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How many games have DJax and Gilmore played over the past few years? Can we roll out with Henderson, Horn, Taylor and save that $$$ if we are rebuilding anyway? Yes. With Thomas Oliver and Pride behind them, we could get by for a season with all first-contract CBs. If you consider Hartsfield as the Nickel, I think Bouye, Gilmore, and Jax--all wounded warriors--are expensive to keep. ( I had not read CRA's post before this--same basic page)

Ekwonu will go higher than most think--I am guessing top 10-15.

And the trade back is not #6 for #45 and #74--for example---it is a #6 for #13 and #45. Move back from #13 to #18 after that and it would require #74. That is what the trade chart suggests

I think that the interior line is where most of the bleeding is occurring--I see Linderbaum if we trade back. I also like Smith (G, Va Tech) in this draft--both could start. I think Ruckert is a hidden gem because he was not targeted often in that OSU offense with those three stud WRs...Nelson that late as T depth to challenge Christensen is a nice pick. He was ranked as a potential first rounder early in the season; not sure what happened.

He has stated that he would do it--and he entertained a trade offer last year. Not sure that the fact that he didn't get a good offer justifies a statement that infers he will not trade back in the first round---I think he does move back this year and would probably bet on it.

Probably not, most are not. But you have seen a few games and he was decent--while it takes rookies a while to develop. Pretty premature assessment, if you ask me. We tend to throw away players if they do not make that big splash. A third rounder who has been practicing at G is moved to LT and does fairly well. You are ready to move on after what, three/four games? Our glaring weakness is the IOL. Do you think BC is a G? If so, what is that decision based on? Not challenging your opinion (even though this was not stated as such), but I want to know what you have heard/see that impacts your opinions. In my mind, there is reason to be cautiously optimistic about BC at T.

I wonder what the reaction would be if the Panthers brought Rex in for an interview---I never really took him seriously as a coach, but when I hear him speak, I am usually enlightened.

Yes, we need an OL. Does that mean the only place to find OL help is the draft? Yes, we need a QB. Unless we give away our first rounders for 3 years, we are not going to get a good one in free agency--which means the draft--one way or another--is going to produce our next QB. If I thought the OL was Darnold's only major problem, I would be all in on going OL and sitting still at QB. But he can't read defenses--he holds the ball too long---and he is quick to turn his attention from the checkdowns to the DL rushing him. We get blitzed a lot up the gut because the league knows Darnold will be distracted by them. That is why our Guards rate so low--they are being tested the entire game.

Are you telling me that Fitterer did not trade back last year?

I could see him trying to trade this year's first and the 2023 and 2024 first rounders for Watson, address the OL in free agency, and we basically draft on day 3 this April. I hope not--but I would not be surprised

Damn all this science.

Fitterer will do it.

we can't go defense in round 1 again, but he is a good player.

In fairness to Rhule, nobody saw the long snapper acquisition coming. Then Boom--our practice squad has a long snapper. late with this joke

Your counting has improved. Now work on the Google skills.

So you use one example twice to defend your point but you attack a counter example that features one example while falsely stating that it is the only example where "that worked out." You have a dizzying intellect.

I once took it. I wondered, licked it, and didn't feel like I scored.

I get your point. If you state what you think the team might do and get attacked--there is obviously some confusion surrounding the points of view. I see this a lot. I think the Panthers will take a QB but I would rather see a different strategy.

Personally, I think we will try to build the OL in free agency and we will take Pickett. Not sure how I feel about it.

To assume a team will not want to move up for a QB in this draft is not the best thinking. Of course, free agency could mix things up, but not enough to fill everyone's satisfaction. Some team will fall in love with Pickett (maybe us). Someone will want to have a run/pass threat like Corral, and some team will want Howell. Willis might intrigue some team seeking a Jackson-ish QB. Teams will be interested in moving up a few spots to get their guy. I see the two pass rushers and Neal going 1, 2, 3--and I do not see a team giving up as much as it would require to trade up to 1, 2, or 3. So the Draft trading will start around #4. Let's say the Browns are ready to move on from Mayfield--they could take one of these QBs and and give the Panthers 13 and 45. Do the Panthers still get a stud OL? Yes. Do they get a second rounder? Yes. However, I think the Panthers will take the #1 QB on the board if he is there at #6.

the article says we beat the Eagles. we lost by 3

Cleveland had stud LT Joe Thomas for years and sucked consistently because they did not have a QB.

its about loyalty. Cam picked up on it, and defended Rhule after being benched. Look at his coaching staff--same thing.