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To me, the combine was a non-event--I fell asleep watching it on my phone while driving. Having said that, If I were in charge of this franchise, I would draft Young because his skill set is more akin to today's NFL than Stroud's. And Stroud is my favorite, but if my job were on the line, I would go with Young and start drafting OL on days 1 and 2 every year.

About his diet--I am guessing this is what he is doing-- Takeaway. If you can sustain a lifting program and eat a caloric deficit, your body will be able to pull from its fat stores to both fuel itself and potentially build muscle mass. Prioritizing foods rich in protein is a key component to both losing body fat and building muscle at the same time I'd be like, "Take me Golden Corral and give me 50 minutes" I'll get that 204 to 210 in one sitting."

Spoiler Alert---this found in a locker in BOA stadium. Looks like we know who its going to be....

As much as i want it to be Stroud, I see what Young has to be incredibly special. I think that Young will be the most successful QB IF he can stay healthy. So, to me, the choice is: Do you want to pick the best QB for what he can bring to your team, or do you want to pick the other guy because the best QB might get hurt? Winners do not make choices fearing negative consequences. As a whole, Young has been slightly better vs. better competition. I think they are protecting QBs today more than they did 5 years ago. Young seems to have a sixth sense, and that, combined with his ability to see the field like nobody I have seen since maybe Brees, will be the difference. Would I take Young? Yes, but I would be sad about passing on Stroud. If we take Stroud, missing out on Young will bother me.

To be fair, McCown will challenge Young to a game of horse after the workout today.

Starts at 1 pm?

Baldinger made an interesting statement yesterday--he sees Young's size as an advantage more than a disadvantage. Not sure what he said to back that up...

Same fear factor. Nike turned him down, but Hobbibear didn't. These come in all sizes, as long as those sizes are between 4-6.

I hear he already has a shoe deal.

Will Frank leave him hanging on the field? Inquiring minds want to know!

Back to the topic, if you combine McCown's comment (if he said "live") and the fact that Houston was not really there in full force, it tells me a few things: 1. The Texans think the Panthers will go with Stroud and they are not buying the Panther smokescreen. Maybe they wanted to seem disinterested in Stroud to lure the Panthers into trading--hoping they would assume the Texans want young. Could be some chess moves going on here--or not. 2. The Panthers probably have Stroud #1 on their board, at least #1 on McCown's board 3. The comment, if reflective of discussions with the staff, suggests that the combine, interviews, and pro day suggests that he "checks all the boxes". 4. If Stroud "checks all the boxes" then there is no way Young can impress enough to get the job because he is 5'10" and probably will be for a while. 5" of height and somewhere around 15-20 lbs of weight is significant if the players are otherwise pretty equal.

She called it. That is going to make him great--if his release slows because he is not processing, it is a bad sign, but I watched some OSU film--I do not see it. When you can throw it 60 yards by flicking your wrists, it keeps the DBs honest.

As I tell my wife---"There are only 2 places for women.... ...inside and outside."

Did Someone ask for a cocky dick?

It would mean that he wasn't drafted until the seventh round. I personally do not think the Panthers will trade down--I think they will all know the pick (and I am about 60% sure they saw his pro day today). While I like a lot of things about Young, as a coach, I would want Stroud. The accuracy, timing, and quick release---oh my.

For those of you wanting a bigger QB, you will probably wish we had taken the QB from Kentucky---in 2004.

I thought so!!! McCown has it narrowed down to 2--Stroud and Tepper.

He was on the field after the workout and shook hands with him when McCown and Reich were talking to him--he did not chat--just leaned in during the conversation with the coaches and sorta interrupted. As I said, this is "worrisome" to me. Not a big deal, but when I say, "worrisome" it implies that he could be meddling because he was there, unlike most owners at all pro days--and you say, "it is ok if he does not meddle." ???

A lot of what this guy says is supported by events that have happened--such as signing Thielen....

Yup. They don't really have the coaches with a history of developing a QB like this--and I am not sure they have the offensive system and personnel for it--

Bozeman is too low and Christensen is probably a bit high.

Coming on just to say this---8 pages so far? Cam is 34. Good luck to him, but Cam is not a backup in this league because he lacks the ability to be a backup---his personality is so strong, he would be a distraction even if that is not his intent. If people who need a QB are not bidding on Lamar Jackson, I doubt Cam gets any attention. Maybe he is doing this for a midseason injury.

Sam Howell too. He was a sure fire first rounder then fell to the fifth round.

Agreed, and here is why: 1. Jackson and Horn seem to be fragile--how often have both been on the field at the same time? 2. Fitterer (I think) said that Horn would play the nickel when Chinn was not playing the big nickel. Taking Horn from outside is a huge mistake, imo. Henderson on the outside is not the answer. He needs to be a reserve or play only in 4 CB sets--prevent, in other words. 3. Jackson is likely to be gone in 2024. We need to groom CBs now to cover that loss.