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. I was watching a Colt podcast and they were discussing whether the Colts should re-sign Blackmon. One guy called him a good special teamer and the other corrected him. Missed 14% of his tackles. Made 6 plays. They added that he was injured and played hurt and had a better 2023.

He is 27 and has an injury history--played hurt last year. had 3 picks, 82 combo tackles, but a 107 passer rating against. Is versatile--but has been injury prone. played 0ver 1000 snaps last season while banged up. SInce he is versatile, I would love for him to be a "swing S" but he has been injury prone. For that reason, I would like him as depth--

I could not stand him when he was here. Too inconsistent--

Excellent point--Let's hope that is not true for XL and Coker--

Jeopardy Clue: "A 34-year old, undrafted white guy from Minnesota State, a racoon-eating linguist equestrian, an undrafted WR from Holy Cross, and a special teamer from East Central Oklahoma who had 94 yards receiving in the three years preceding 2024." "Who are the 2024 Carolina Panther WRs?"

So we could be around $10-11m. I do not get into the cap stuff and contracts that much--too stressful--but I do think we have some veterans who might be released after the draft. I like to throw a radical idea out there on occasion, so here is my radical idea for today--and it has literally a less than 1% chance of happening--put Robert Hunt on the trading block. Zavala played well last year and I hate to see him on the pine on a rookie contract while Hunt is approaching 30 and making bank. Based on PFF: Now, remember, the idea is to keep Bryce's uniform clean. Note the difference in pass blocking and the similarity in run blocking. Zavala might be the better player. I realize there is a smaller sample size, but Zavala BALLED OUT when he played. Had we known he would, we would not have signed Hunt. A team could pick up Hunt for $16m or so, and that is what the Panthers would save in Cap room. I am thinking this would be a post draft trade--maybe a mid season trade--but if they could find a partner, I think I would do it. I realize that some would say "That's crazy!! We just got the OL right and now you do this?" The reality of the situation is a team cannot pay $80m per year for its offensive line. Ickey is going to need a deal and deserves it. Moton is probably in his final season, but as soon as we can break away from paying our guards $40m per year, the better off we will be. Zavala has earned the right to start. If I were another team in the NFL, I would be trading for him. And THAT is the radical concept I have for this point in time in Panther history. You're welcome.

Thanks for keeping us current. Signing draft picks is about all we have left--I am still very happy that Morgan did not kick the can down the road. I also think some players with bigger salaries could be released after the draft (Robinson, Clowney--doubtful, but possible--etc.

Signed.

Chemist--where--your basement? And yes, I was a college football player, coach, journalist, and then teacher--school administrator--professor. I have written 2 nonfiction books (listed on Amazon) and a novel that is being published later this year. It is a compliment that you don't believe it. I did not say I validated to rumor--I heard the rumor and I would ask Graham about it if I had the chance--I am not seeking your validation. Ask Basbear where he heard it. Now stop being a little bitch.

You are a concrete operational fool who only wants to argue and bitch--Screw you if you don't understand it. I don't give a poo. No, I am a professor and author. And you are???

Not to Joe Person, and that was my point--the rumors were not part of an article--it was a rumor as I stated. The rumor circulated to such a degree there were no articles stating that Graham is not on PEDs--that would almost damage him-but there were articles about scouts being "alarmed by the drastic weight loss." Now, if you were around athletics on a high level at any time in your life beyond Madden, you would understand the possible implications of that statement. Of course they are not going to print an unconfirmed rumor, but there were Huddlers who mentioned it and I can't recall where I heard it--but if I heard it, others did too. For example: While there could be other reasons for concern, the word "alarmed" is used, which suggests something more dire or serious. Again, any good reporter would not write an article about a rumor because mentioning the rumor is nearly as damaging, but they would ask the person about the rumor to give that person a chance to respond. If they choose not to respond, you do not write about it. Now, I realize this trolling thing is what you do, and if you ask others, they will tell you they heard the rumor too. I have given you more time than you deserve.

Google it.

Yes---- "You showed up to the combine having lost nearly 30 pounds in about 80 days, based on your listed weight vs. Ohio State on November 30. Why did you lose the weight and how did you do it? ..... There are unsubstantiated rumors circulating around the combine that are dangerous because they can hurt prospects before the draft. One such rumor is that the weight loss is related to getting off PEDs; I am sure you have heard it. Would you like to say something to address these rumors and clear your name at this time?" For what its worth, I asked Jim Valvano questions about the accusations against him at NC State and he answered me without getting upset. I asked Coach Bob Waters if it were true that he had Lou Gerhig's disease before it came out. He was truthful with me. I asked him if he would like my help breaking the news or if he would prefer me to keep it quiet. He asked me to keep it quiet and not report it. I kept his secret. So I don't need your pointers about asking the tough questions as a journalist. You need tact and respect for the person you are interviewing. I see how you did not understand it.

I heard it was more than 20 at the time. However, it did cause a rumor to spread, and by asking the player about it, it gives him the opportunity to explain why and how he lost the weight, dispelling a rumor that could cost him millions. If he can't, then that might suggest there is some validity to the accusations. If you were innocent of the allegation, you would sure want the press to open that door.

You are a POS. Don't tell me how to do a job you never did. You just make poo up and then make poo up defending your idiocy. I said ask him to respond to the fact that he lost weight and that rumor was spreading. Just stop it and grow up-Learn that there are other opinions and that you are not always right--that is part of growing up. Be an adult for once.

Now we are in your area of expertise. I was a journalist for 5 newspapers before changing my career. I am not going to defend common sense by responding to the most juvenile person on this board--you immediately attack the person if you disagree. Grow up and stop being a bitch all the time. No offense.

The issue was out and he would have given him a chance to respond to it. So yes, dude, I would have asked for his response. No need to curse about it. Its going to be OK.

You are giving me hope that I too may play safety for the Carolina Panthers. I have a bad shoulder from when I played in college in the 80s. I am white and ran a 4.75 40, and I am about 30 pounds overweight and I need readers in restaurants. But as you describe him, I meet those requirements. Sending my resume to Dan....

I get that, but others have to step up. Can I do the job or do I have to have someone else beside me getting all the offensive attention to do my job? They failed miserably. I agree that, from our perspective, Brown will make a huge difference moving forward, but these guys had their opportunity and they sucked.

Person has first hand info---nice. Did he ask him about the weight loss and PEDs? Out of curiosity, how many Huddlers are concerned about this? I would research this thoroughly before taking him.

that makes sense, but I hate it for Daboll because Schoen has not done a good job and they have had a lot of bad luck.

I suppose my point was, and i get that a starter in 2024 might be a decent backup, but we know what they can do--nobody else is picking them up. Bring in some young, cheaper talent--and they still might. This is the draft to add depth behind Brown and Brown, assuming Robinson is to be depth behind Wharton.

Ok so our DL was one of the worst in NFL history, and we sign some new players (2) but we also bring back Tuttle and Ray--why???? We have bad safeties and let them walk, then bring back a S from that unit. He only played 324 plays in 2024 and looks to play less this season. He had a 48.1 PFF grade vs the run. What are we doing? Camp bodies?

They are lucky to be there this year. I really like their coach; their GM Schoen has made some bad moves. They way he is getting played by Rodgers right now suggests weakness. I would tell Rodgers, "Take it or leave it." and move on.

I don't like the silver helmets with the all whites--and when NE switched to silver helmets with the same basic design shape in 1993, I decided that we should have done something different. Of course, I was in shock at the time, as the Panthers released (before the 1995 season) the ugliest uniform I had ever seen: I thought, "They copied the Patriots new helmet, basically." Same color and same basic shape. Why do that?