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from Thursday’s Athletic Mock 8. Carolina Panthers: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia After considering offers from the Steelers for George Pickens and Minkah Fitzpatrick, the Panthers stay put and are the first team to draft a Georgia defender (in part because the Eagles aren’t picking until 32). Using a top-10 pick on a player with minimal production in college is a risk, no matter Williams’ physical gifts (which are many). But the Panthers are banking on big upside from one of the youngest players in the draft – one whose final season at Georgia was slowed by a high ankle sprain. Williams’ best games came against top competition: He had two sacks in a victory over then-No. 1 Texas, two more sacks in the SEC Championship triumph over Texas and three pressures in an opening-week win versus Clemson when he initially hurt his ankle. — Joseph Person

From the Athletic on Thursday 8. Carolina Panthers: Mykel Williams, Edge, Georgia After considering offers from the Steelers for George Pickens and Minkah Fitzpatrick, the Panthers stay put and are the first team to draft a Georgia defender (in part because the Eagles aren’t picking until 32). Using a top-10 pick on a player with minimal production in college is a risk, no matter Williams’ physical gifts (which are many). But the Panthers are banking on big upside from one of the youngest players in the draft – one whose final season at Georgia was slowed by a high ankle sprain. Williams’ best games came against top competition: He had two sacks in a victory over then-No. 1 Texas, two more sacks in the SEC Championship triumph over Texas and three pressures in an opening-week win versus Clemson when he initially hurt his ankle. — Joseph Person

Yep honestly, not sure I want Evero making the pick or influencing the pick either…doubtful that he is here next year and wasn’t he pounding the table to trade up for DJ (might’ve been Baron, I forget, but both Baron and DJ are forgettable in any case ) as much as they need an Edge, rd 1 pick, particularly a top 10 pick, needs to be a starter imho. I don’t care if it’s Warren, just be an immediate contributor that makes the team better

Guess I should have added not have hands of stone

The Panthers offense needs speed at the WR position they don’t have it if they trade, or draft someone, who does not have that, to take the over the top off the defense, it is of no value right now, they have possession receivers, add that speed receiver and that offense can take off

Evero, and his somewhat changed staff, needs to perform this year ’historically bad’ a bridge too far for me

We could just be excited that the current Gm and coach have a plan and are doing their best to execute it pro sports is about money. So is college

We know Jaycee has an injury history ..but, as I understand it, his not covering the top receiver has everything to do with Evero’s scheme, a scheme Jaycee has been more than frustrated by…we wants to move and follow the top receivers but that is not what Evero does …know whether that is caused by poor backfield play by the safeties, who knows but that’s what has been said by Jaycee and analysts

Just posted in separate thread

I am with you …some people just try and take the joy out of every fuging thing

Love Tommy…since his ND days glad he is back he has a coaching staff that knows how to use him…here’s to a healthy productive 2025

Chiefs' Xavier Worthy arrested on felony domestic violence charge Adam TeicherMar 8, 2025, 10:58 AM ET Share Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy was arrested Friday night in Williamson County, Texas, on a charge of assault of a family or house member and impeding the breathing or circulation. Worthy, 21, was booked into jail Friday night by the Williamson Sheriff's Office. Online records did not have any details of the arrest or list an attorney for Worthy, who had not posted bond as of Saturday morning. The Chiefs said they were aware of Worthy's arrest and gathering information. In Texas, impeding a family member's breathing or circulation is a third-degree felony and punishable by two to 10 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. Worthy was the Chiefs' first-round draft pick in 2024. He caught 59 passes for 638 yards and scored nine touchdowns as a rookie. Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.

yes brooks is done for 2025 however, There is free agency. There are June 1 cuts. There are cuts in Sept it doesn’t have to be all or nothing

Nothing says they can’t find a shiftier back and have this kid as the backup and heir apparent to Chuba I shared the info as many people on the board are fans of his who knows what they will do but at least they know they need to update the backs if at all possible when Chuba is out, it doesn’t typically end well

You know how I feel lines make pro football build from front back DC typically says the same glowing things about every one of top candidates I could see him doing it as the guy can block, catch, run but he will go defense

If mason is there. Run to that podium . Put the card in and then thank jesus for the franchise’s good fortune

