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1 hour ago, strato said:

At the same time some of his mistakes are what helped Georgia back in that game. 

He just doesn’t look that appetizing to me. And I am hungry as hell. But I am glad they are at least trying to upgrade from the likes of Jake Plummer. 

Sans the rushing ability, it reminded me of a classic Jake type game. Not my choice of a franchise guy, but if his talent translates to the NFL level, he could be at least be a viable backup you could win a game with. 

8 hours ago, Castavar said:

I'm not gon lie, his playstyle reminds me SO MUCH of Jaxson Dart. Damn near exactly the same build too. If nothing else, I could see him being used like a Temu Taysom Hill near the goal line. 

Exactly the person I was thinking of as well, but Dart throws a better ball. Regardless, not many men go in to Athens and put up 400 yards and 5 TDs. 

46 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

 

I was at that game and that whole dome went quiet as a church when DJ hauled that ball in. Then… well, we all know what happened next. 

8 minutes ago, fanpanther said:

i have not watched many gt games.  is it his accuracy that hurt his draft stock his armstrength or all of the above?

I’m guessing both. 

“We didn’t think he would be there.” 
 

Pretty much exactly what I thought. I’m really excited about having him. 

I LOVE the King pickup

2024 UGA vs Tech: In Athens. King: 303 passing yards and 2 TDs. 110 rushing and 3 TDs. It took UGA 8 OTs to go on to win 44-42, but King was the star.That dude is tough as nails. 

Dude has the heart of a lion and exactly the type of player Dan has said that he wants. I could really see him making the final roster. 

Last draft and this most recent one, Dan offset the bustability of each pick by choosing healthy dudes who were steady contributors at big name schools. No reaching. No tweeners. No projects. No big injuries. 

Contrast the XL, Brooks and Bryce picks. Chance of bust was off the chart. Those drafts were felonious. 

I 100% think they did not expect Freeling to be available, but then he was. When your starting LT suffers a potential career ending injury and a complete specimen like Freeling is there… only a fool would pass on him. 

Choosing a UGA lineman with a first round grade is rarely a bad idea. 

Playing sweet Caroline just before the ain’ts pick is elite level trolling. Bravo

1 hour ago, mrcompletely11 said:

do you think its a coinky dink that the 2 dudes we have signed have worst arms than Bryce?

Not one bit. Just imagine the QB controversy in preseason games if the team’s backup QB were to show off a cannon arm. A blind man can see exactly what is going on. It’s not that they can’t find viable competition, it’s that it is not allowed. 
 

Dan and co in 2 offseasons have made demonstrable roster improvements from top to bottom except in 1 glaring place… 

Is there anyone left who doesn’t believe that Tepper exercises 100% control of the QB room? 

3 hours ago, AggieLean said:

I don’t know about vrabel, but Russini is married. I feel for her husband 

For all we know, he may have already been looking for an off ramp and this has done him a big favor. I’ve never been divorced but my understanding is that the legal system doesn’t have much sympathy for cheaters. 

2003 was my first season of true fandom… Talk about false expectations of how being a Panthers fan is supposed to be. 55 was my first jersey. Will be good breaking it out again. 

I still think Carolina is a big nope in the coaching circles, but recruiting quality players to come here is definitely looking up after the growth made last season. To this I give props to the front office. Last offseason including the draft was a tremendous success.

In just 2 pieces: Imagine the 2025 season without Tet or Rico. 

XL in year 3 is now in full on salvage operation mode. 

A TE is the cerebral safety valve first down machine who catches everything and fights for the tough yards… so pretty much everything XL is not, unfortunately. 

Hiring Bevell feels like a Dan Morgan move, and a good one at that. I can see him running the offense on day 1. Idzik is completely useless and/or trying to design an offense that works with BY at QB is something he is just not able to accomplish. Either way, I don’t see Idzik on the team in 2027. There is nothing gained with his input at this time. 

If 2026 goes to ish and Canales is fired mid-season, Bevell is a logical choice to assume head coaching duties. Had Bevell not been hired, that duty would go to Evero, who would possibly refuse to do so, or Idzik who is a big 4 thumbs down. 

Historically elite defense led by Wade Phillips vs Mike Shula. regardless of any Shula adjustment, Wade was going to play 4D chess. Mike Shula is not going to out scheme Wade Phillips. Mike could only hold a job for 2-3 years with every team he worked for… except the Panthers. We were blessed with 6 years of his guidance.

When it comes to coaching, we still can’t have nice things. 

With multiple aggravated charges, dude is very likely looking at jail/prison time. 

Legacies depend on having a stud LT to keep speed rushers at bay. The loss of Kalil left a gigantic void that this team has yet to fill. 

5 minutes ago, strato said:

Shorten the list to two (or three) QBs and it does that job. 

It’s insane. Some would have never stayed regardless, but the talent sieve is real. 
 

Baker, Sam, Luvu, Butker, Reddick, CMC, DJ, Joe Brady. I’m sure there’s more, but that’s all I can come up with right now.

I sincerely hope Coker isn’t next. Just imagine him going somewhere like the Patriots or Saints. 

9 minutes ago, electro's horse said:

They already let him walk once lol

The list of ones this org let walk in just the last few years is staggeringly depressing. 

Intelligent, big, strong receivers who run good routes, know how to get open, catch damn near every ball thrown their way and come up clutch in big moments don’t sign for cheap and barring injury have very long and successful NFL careers. I sincerely hope Dan and co recognize what they have.