MHS831

Now we know that David grasps this move. Whew.

I think the 3/4 phrasing (position names) creates confusion. DT is the NT and DEs are 300 lb ers who cover the 3T-5T spots. Of course, the OLBs are the edge players. Sometimes when we chat about, people call the 3-4 DEs DTs and it gets confusing. Not to be condescending, but it used to trip me up at times.

sorry Juan. I started a similar thread in the draft section. I provided the link, so having it in 2 places wont hurt

Combine Formal Interviews The Panthers had a formal Combine interview with Florida State DT Cam Jackson. (Ryan Fowler) Per Justin Melo, many teams have met with or are scheduled to meet formally with Ole Miss CB Trey Amos during the Combine including the Panthers. Iowa State CB Darien Porter had formal Combine interviews with six teams, including the Panthers. (Tom Downey) Georgia S Malaki Starks said he had a formal Combine interview with the Panthers. (Destin Adams) All-Star Circuit Memphis WR Roc Taylor met with a long list of teams at the Hula Bowl, including the Panthers. (Ryan Fowler) Virginia Tech WR Ali Jennings met with the Panthers, among other teams, at the Hula Bowl. (Ryan Fowler) Iowa LB Nick Jackson met with the Panthers at the Hula Bowl. (Ryan Fowler) Minnesota DL Danny Strigow‘s list of meetings at the Hula Bowl included the Panthers. (Ryan Fowler) Colorado DE BJ Green II met with the Panthers at the Hula Bowl. (Ryan Fowler) Utah RB Micah Bernard met with the Panthers, among other teams, at the Hula Bowl. (Ryan Fowler) Louisiana Monroe CB Car’lin Vigers met with several teams at the Hula Bowl, including the Panthers. (Ryan Fowler) Monroe High TE/OLB MHS831 met with the Panthers via Zoom from his living room (Ian Rappaport) https://nfltraderumors.co/2025-nfl-draft-visit-tracker/

Here is how I see it: They have an UDFA Safety on the roster and that is it. They might sign one or two in free agency, but for now, we will probably add 3 to the roster. Two have to be starters. But to your point: We have a lot of needs and there will always be disagreement when that happens.

And possibly RT....

Last year we need a g and Hunt was probably the top free agent at G. We went after him on the first day of free agency tampering period. I think we take the same approach to Williams--which means top dollar. Of course, I imagine the Eagles will see if they can keep him--not sure what the story is there.

I think they will go after a S and I predicted Milton Williams weeks ago--and I don't have a podcast or blog, just comes natural--I learned that the more you predict, the more you are right!. Seriously, and I agree that two years of free agent dumpster diving is not good, but with multiple needs at S and DL, I think we have to go there. Expect $20m to Williams, I have not researched the Safeties he mentioned.

Did not know that about moving him to c. ...I also think the OT from William and Mary could be a sleeper.

Mbow of Purdue is one that I have researched and liked--second rounder I am guessing. He has some raw spots, but our coaches have been great developing talent (Icky, Mays, and Zavala were all much better).

Yeah. So defenses said, We are going to put our best edge on your weakest tackle and that will nullify advantage of the best OT on the left side. Kinda a chess match going on.

Here is encouraging news, imo. We have our OL coaches back. This season, we got incredible improvement from Ekwonu, Mays, and Zavala. I can't think of any position that featured more development and growth than OL. Rounds 1-3 (est.)

Teams are like Companies--if the CEO is the problem, he is going to fire everyone around him until there is nobody left.

that is what I said--researching RTs. I did not know the team was meeting with RTs. If you hear who, that may give us an idea what round.

I think so. I was watching the graphics with the sound off. Turned it up and they said Washington had $80m in cap room, so I assume they were talking about taking on his salary--that would make sense considering the low trade value

Ha. I plead the fifth. That is a pretty big trade.

Debo Samuel traded to Washington for a fifth.

No, and I don't talk to this person frequently. I have the same curiosity--let me see what s/he knows--but it could be a while. I feel this person does not like people asking for insider info--but that could be me. S/he has never said a word about it.

I think he was an older rookie, which means he is pushing 30 right now. Probably a valuable backup, but if you need for a long stretch, bryce is in trouble.

I do not know circumstances, but I am pretty sure that BC did not cut it at LG and he sucked at center when Cade took over and played well. I have always thought his role would be as a swing OT. His arms are short, but he really has not spent time at T, his college position. So I am not sure how valuable he is if he has not played well at G or C.

Today's headlines: Young might want to get that mole on his back removed. Looks like a basil cell. Robert Hunt has switched over to Arm and Hammer body powder from Gold Bond. Questionable move. Upset that Zavala took his Right Guard deodorant when he was injured last week. It seems that Legette caught a hoof fungus from Dolla Bill. Those toes are clappin! Ickey making that Ninjja Turtles towel look like a loin cloth.

It will be interesting to see if he draws interest.

I do not know to what degree the positions are different now, but I watched or read something that was very interesting. If you think about the best pass rushers in the NFL now, most play on the defensive left side. Crosby, Watt, Garrett, Bosa, to name a few. Watt said that even though he is not rushing the blind side, the ball is closer to him and he can strip it easier. Regardless, the top edge rushers in the NFL attack the RT, so there is the beginning of a shift to put more emphasis on the RT. Here is an article from 2023 that describes it. https://www.hogshaven.com/2023/4/16/23681579/have-right-tackles-become-just-as-important-as-left-tackles-in-the-nfl

I wonder. If the Eagles have proven anything, it is long-term approaches to the trenches can pay off. It sounded to me that they are going with Moton, but he is a question mark to some degree. What do we have behind Moton? If our season hangs on Moton's knee, then it could sway priorities. I think people think of the draft incorrectly--we look at it to fill immediate needs, when only 2 or 3 players drafted start during the rookie season (on average). They develop on the run. We give 4-year contracts to address current needs, and that is fine, but going after immediate needs can cause you to leave BPA on the table. I do think we draft a T and I would assume Moton's knee would indicate when.

This person is one of many who cover the Panthers and it seems they are very tight lipped right now. I wonder if it is based on Legette announcing to the world last year that the Panthers told him they were going to draft him--then we move up to get him---That is kinda embarrassing. As much as Moton's contract is going to hurt, it is the right play. I was wondering if he was done (and they have not announced it) or if they might be trying to trade him before it becomes a bigger issue. I left with the feeling that he is not done and there is no talk of trading him or extending him. S/he did say that they are going to watch him for a year before making a decision. If that is the case, I am like you--he is not going to heal at 32 and 330 lbs. This is his last season in Carolina, based on my interpretation of the conversation.