I swear…im starting to think so

Could this be real or smokescreen or Warren, come on down Panthers’ Canales putting emphasis on versatility as Carolina looks to evolve TE spot BY MIKE KAYE [email protected] 11hrs ago Dave Canales doesn’t want one-note tight ends in his offense. As the second-year head coach continues to evolve his playbook in Carolina, he’s prioritizing versatility at a key spot on the Panthers’ depth chart. While wide receiver upgrades have become a popular topic in the Queen City, especially on social media, the folks on Mint Street might have a better shot at improving their overall offensive attack with a facelift at tight end. With Tommy Tremble and Ian Thomas headed to free agency later this month, Ja’Tavion Sanders — last year’s fourth-round pick — is the only notable player under contract at the position in 2025. And the lack of solidified players on the depth chart offers up an opportunity to further craft the position in Canales’ image. The offensive play-caller painted a crystal-clear picture of that image last week at the NFL Scouting Combine. “Versatility and toughness, first and foremost,” Canales said. “We’re going to run the ball, so we certainly can’t just take receiving tight ends who give you no value in the run game. At a minimum, this has to be a guy that’s really tough. It doesn’t mean that he’s got to be the 260-pound bruiser that plays in-line. Those guys are cool, too, but if he’s going to be 235 pounds, he has to play with the level of violence because we are going to run the ball a lot. So the versatility is really important for me at the tight end.” While the veteran free agency class isn’t particularly stocked with notable names that fit that standard, the NFL Draft, according to most media evaluators, has a plethora of those versatile talents, most notably Penn State tight end Tyler Warren. Canales sees a Swiss Army knife of sorts when he watches film the 6-foot-6, 261-pound playmaker. “I think he’s an incredible player,” Canales said. “I think speaking of versatility, here’s a guy that can play close to the interior and play physical because of his sheer size, but then, he does create some mismatches in the pass game, you can hand him the ball. So if you look at some of the teams that are using tight ends for QB sneak — that would be a weapon for somebody in a short-yardage situation to utilize him. So, he’s a very interesting prospect.” Warren — who is currently projected as a top-10 prospect by Pro Football Focus — produced 1,233 receiving yards, 218 rushing yards and 13 total touchdowns (including a passing score) last year for the Nittany Lions. He might be gone by the time the Panthers pick at No. 8 in the first round, or Carolina might prioritize another position with that selection And if the Panthers pass on Warren, they’ll still have plenty of strong options during the rest of draft weekend. Michigan’s Colston Loveland, Texas’s Gunnar Helm, and Miami’s Elijah Arroyo are all projected as top-100 picks. All three would add a playmaking threat to Canales’ offensive play-calling concoction. There’s also Tremble, whom both Canales and general manager Dan Morgan openly expressed desire in bringing back during their time at the combine last week. Tremble dealt with nagging injuries throughout last season, but still produced a career-high 234 receiving yards. He also has the blocking and receiving versatility that Canales craves. But the Panthers want to make sure they get a fair deal done for both sides. Sometimes, that’s not as easy as it sounds. “Yeah, it’s a challenge, right? Because you want continuity,” Canales said. “Talk about a guy like Tommy Tremble. We’re going through all of our film and he does such a great job. So, now it’s all of a sudden it’s like, in all fairness, like, ‘Let’s let Tommy see what’s out there from a free agency standpoint.’ But for me it’s like, ‘OK, we have these guys that we’ve trained for a year, and you’d love to have them back.’” Sanders set a new franchise rookie record with 342 receiving yards last season. He also improved as a blocker from his college days. While he has shown he can be a key cog in the Carolina offense, the Panthers aren’t going to just settle for continuity, even if that’s seemingly a foundational priority for Canales. Bringing back Sanders and Tremble with minimal enhancement otherwise would be a disservice to the offense’s evolution. Canales knows that and Morgan knows that.

Listing a few positions Panthers need

I was surprised as well free agency will tell the tale of what they are going to do

Panthers have too many Problems to solve all at once and safety isn’t the main priority when 1. if a NFL QB continually has more than 3 seconds to throw 2. and the front 7 can’t stop the run, not just bad, historically bad a safety isn’t going to help any of that huddle is funny Draft playmakers, and they say draft defense draft defense for the worst line in the league and they are worried about a safety if I had my way, these would not be my choices, but the truth is, and always will be, nfl games are won on the lines….and the panthers D line is atrocious and the oline is an injury away from showing how little depth there is with an undersized qb