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Dream, but Walker will not last this long. He's the pick at #8, hands down. Like XL, you need guys who want to be Panthers and will take pride in building the team up....

I'd prefer Jaylin Noel over Higgins I'd I had my choice. I think Higgins is too similar to Coker, in my under educated opinion. Noel would give us something different in a quick separator and crisp route runner. Belton at 74 is solid, but if I had my pick I's be looking at LB/TE/DT at 74 and possibly aim for Ozzy Trapilo with #111. Maybe move on of our 5th or 6th rounders to move up in the late 80's early 90's to get our OT. If Parish and Mukba are on the board at that point, yes and please. Safety is pretty solid this draft, but I think there is more who focus on the run rather than specialize in down field coverage. I haven't heard too much noise on the CB depth of this draft. Should that be alarming?

I really think Elijah Moore would be a good signing now for a 2 year deal. Fast, young veteran who can play the slot. Drafting a tackle in the 3rd or 4th round is a very likely pick. I could see all three of BC, Corbett, and Mayes coming back after this year as well. OLB needs to be addressed as well. I could see Walker/Williams being our first round pick unless Graham falls to us. Players like Sawyer, Princely, or Landon Jackson would be 2nd round fall backs if Graham fall to us at #8. Keep an eye on David Walker or the DE from VT in the 4th/5th round to build developmental depth.

I have been playing with a few mock drafts today. Four times in a row on two different platforms I had Travis Hunter fall to me. After today's free agent haul, I would pound the table for him. Legitimately could fill two voids at the highest of levels AND give us more positional flexibility. I think his usage would be so unique and frequent that he could not be a "starter" but play the same in not more snaps than most starters. Hunter played 1,443 snaps last season. If he gets 30 snaps per game on each side that's a starter's level snap count. 3rd / back up starting CB, 1/3 time nickel back #3 WR that could be a #1 depending on the game plan or injuries. Dan could figure this out. I can now see the vision. Think about the draft board ahead of us: Titans - nope, it's Carter or Ward Browns - not really, I see QB or Carter Giants - maybe, but I think it's trade or QB. Sanders feels like the best option. New England - Maybe, but OT or Mason seems like the Vrabel move to me. But after sitting under the BB tree maybe he could see it in a similar fashion. Jacksonville - Maybe, but they need OT/OG/CB too. Would Coen have the stones to make his 1st draft pick such an unconventional one? Las Vegas - It just feels like Jeanty is the pick here. NYJ - you know full well Aaron Glenn is going defense here. I could see it!

