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There should be. And in this mock there were two (Lomu and Freeling) that would have been better picks than a WR.

That's a horrible mock. They're underselling the tackle need.

My general thoughts on the roster as it stands right now: - Most interesting positions to watch: TE, NT, WR. - If we add a TE I feel like it'll be a bigger name FA or Kenyon Sadiq in the 1st round. I don't expect us to take a TE that early with our need at tackle, though, so it's likely one of the top FA TEs or we ride with Tremble/Sanders/Evans again. Signing a mid-level FA or drafting another mid-round TE isn't going to help us at this point. We have three of those guys already. - I don't buy the 1st/2nd round WR hype. I do think we will sign someone to play the slot because XL is... not good. John Metchie, Juan Jennings and Calvin Austin would make sense if the money does. - NT could be interesting because I don't get the sense that they view Bobby Brown as a true starter. This could be a position we look to add a veteran starter at or possibly take one early in the draft. - Devin Lloyd was a huge addition, but we need another starter beside him. I fully expect us to go after one in the 2nd round. Jacob Rodriguez makes a ton of sense here. - The Luke Fortner signing gives us a veteran fallback at center this season. I don't expect he'll end up being our long-term starter, but it's likely he will at least begin the year atop the depth chart. Even if we draft a center it's unlikely that player ends up being a day-one starter. But I think right now we're likely targeting a center in the 3rd-4th round as that seems to be where the value is. - We have no punter on the roster. Interested to see if we sign a veteran or go the draft/UDFA route. - The OT situation is pretty bleak. I now fully expect us to take a tackle at #19, but even after the Stone Forsythe signing we also need better depth there. Brady Christensen would be an idea re-signing; I also like Jamaree Salyer from the Chargers as a younger option that still has room to develop. - Guard depth is also lacking. Again, having a versatile backup like Brady Christensen would go a long way toward having some security for our entire OL, but even if he comes back we should add another veteran backup, IMO. - I assume Lathan Ransom would be the starting FS if we played today, but we know Evero loves him some Nick Scott so I won't be surprised if/when we re-sign him. He's basically the defensive version of David Moore, unfortunately. Ideally we'd look to add a true FS, but I don't get the sense that is a big priority at the moment. - Nickel corner is a need and I fully expect us to sign someone in the next few days to upgrade over Chau Smith-Wade. Long-term, I won't be shocked if we go CB earlier in the draft than people might expect given Mike Jackson's contract expires after this year. - I wouldn't be shocked to see us sign a RB. Sean Tucker or Brian Robinson could be interesting. We know what Chuba can do, but Jonathon Brooks has to be considered a question mark at this point.

The salary cap is a myth. We'll just move money around as needed.

I was joking when I posted that. I'm sure it's a reasonable number.

Physicals are subjective. If the team wants to fail a player they will fail a player.

Offer the Raiders a 3rd for Crosby.

Prediction: this Maxx Crosby drama will lead to the end of the legal tampering period.

They knew before they agreed to the trade that he had just had surgery and still agreed to it. A torn meniscus is far from a career threatening injury. It's pretty clear they got cold feet and used the "failed physical" as an excuse.

Ravens are trash for this.

1-year $18.5M

Pretty obvious we're drafting a tackle in the 1st round. This is depth.

I actually like the Stone Forsythe move. I liked him coming out of the draft. Probably not a starter but decent depth for sure.

It's a veteran who can start and presumably not be awful. At least it buys us some time.

Meh.

We just need to pin this post at the top of the forum because it'll be made every year as long as Canales is here.

Not sure Okonkwo is that much of an upgrade over Tremble/Sanders/Evans.

Kader Kohou from the Dolphins could make sense.

They're not trying to give Bryce any excuses this year.

10 players I wouldn't mind the Panthers signing that are still available: - CB Nate Hobbs (Packers): Was just released this morning. Could be a very solid nickel upgrade for us. - CB Kader Kohou (Dolphins): Solid slot corner who shouldn't break the bank and could be an upgrade over Chau Smith-Wade. - OT Jamaree Salyer (Chargers): Had an underrated year with the Chargers (68.2 PFF pass block grade, 61.5 run block grade) and is still young enough (25) to continue developing. - OT Jawaan Taylor (Chiefs): Depending on price, could be a good short-term option at LT while we figure things out long-term. - WR Jauan Jennings (49ers): If we're going to add a FA receiver, I think Jennings makes a lot of sense but the price may be a bit too high for a slot receiver. - WR John Metchie III (Jets): A cheaper option at slot receiver who has experience playing with Bryce at Alabama. Low risk/high reward type signing. - WR Calvin Austin III (Steelers): Likely an "in between" option relative to Jennings and Metchie, but another solid option in the slot. - LB Leo Chenal (Chiefs): I think we'll target another starting ILB in the draft, but we could also opt to pair Chenal with Devin Lloyd and check that need off the list early. - OC Matt Hennessy (49ers): Could be a decent stop-gap starter at center and solid depth if nothing else. - OC Andre James (Chargers): Was a backup last year for the Chargers (for some reason; he couldn't have been worse than what they had starting) but was solid for the Raiders the year before.

I'll give him credit for finally letting his GM actually make football decisions.

He has to be a fallback option for us at either LT or C. Or both depending on how the draft goes.

Can any of the top guard prospects also play center? Because the pure centers in this class aren't exactly screaming day one starter to me.