

Wow, what hard hitting journalism DJ. What's next? The sky is blue? Water is non-compressible? =P I'm totally down for trading down and acquiring more picks. We have spent a TON of picks on failed QBs (Darnold and Baker) and paid a king's ransom for Bryce. We need more talent, more picks, more shots at the dartboard of NFL talent!

Ahh....off season over reactions, got to love it! I doubt we're in the running to trade for Garrett. Dude is looking to win after a career of losing in Cleveland, and he probably wants input. Also Cleveland isn't going to move him now. After the first few rounds of FA, maybe. If anything, Garrett is probably here on unrelated business.

I have no problems with the Panthers adding to their defense, period. It was historically bad. They couldn't stop a wet fart... That being said, Will Johnson has some injury concerns (which are always overblown in the lead up to the draft). Medicals at the combine are going to be important for all prospects with any hint of an injury. A pass rush's best friend is great backend coverage. Coverage's best friend is a good pass rush. They can absolutely work together to change the tone and performance of a defense. If Morgan thinks Will Johnson is the dawg we need to rebuild our defense, great! For signing Horn, yes. I'm all about it. He's had some bad injury luck, no denying that there. We've also had the worst run of injuries it seems over the past several years, which is why its important we're bringing in new staff to help there. IF we can get another 15-17 games from Horn with Johnson, it could really be great! I love draft season Hopefully this one helps us steer towards the post season so we can delay our draft talk!

Yeah, Dan Patrick was really busting Bryce up for being short. We all see it. We get it. Bryce handled it well. Bryce has all kinds of appearances on media row. On the Mike Golick jr podcast, he went really deep in the football nerd stuff about the differences between the Eagles and the Chiefs. Was cool to see. Overall, I'm pretty optimistic about the QB position next year. I'm going easy on the hopium for right now. I don't want to build up too much of a tolerance before training camp after all, lol.

If Morgan gives big, real money in a long term, guaranteed deal...oh boy...that's a bad move. He has to know that. This screams more off season BS.

As far as the draft, there is a balancing act between traits, production and the mental aspect of things. I was listening to NFL on CBS (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQXhu-VdOzs) They mentioned a guy who was tenacious, a true dawg of a Center, but he's 5-11, 275lbs.... He just doesn't have the traits at the position. Guys like DBrown would literally throw him through a wall like a child. Just because he's a dawg doesn't mean we're going to go after him. Anyone who thinks that there's some kind of one sized fits all, single attribute that determines draft stock - you're wrong. It's a balancing act. In the top 10, you NEED to get the absolute studs or a QB. We got our QB (for now) so we need guys who will produce for years. Look at Luke and CMC. People devalued them because of their positions, but both ended up being exceptional players. Heck, Luke will be a HOFer at some point. If the Panthers feel that there are only 5-6 true 1st round, top 10 worthy selections, then you trade down. Don't be hasty. Be smart and flexible. Now we all know the draft is a crap shoot. Sure you can pretend like you have all the answers, but we don't. Guys get hurt. Guy can't transition to the NFL. Some guys need time. Others will hit the ground running and be instant all pros as a 5th round pick. After the past few drafts, I'd rather go for volume than get tied to a single player. We need all the help, talent and skill we can get! Now if Mason Graham falls to 8, I'm sprinting up to the podium!

Here's what I see on my cell phone: 1. Conversations with Mike McCarthy and the Saints didn't go well. No one was "enamored" with him. 2. Kliff Kingsbury decided to stay with the Commanders instead of trying to jump into a dumpster fire like the Saints.

Despite the constant drum beat of Common Core Math, some folks still can't count lol. Kiper just a name and entertaining presence. No one cares about his accuracy, certainly not his bosses at ESPN. He get's ratings and clicks. That's all that matters to them. The more outrage, the better. As far as who the Panthers draft: it just depends on who the best player is to the Panthers. Who has the most dawg in them so to speak. It's about building the team culture and making improvements. I do enjoy the draft hysteria, the melodrama is so delicious.

Well, hindsight is 20/20. If you don't learn from the past, you will continue to make mistakes today. So much of the draft is projection. How well will this play fit our system? How much room does he have to grow? There are a handful of ready made products, then the rest are the results of coaching and opportunity. XL is a great athlete. He moves different. But he's a body catcher. That's going to limit him until he learns to use his hands, or plays a different WR position. They also loved the guy. I'm guessing he would fit in with the culture Canales is creating. Brooks was the run away #1 RB except that he was hurt. We saw in his limited time that the dude moves differently. Hrm...Interesting that both XL and Brooks do that... Brooks was going to get drafted high. That's just the way it is with talent. I think there was a bit of a stylistic choice: get guys who can create because of their physical abilities. Was this the right direction? I don't know. To be honest, none of us will know for a bit yet. Brooks getting hurt again sucks. Will he be the same guy? I don't know. I fully agree with taking the best players, maybe not the most talent physical specimens. At the same time, they have the keys. It's up to Morgan, Canales and Brandt to get it done. It's their jobs on the line. Their reputations.

Oh boy, we saw what happened when he was out... I'd rather have Moton for 13 games than 17 with...whoever? Moton has been an above average RT for most of his career. I'd try to keep him as long as he's productive via an extension instead of hoping we can resign Brady Christensen to play RT or drafting someone else right now.

XL is good people. He just exudes his real authentic self. Now he comes across as a hard worker. He's not a finished product at age 23/24, but he's still a young man. My hope is that XL can reflect and get better this off season. If I'm Bryce, I'd definitely connect with him and work on developing that chemistry. On his own, XL needs to be coached up on hands catching. I know it's a hard habit to break, but he's got to do a better job of using his hands instead of allowing the ball to travel into his body to make these middle catches. My hope is that XL grows a lot for year two! If not, he'll find himself pushed down the depth chart by less talented guys. I'm rooting for him!!!

I really appreciate these. Like him or not, JT has played high level football at a place where I couldn't imagine. I mean, I was 6th string DT in high school before I said "I'm going where the girls are!" =P He's very bullish on Bryce, and I think JT wants to see him succeed. I know many of us are all over these videos so he knows he's going to get the views on any BY video. It's a feedback cycle almost, lol. JT thinks BY is a legit QB. Not perfect, he does point out error, and seems to go out of his way to insult Theilan's speed constantly. It's almost funny. Honestly, it just confirms what we've seen: BY found himself after being benched. He's improved each week, made great plays, had a few stinkers along the way. Let's build the rest of the team around Bryce.

Man, what a crazy game! The Panthers offense had to be nearly perfect. Atlanta didn't punt. Way to play! The draft with be the draft. Whatever. I'm so happy to end the season with a win. Yeah, we still have a lot of weak areas, but this is one heck of a way to send the Falcons home. I'll take it!