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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.

I see 3 NTs and 3 DEs--and YGM is probably a hybrid pass rusher from the 5--not sure how he fits at 265.

I just do not see taking on the risk. Cam's completion percentage at Auburn was 10% higher (roughly) than Richardson, and in the NFL, Cam was below 60%. If you have a Stroud or Young sitting right there, do you take a QB who will dazzle with his running ability, but his passing is a huge ? I would take him #1 in last year's draft, but not this season. However, anything is possible.

They are making moves to win now---unless they plan to start Dalton for a season or more, this makes no sense. If Cam Newton had not played here--and these players are similar---would this even be in the discussion? RISK is a very important factor--Tepper knows RISK---CALCULATED Risk. When you have 2 investments that will earn a 10% return for 10+ years, you don't invest in something that might tank or earn you 15% for 8 years--- Tepper Knows Risk, and if this decision had been made, they would not be traveling to Columbus by the dozen.

TIME TRAVELING: Sheena Quick: General consensus from those in the know here in Indy is that Malik Willis is “it.” 3:20 PM · Mar 4, 2022 from Indianapolis, IN

And it does not explain why the Panthers' owners and 9 scouts and coaches are going to Columbus. Too much talking going on right now--people need to pay attention. They have over 1 month to make a decision.

2 are the Teppers. Worrisome.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2023/03/21/report-panthers-will-send-11-representatives-to-ohio-states-pro-day/

As a rotational DE, he is going to be solid--20 snaps per game--maybe 25. That gives us Williams, Anderson, Brown, YGM (I think he will be the inside pass rusher) at the DE positions.

I deleted the 320 wrong guesses.

Funny thing is this--I don't think the Panthers know for sure yet--so any outsider who claims to know is silly.

I posted this in Verge's Draft Central thread on March 5: Yes, I got mad skillz.

I know what you are saying--but hear me out--in part, I agree with every word. David Carr, Mark Sanchez, Sam Darnold, Blaine Gabbart, EJ Manual, Blake Bortles, etc. all had the size and the tools. The real question was processing speed--they all seemed to struggle to go through their progressions and make a timely, accurate throw. We know we have a QB who can do that in Young. Do we in Stroud? I would say there is a strong chance he can do it, just to a slightly lesser degree (or he was never asked to do it as Young was). We know Young's size and his processing speed, for the most part--what we need to know is about Stroud. If Stroud can come close to equalling Young, you take him.

When I hear the coach and GM talk, they tend to repeat the same words when asked questions separately-probably a good idea of the things they talk about in private. One word I keep hearing? PROCESSING. They are more interested in the speed between the ears than the speed from zero to 40. Does that mean the size of the QB is not an issue? No. Does that mean Stroud cannot process? No.

I do not think this staff will trade up to #1 for a project--all indications are the QB will start very early--so eliminate AR15 and Levis. If the QB most ready to start day 1 is a factor, I think Young gets the nod. If they are looking for a secure 10-20 year pocket passing QB with few questions about size, obviously Stroud gets the nod. They showed a list of the QBs Reich has worked with, and most of them were 6'4" or so--so does than indicate a type? Maybe, but they also underpeformed--most were over the hill--so who knows?