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Someone should dig up the predraft threads comparing Bryce Young to Patrick Mahomes Peyton Manning Steph Curry Michael Jordan Bruce Lee etc.

That would be quite the feat considering in both matchups with the Saints last season they looked like they had the superior QB.

Arguing about who had what and who did what with more is just going to end in the same charades. If we're going to waste a lot of hot air arguing then make it about something that cannot be denied. What you are seeing with your own two eyes. Cam Newton was a tremendously talented athlete albeit flawed in fundamental aspects. And although he played poorly in and lost a Super Bowl you cannot deny him that more often than not through his prime his teammates knew they could count on him to hold up his end of the bargain usually and be a key driving force for keeping them in games. Giving his defense much needed rest and motivation in wanting to match his grit as a competitor. That aspect is just not there with Bryce Young. Yeah he's dumped on the Falcons in a dome twice but what about his other 44 games? When has the Panthers defense the last three years ever looked at their starting quarterback and thought to themselves "man I'm so glad he's my QB"?

Looks like barring a complete 4th quarter collapse the Pistons are advancing. I despise them but I have to acknowledge Bickerstaff is a pretty good coach. Honestly jealous.

Historical levels of stupid.

There are definitely valid justifications to be skeptical of Canales as an offensive mind overall. That being said I encourage anyone to dig into our offensive stats and look at how we did specifically on 1st and 3rd down. Yes some of the playcalls certainly could have been better. But we must be bluntly realistic about just how comically predictable our offense is under Bryce Young. That's not going to magically just change in 2026. Such is why I am at least relieved we finally moved on from Dalton and brought in a couple of young QB's.

The huddle as is in terms of traffic and content won't get much better even with new administration unless the Panthers take a couple of really big steps forward this season. If the team takes another step back we're about done for regardless. This fanbase overall just cannot take anymore of the same old same old. It's been too long now with the Tepper's as is.

If the Hornets were in the position right now to push the reviled Pistons to a game 7 I would be elated.

Brother. You are wholly confusing comparing situations and applying actual standards like most other franchises do like simply getting into a playoff series and winning at least 1 or 2 series games with praising. Nobody is praising the Hawks. Nobody is praising the Magic. Nobody here likes those teams. But reality is reality. The Hawks like other franchises have traded players fired coaches etc but they can still win a couple playoff games. How is that not the bare floor for you or anyone else? What are we doing here if it isn't? We've seen eye to eye on many things over the years. But you are in the camp on the Hornets where you are emotionally attached to LaMelo where you feel the need to carry his water like he's got that juice. That's cool that you feel that way. It's your prerogative. But I differ from that viewpoint entirely. If he had that juice we would not have gotten wiped off the court in 2 play in games with 2 different coaching staffs and rosters. if people don't like hearing that well I'm sorry but how the hell is this team ever going to get better and ultimately go anywhere in the postseason if we just blindly pat them on the back for getting their asses whooped before they actually even get into the real playoffs? There seem to be some Bryce Young level standards being applied here. That's wild to me. But to each his own.

They're both very talented. In the long run I think not getting the award will make Kon even better.

Unfortunately for the Hornets the Hawks have won more playoff series games in one postseason than we have in 11 years. Probably not the best position to be mocking others.

I don't think there are enough hallucinogens in the world.

Are there some magic beans sitting around somewhere that can give him elite physical tools overnight?

Overall I liked what Morgan had to say in both interviews. He clearly is very invested and connected/passionate about his job with this franchise. I just really hope he does not end up hinging all that on hitching himself to an albatross QB contract for a #1 pick who does not display high end or elite production.

Donated. Best wishes to you and your family.