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Chase, Pitts---either or?

If we want Pitts, then I assure you there is a very good reason for it. What was the offense missing last year? Who is going to cover him? etc. I am telling you, they may think we are better off at OT than we think we are.

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Could the panthers have their eyes on a SR bowl T? Smith, Ball? Brown (Not sure he was there--but I like him)

Pitts may help make Darnold better as much as a stud OT---and I think the Panthers may think they have depth at OT right now

Top three reactions: The only mock that requires ankle grabbing. Taking one for the team just hit a new level. And that's OK.

The Raiders do not have any love in Northern California or Nevada.

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I see it. Opens up the offense. I think they think the LT spot is serviceable for now--I do not think we go after LT come hell or high water.

Sewell Slater Pitts Chase Darrisaw We could combine the second and third OTs and draft Christian Slater.

You see, the problem with this Huddle thing is we read stuff that was influenced by other stuff and we, collectively, usually dwindle a complex process down to 2 or 3 options when there are dozens. We focus on what we THINK we need and what we want to hear...If you agree with someone, they are right--if you disagree, they are stupid. So we lose focus and fail to think divergently--we are trained to solve problems convergently. So instead of considering all of the possible scenarios and strategies, we try to use logic and a process of elimination based on subjective rationale to narrow the scope from an examination of the options to a narrowing of choices. So there's that.

Atlanta is in the mix

OK, let's play along. Conspiracy theory #1: Denver sends Carolina their first rounder in exchange for Carolina's second and third rounders and Teddy. THAT is why Fitterer wanted all three picks this year. Conspiracy theory #2: Denver sends Carolina a day 3 pick this year (sixth-they have 9 picks) and a day 2 pick next year (second round) for Teddy. That means Carolina saves money vs the cap and Darnold's net cost is a 2022 fourth rounder. Conspiracy theory #3 (A DOOZY): Denver has a huge need at RT. Moton wants big money, and there are no signs that talks are seriously in progress. TRADE: Moton and Bridgewater for the #9 overall pick.

No one in particular---but when he talks about needs, he goes OL, CB, DT...I have to think a 3T is the last missing piece--we did not have one last year---just Obada and at times YGM stepping inside. Not enough.

The better question might be if you replaced Sewell with Slater. I still go Slater over Pitts--but I would hate life about it later. Here is how I see it: 1. A good LT protects the blind side about 30 times each game. A good LT keeps bad things from happening, so he is less admired by fans. 2. A good pass-catching TE is targeted 10-12 times per game. A good TE causes good things to happen, so fans cheer for him. A LT is more valuable than a TE in general. A lot more valuable.

Like last year, we need 3 walk off home runs in this draft. I am guessing we draft a LT in round 1, a CB in round 2, and that DT Fitterer keeps ranting about in round 3. Day 3 is all Rhule at the farmer's market.

There was a bit of drama in his past, I can't recall what it was about, but I think he is a Mich transfer and did very well as a Bearcat. Where he might be drafted (3-4) I am not sure the risk would outweigh the potential reward. I am also intrigued by him. He could go higher than I project, however.

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G is his spot. I hope we address RT this year as well, later in the draft, and develop a player in the event we decide not to pay Moton elite LT money (if he still wants that). I really like the LT from N Iowa, the kid from Miami Ohio, and Ball, the T from marshall. Normally, I am against small school OL, but these guys check the boxes. By the way, I am starting to fall in love with Slater--watch this--that is chase young Slater is manhandling during his first year at LT. He may be a better fit here than Sewell.

The RTs in this draft are pretty impressive. Jenkins, Mayfield, etc. Eichenberg not only has short arms, he is near his ceiling athletically, from what I read. It is a no brainer, by the way, and I hope Fitterer is not feeling good about Erving and Scott. I always wonder about ego and we have not seen this guy with the reins on draft day yet--is he going to try to make it work so he looks brilliant? If it were Marty, we'd all be talking RB, Parsons, etc. (joke?)

Yes-how shallow and stupid to compare the two players singularly when Beason and Kalil vs. Revis is the trade....and both sides benefited. The problem with the Beason pick, however, was that we had Morgan at the time, but it worked out.

All I can figure is that Rhule and his staff feel these guys possess a skill set they can convert to an effective player. Versatility is a key word for Rhule, and as a coach coming from a roster of 100 to a roster of 53, I see that being valued.

The money and the length of the Erving deal is a bit scary to me. I am just reading tea leaves and trying to cover all possible perceptions. Why go after Erving Monday morning of the tampering period? Elfein as well? Curious moves to me. It is encouraging to me that both are listed as "OL" on the Panther roster--as if they have any idea. Erving could be valuable as a player they can plug in anywhere, and I think Elfein could be the C by the time the dust settles.

Same page. Man I hope Fitterer and Rhule are on that page too. I think there are 3 LTs we'd take in round 1; the question? Can we/should we try to move back a few spots? I think Fitterer made an interesting comment about the Darnold trade---"we had to have the first three picks this year." That could mean one of two things--there is someone in or around the third round they like--maybe a DT---or they are going to use the third to move back up into the late first, early second to assure that we are in the mix for a potential #1 CB. Hypothetically, if we left day 2 with Slater and Farley, I would say we have had a good draft.