MHS831

yeah, they took TMac away and let Coker beat them, and he did. XL should have had a field day. We just are not there yet--but I think we will be solid next year if we have another good offseason

Yeah, I am afraid developing XL hurt this team. Coker is the real deal. Lock him up long term. Lock up Mays. We might look TE now if we think Coker is #2. In my view, based on this game alone, I proclaim (needs assessment--not going QB as a priority at this time--they will give Bryce the 5th year and we will see from there. 1. Edge. (the second round seems to be where the value is going to be) 2. ILB Probably our first round pick. 3. WR A stud to go with Coker and TMac. 4. TE IFree agent? Not elated about the draft at TE) 5. FS Ransom needs to focus on special teams and baclup SS (Moehrig) and we need a better FS) 6. OL depth (A developmental OT is on my mind) 7. OL depth ( Center--not sure where we draft one--maybe as early as round 3.) Shocking statements: 1. Cut XL, Scott, and Robinson (cap move) 2. Trade Horn (this is questionable, but hear me out--cap move-this depends on the return, but I do not see the value at his current deal. We got lucky with Coker and Jackson--allowing us to get rid of high-priced liabilities--yes, I think Horn --at his salary-- is a liability) 3. Do not re-sign Dowdle (RBs start declining at his age--you already have a high-priced RB on a second contract) I like the foundation. We are close and know how to get better.

Proud of them. That is all

They thought they could take TMac away and they did a good job. Did not know how good Coker is. M Jax is our best CB--trade Horn, imo.

OK, the draft. We need edge help and a LB that can play the middle. So how did we lose? A dropped punt. A dropped interception, A dropped pass.

If we cut Scott and XL during a timeout, I would not shed a tear.

SO happy for Chuba. He has been a real pro.

At ease, soldier.

We are winning in the fourth quarter.

win or lose, I am proud of them.

when he gets a good pre snap read and plants his foot and lets it loose, he is great. When he starts shopping from the pocket, he is a box of chocolates.

We have had Coker all season--yet they put XL out there--he is (as I have said before) my favorite player. talked to his dad on FB several times during free agency--great family. Big Panther fans

we have not talked much about gipson much but he has been fairly decent....Mike Jackson is our best CB.

I dunno. XL leads the league in passes defended.

throw it up deep-not away on 4th down Bryce

we have nothing to lose--there is something to say about a home crowd and a team playing with its back to the wall. I feel funny. Weird, huh?

Exactly. They sell stupid.

We had so much dead cap-- When Dan Morgan was promoted to general manager and president of football operations for the Carolina Panthers in January 2024, the team was facing a substantial $69.3 million in dead cap space for the 2024 NFL season--that is like taking the annual salaries for three or four elite players and throwing them away. Most teams only have about 6-8 elite players (Hunt, Moton, Horn, Brown, Lewis, Ekwonu, Young for now) and these are the players that win games. Imagine being able to rip 3 players off any opponent's roster before playing them--that is how handicapping this is. Morgan had the challenge of keeping the core together, protecting Young, and filling other positions through the draft and not free agency. Our WR room is young, our TEs are generic, our LBs (yikes), our edge people are discount low-budget and rookies--We lucked out with Mike Jackson--but his drafts have been solid--yes, he drafted XL, but that was because it was a desperate move--but he also signed Coker. Yes, he drafted Brooks--but he also signed Dowdle. Aside from those draft picks, our rookies and sophomores are making a difference. TMac, Coker, Horn Jr (WR), Evans, Sanders, Wallace, Jackson (DT), Scourton, Tremaine, Princely, Smith-Wade, and Ransom have made a difference. When you consider that only 50% of first rounders work out--he is 1-2. About a third of second rounders work out--he is 1-2 (at this time). But when you consider that about 30% of all draft picks make a roster, Morgan's rate is incredibly high.

I think Harbaugh and Morgan would be a dangerous combo. I am a huge Morgan fan. Huge I say.

I am not down on Canales like some of you, but I question his play calling (as I have OCs here in the past). I can say this: (or type it): There is no salary cap for coaches. Our owner is rich. If you want Harbaugh, get Harbaugh.

Not sure when I talked to my brother in law. I would point out that TD was a safety.

Corbett should be gone after the season. He has not been good. Some of us have been calling him out for weeks.

We are fairly secure at TE--void of a superstar--but the cupboard is pretty bare at ILB, C, (suddenly) WR, and Edge. TE would be a luxury we cannot afford. I think the pick will be ILB or Edge-- If we go after a TE, it makes more sense to do it in free agency to me. based on the way the boards I follow look right now, it sure looks as if trading back and getting an ILB and Edge later is a plan. However, I do not rule out a third first-round pick at WR--for example, if Lemon falls to 19--the Panthers could pull the trigger. Imagine a WR room with Tmac, lemon, Coker, Horn, XL--that would make Bryce better. In round 2, an Edge (there is some value at Edge in round 2. Sleeper Edge: Caden Curry, Ohio St. (3rd round?) If we wait until round 3 or later for ILB, I like Golday ( my crush right now--played OLB in college), Trotter, Rodriguez, Whitt and York.

My brother in law is an Ohio State alum and a chiropractor living in Columbus, so he gives me some pretty solid intel on OSU players. He does not see Sonny moving inside (I asked the same question) but he does see him playing some Will and Edge (situationally). I argued that he reminds me of a Fred Warner, but he says Styles is a former safety. (he mentioned Isiah Simmons--yikes). He would need to add 10-15 lbs. But he said Styles is known for his freakish athletic ability and his football IQ--very intelligent. He said if you played Styles at ILB, you might not be maximizing his athleticism. He added that you need a DC who can maximize his skill set. Might be an above average ILB, but would be a standout OLB--I am not smart enough to argue beyond that point, so I have discounted his value at MLB--maybe erroneously.