Awesome work!!! As much as I would love to grab Warren in the first, it's not the best allocation of resources. Looking at the chart is one thing, but we need to look at what our biggest need and desires as a team are. Last year we were able to score points against good and bad teams. While the offense needs refinement, it isn't the issue holding us back from wins and losses. It was our defense, point blank. So in free agency we have shored up that unit, to a degree. Getting DB back along with our additions and the players we have retained will create improvement. The injury bug killed us at the start of the season. Good things I saw from last year that helps us build: Defensively: * Jacoby Windmon - Think he is going to be a great depth piece at ILB. * Richardson at S - I think he could be more of a FS if given the chance. Adding a vet like Simmonds wouldn't be too bad of an idea as a mentor. * Wonnom was better than expected after he returned from his serious injury. I think you may be able to swap him and Clowney at this point of their careers. Clowney is much better at edge setting than rushing. * Mike Jackson was legit. There was SOOO much pressure on the CB's last year because of our poor play from the front 7. *Free safety is a concern, but I imagine we will get a solid free agent to fill that void. Offensively: * Coker - I think he's going to be special. Great find *AT - the dude still has IT. He may be quicker in a phone booth than full field, but he did his job. * TT and Sanders - we have something building here. Tremble's year long injury and Sanders freak injury really hurt last year. We need to add a Will Dissey type TE. Vet who can block and get open in a pinch. If we draft one I would really focus on Mitchel out of ND or Jackson Hawes from GT. Bartholomew out of Pitt could be a great 7th round or UDFA. * Our line is awesome. If we add a RT to develop we are set. I like Ozzy Trapilo or Ajani Cornelius. * RB depth - I think we need depth by committee. I would use two draft picks here. My first target would be Ollie Gordon III. His stock has slipped, but he is great in pass protection, solid as a receiver, and can fit the bruiser role. My second RB pick would be Breshard Smith our of SMU. Smith is a great receiving back and would be solid as a returner. Think Blacksheer 2.0, but a better runner. If Dylan Sampson falls as low as the mocks say I wouldn't be opposed to him as well. If we go the vet route, I would look at Foreman or Dobbins. Draft: * 100% on team trade back unless.... Graham or Carter slips. * If we stay at 8, outside of the two listed above I think we need to look at Pierce/Walker as our top two options. I like Walker as a chess piece ala Frankie Luvu, but that is a lot to bank on for that high of a pick. Pierce may be an asshole, but I don't think he has been around alphas like Derek Brown/JC Horn/Clowney that can teach him how to be a pro. Remember Donte Jackson? You can change a rookie with the right culture. * Trade back into the mid teens and grab an additional second round pick, WR is in play. If I have the chance to draft any of these three Golden/Burden/Egbuka after picking up an additional 2nd I do it in a heart beat. You could then trade up in the second to get a Donnavan Eziruaku or Mike Green or live with drafting Landon Jackson/Jack Sawyer/Princley without the trade. Keeping two second round picks also allows you to add one more impact D-line player. TJ Sanders or Deonte Walker sound much better added to our crop of FA additions. Could you imagine a three man front of Brown, Walker, and Bobby Brown on obvious run downs? Long story short, we are in a MUCH improved position than last year. If we can get through camp without the rash of injuries we had last year I can truly see us making some waves in the NFC South this year.

Trade back. Millum gives me some better BC vibes. I could see him as a right tackle. The knock on him is 32" arms vs the standard 33".

3rd round pick.... https://www.nfl.com/prospects/ozzy-trapilo/32005452-4130-5064-2a41-fc7c8e863f20

I think this is the guy we need, slight trade back if possible, but not a huge reach at 8. https://www.nfl.com/prospects/matthew-golden/3200474f-4c06-8614-8bd5-a546b4ab4775

I think the contract was the kicker...This may end up being one of those "the best deals are the ones you don't make" situation. 30 million for 5 years AFTER an injury filled season? Notice Pittsburgh isn't too warm?

At worst he slides into the BC role if Cade Mayes beats him out. Solid move.

NT - Bobby Brown III DT - Tershawn Warton Edge - Charles Omenihu WR - Slayton S - Holland Draft: Trade: Seattle gives us #18, #50, #82 We give up #8 #18 - Jalon Walker EDGE/LB #50 - Xavier Watts S #57 - Kennith Grant DT #74 - Mason Taylor TE #82 - Kyle Kennard EDGE #110 - Ozzy Trapilo OT #113 - Cobe Bryant CB #141 - Danny Stutsman #147 - Raheem Sanders RB #164 - Nick Nash WR ***trade**** #229 2026 - 6th round #182 - Oluwafemi Oladejo EDGE #182 - Oluwafemi Oladejo EDGE

Compared to the other options available, is there THAT much difference between him and Sweat? Sweat benefited from a STOUT defensive line. If we could trade Clowney I would like a combo of Wonnom/Landary and mid round draft picks along with an improved Dline. Even if we cut Clowney that frees up nearly 8 million. I'm sure we could get a 5th/6th for JC in a trade.

His defense is similar to Fangio, Morris, and Zimmer's. Pretty sure there is a disciple of an extremely similar scheme that has been successful with the right players. Not a total wash if he leaves.

I'd be down with Nash or Jack Bech

After seeing Debo go for a 5th, I would offer a 6th or 7th