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Wow, did not know that was his uncle! I was just thinking about this story yesterday... ESPN made a 30 for 30 short on it and it makes me tear up everytime I watch it.

Welp, I had no idea about that. I was referring strictly to my knowledge of JOATs existence and content within the Panthers forum. I had no knowledge of any of that.

Just wanted to recognize JOAT for stepping up yesterday and creating the draft pick threads. He has been a Huddler since our earliest of early days and one of the good guys. Thank you for your help, JOAT! Everybody show JOAT some love and #KeepPounding!

I liked him in 2019, but he seemed to tail off... hoping for the best.

Yeah. I'm not gonna get worked up about it. I just liked his value in the 4th because of his athleticism. And we could use a good coverage LB.

I know what you're saying, but I'm not sure if that's what Rhule was inferring.

That is the first one I am legitimately upset about missing on in Jabril Cox. We were there and could've taken him and traded back.

Lol, ahh... well, there's that.

This is getting ridiculous. See y'all in the 2022 Draft, because apparently we aren't picking in this one. But, I will say, again, that last night Rhule said their guys have said a 3rd rounder this year is the equivalent to a 2nd next year, and I'm assuming they've applied that logic for each round, with the implication being this draft is deeper and has more value. Also, they Fitt said they felt comfortable trading down bc they know there is more value grouping in the areas they're trading to versus where they were originally picking. But this is crazy.

Welp, see you guys at the 2022 draft. wtf???

I like Wade, too. Why did he drop? Was it off-field stuff? I thought he was once considered a first round guy.

Carter is gonna be steal.

Welp, nevermind... fuging Jets.

I'm liking Cox, Michael Carter, and Gillespie here with our next pic.

Also, in last night's presser, Rhule And Fitt said according to their guys (scouts?) a 3rd this year is the equivalent to a 2nd next year, and Rhule said when they viewed it that way, they essentially paid off the Darnold trade already. I thought that was fascinating.

Well, it wasn't my comp lol. Still, maybe he was referring to frame and measurables/potential? Tremble's athleticism is mentioned all through his scouting report.

Which is funny, bc I watched the post-rounds presser and when they asked Fitterer about what traits the players we picked so far shared, he said stuff like leadership, loves the game, has an edge, great teammate, great work ethic, etc. And then Rhule followed him up immediately and said athleticism. And I think he said something like, when we know they have transferable athletic traits that carry over from college to the pros, it's easier to develop their football skills. So, yeah, it's clearly something we are targeting and we prioritize. From the metrics people have shared showing how athletic our guys are compared to the rest of the prospects, even compared to previous drafts, let alone the current one, to Rhule actually stating it, it's clear we have stepped into a new era... and I love it. I know Rhule wanted advanced analytics at the forefront, as did Tepper, and it seems Fitt was the perfect fit (pun intended) to punctuate the direction in which we were going. Seattle was doing this stuff for years ahead of many other organizations and it's how they found guys like Kam Chancellor and Sherman in the later rounds and turned them to all-pros.

Ahh yes, Gettlemagic. And so commenced the post-Superbowl destruction of a potential dynasty thanks to that dumbass draft and then letting Norman walk for nothing. Smh, what a dickhead.

Went back and watched NFLN's coverage of our picks to see their breakdown of them and it was all love, but the most interesting take to me? Daniel Jeremiah, who I really like and respect, said Tremble reminds him a lot of George Kittle when he was coming out of college. If he can become THAT or even close? A reliable pass catcher, combined with his athleticism and nasty streak... My God. Edit: sorry for the initial typos that I hopefully corrected, my kids are up and blasting Gangam Style (with dance party) from Alexa and I can't hear my own thoughts.

Good. Even though I hate/hated the Saints, I always had a soft spot for Joe as he is a Fayetteville (my hometown) legend. Nice to see things come full circle and he is back in NC via his son. Happy to have them both here. Jaycee is gonna be a beast. Also, someone let Joe know, if he didn't realize how the media feels about us, check out when they go to extended commercial breaks during the draft. P.S. - Aaron Rodgers is a whiny, attention whore, just like his predecessor, and is following his exact same late-career-crisis blueprint.

Well, you can hit the hay apparently. I think we traded all the way into the 4th, so we're done for the night.

Welp, there went Long. Jabril Cox it is.

Yup, that's what I'm thinking too.

Anyone think Hunter Long would be a good pick with our next selection here?

Ok, now... i'm really starting to like Fitterer. I panicked a bit bc I flashed back to Hurney and Gettleman days, but they NEVER did this. We got a first round level WR this late, and a guy at 6'3" with 4.3 speed and a huge catch radius. AND he played and excelled under our current OC. That is an incredible get and although it wasn't a need, this value may be the best of the draft. Just incredible.