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I would add that it is probably likely that you need a T during the season--I am wildly speculating that they like something about Forsythe. However, that is not enough. We need 4 players who can play OT in the NFL---we have 3. That suggests that we are going to add an OT at some point. Perhaps related, but probably a pure depth move: Brady Christensen is an interesting situation--we should sign him. He is likely to miss the first 2 months of the 2026 season, and he will be 30. He can play all OL positions. That would give depth when it is usually most needed--the last half of the season. With his injury, I doubt his phone is ringing much. I think I would offer a 2-year deal (1.5 if you want to be realistic) for the vet minimum.

If it were me, I would take Proctor over the rest, but I would have a firm understanding and (if this is legal) an escape clause in his contract if he decides to spend his signing bonus at the Pancake Barn (the edible kind). After that, Freeling and then Lomu to a lesser degree. I really like Miller, but he is a RT only, based on my understanding. I am not dismissing the quality of Tackles that are expected to go day 3. They have issues, but they also have time to develop. I think of it this way: When would Freeling have been drafted in 2025? What happened between 2025-2026 that moved him from a mid-rounder to a top 16 player? Find a guy with upside if you are not starting him day 1 and develop him. That is how I would approach it--I am sure there are others who might do it many different ways.

I feel the same. OK, tell me which OT is on your radar if you were the GM--

I can agree with this statement if you really like the OT who is available. The fact that they are "rare" (along with QB, Edge) positions to find should also play into it. If we have a roster that allows for BPA, you should (as you say) consider the difficulty it takes to find a replacement. Furthermore, you don't want a rookie playing LT--regardless of who it is. All that to demonstrate how I get the decision to draft a T if they like the player and have a need that could be worse than I understand right now. Morgan signed a starting LT and a swing T in free agency. He signed a starting Center. We also need a "Z" WR, DT, S, TE and LB. Of those, we need 3 starters for 2026 (Z-WR, LB, S) and 2 rotational players (DT, and TE). C and OT are the only players who, if we draft them, are likely to sit and not start or work into a rotation. The Panthers seem to be in "Win Now" mode. For that reason, I do not see OT or C being drafted until the last day.

I would think the surgeon would have a prognosis about recovery time and opine on the success of the surgery. As for Moton, we have been monitoring his knee for some time. How is it too early? You are collecting as much information as possible to develop a strategy on the draft. Nobody can predict anything ever--I think you misunderstood my comment--not sure I was as clear as I needed to be.

We went with the Jag and got a really nice luggage cargo carrier. Drilled some air holes, and we were good to go. I get it. I just think they know about Moton's knee and Ickey's prognosis more than they are telling us. If good in both cases, Morgan may not go OT. If either is questionable, I hope we go OT...I am not a huge fan of the OTs that could be there at 19, but I would get it. Lomu if Ickey is bad, maybe blake Miller if Moton is the concern. I could see it.

And the TE? We have that guy on the roster already--600 yards in 2 years? Wooooo. Playmaker. I like the TE from Stanford if we are bottom fishing.

I am fine with the first and third picks. Not my preferences, but the impact of a free safety is hard to determine. I also think there is equal to nearly equal value at C on day 3.

this is terrible.

Drops? 9% is not good.

9% drops? That scares me. However, the average in the NFL (drops) is around 6.5%. Having played in college with a variety of QBs (practice--we had 9 qbs during the 2 years I played), I can say some throw an easier to catch ball than others. Personally, I see his stock rising and it seems by April 23, he might be a top 15 pick.

This is the best reason for drafting a T--Moton's knee is also a big concern for me--I am not sure if it is still justified, but leg injuries for big men can be degenerative. I have argued against it--I think Morgan will think it has been addressed and will draft a Late-round OT with upside. Forsythe? What the hell was that? I am leaning WR (guessing what they might do) because they really don't have a Z WR, based on Cosell's description of the position. TE is in play. DT is in play. The thing I am most confident about? LB in round 2.

I think they wanted to dispell the rumors of his work ethic, but that is speculation. Interesting point. I am thinking (right now) that they might go WR again.

Personally, I have argued that the pick is probably unlikely to be an OT in an effort to read the tea leaves, but I am an OL fanatic and would get it. By now, they probably have info about Ickey and I think the decision will be based on the likelihood of his return to form by 2027. Thanks to Cosell, I am more inclined to lean towards the Z WR and Concepcion or Cooper. After he explained it, I felt that it is a need. DT could easily be the pick. Who did we get to replace Robinson? I think any GM looks to upgrade a position, not simply replace. That would suggest an early draft pick, maybe? I am not happy about having Scott back. Please tell me that was a depth move. When it comes to TE, I pray we don't love Sadiq. I doubt it is a CB, C, or Edge, but if an elite CB or Edge fell to us....(to your point). I think we could try to trade back if there is a market.

There are some guards and OTs with short arms that project to C, so it is difficult to know--Heck, the RT from Utah I think, who was considered a mid first rounder, is now being discussed as a G or C because his arms are 32" or so.

I was down on TMac. Work ethic. I wanted Golden. Golden got hurt and had 360 yards. I did predict WR, however.

Who did you have in mind?

Forgot about him. I am not in april shape.

I had the same thought--there are 4-5 Tigers they could use--DT, Edge, RT, (I don't want to say QB, but) QB. Tex AM seems solid in areas of need. Last week I might have said Oregon. Of course, Ohio State's entire roster will be drafted before 19...but if one falls....

so where do you scholars go for your draft info? I don't really read much more than you guys because other sources know less than we do---I can say that I think a few of these draft gurus have some inside info, but nothing great. I used to talk to Brandon Bean-we are both from Stanly County (both knew each other from S Stanly High)-but he would basically share his opinion and it did not usually match Hurney's views. He did tell me that MH followed the coaches recommendations for the most part--and Richardson would ask questions about the prospects he liked but would never tell anyone who to take. Thats about it. Point? If they trust you with the information, you can guess with more accuracy.

As of 8:08 PM: 13 people say defensive back 12 people say TE or WR 11 people say OT 12 people say DT/DE 4 people say LB (Probably because round 2 is where the LBs live)

I dropped this and igored it for several hours. It is pretty balanced.

If I were a GM, I would use most of the 30 visits to recruit UDFA candidates. Telegraph nothing.

Cosell's bit about the Z WR makes a strong case for Concepcion's skill set here. It makes sense.

I am not trying to be mean, but Concepcion has a pretty severe stutter. It is a serious problem. But with XL on the roster, let's hope they never become captains. the coin toss would take 30 minutes. OK, I am punishing myself by suspending all MHS posts for 2 hours. I was wrong.