Stuart Smith

If Deonte does not contribute this year I suspect his career is over.

With all the attention on who the #1 draft pick will be I hope there is enough thought given to the offensive line. Taylor Moton is one of 2 NFL players to play 100% of the offensive snaps in the last 5 years. (Source www. Panthers.com) As reliable as he has been sometimes it may be easy to not have a contingency plan. We know Corbett will not be ready opening day, it remains to be seen how well he plays after his ACL injury. According to reports Christensen will be recovered from his broken ankle, but will he be 100%? Not trying to hit the panic button, but if we don’t have enough depth to cover any missing pieces it could make life very difficult for a rookie quarterback regardless of who the pick is. Am I overreacting?

Maybe, but Greg Olsen had no problem with Cams passes.

Truth be told, if Ginn caught all he dropped it would have helped Cam’s completion rate considerably.

If Tepper likes Bryce that’s where my money is. I can see where there may be legitimate differing opinions from different members of the coaching staff about who the pick should be. If I paid 2.275 billion for this team and had to live with the results of this pick I would listen to the coaching staff, but the final decision would be mine as owner. This pick more than any other since Tepper has been here will define his legacy as an owner. You can believe “it will be the coaching staffs decision” if you wish. I don’t think so.

Thanks for this post, lots to think about.

I am as concerned about the offensive line being ready on opening day as I am any position on the field. If Christensen and Corbett are not ready opening day our depth at O.L. Is a tremendous concern. It took several fames last year for our O.L. To really start their best work. One player on the O.L. Not NFL ready can result in problems for any quarterback we draft.

I take the Observer online for the coverage on the panthers and I live 120 miles from Charlotte.

I will just be glad when it’s over.

Would not be surprised if he had a Gino Smith type career.

Thanks for this post, more people can relate than you know.

Could be, but I honestly think it’s true. This decision is that important to this franchise.

I saw a big hug from Nicole Tepper to Bryce Young. Maybe I missed it, but did this or anything similar happen with Stroud? Bryce could start day 1. Not sure Stroud could start day 1. Not sure who Would be the best choice, just hope it is the best one.

My feelings as well. With Rhule….ohh boy.

They may have decided, who knows? It is also smart to wait in case the chosen pick does a “Jalen Carter.” That allows you to pivot in a worse case scenario.

The press conference by each is now on you tube.

I hope at the end of the year we are “Theilin” it. I want Chicago’s draft picks we traded for our #1 pick to be as high as possible.

Several positions, really concerned about cornerback. Not convinced “action Jackson” will be ready to start the season or if he will ever be the same after his injury.

I have confidence the folks in charge now are formulating a plan.

Keenan Allen has a monster contract, can’t afford. He played HS ball at Northern Guilford in 2015 when they won the state 4A championship.

The offensive line really came together last year after Bozeman was inserted in the starting lineup. We were very fortunate not to sustain any major injuries from that point on. I have concerns about quality depth. Injuries on the offensive line and lack of OL quality depth are not what a rookie quarterback who is a franchise player needs to deal with. I feel good about Cade Mays from what I have seen, but after him I am not sure who we have that is a quality replacement.