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Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

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...and in the process, confirms something he previously said was unknown.

Watson was not willing to waive his no-trade clause for Carolina before the deadline, preferring to go to Miami. But now that the Dolphins have shut the door on Watson, would he consider coming to Charlotte? It likely depends on who the other interested teams are. Tampa Bay, looking to reload after Tom Brady’s retirement, has a stacked roster and ascending offensive coordinator in Byron Leftwich.

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Deshaun Watson:

Before the trade deadline, multiple teams offered Houston packages that included three first-round picks and two third-round selections, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Houston reportedly has been unwilling to move from that asking price for a player who — despite his off-the-field issues — is one of the league’s top quarterbacks and is still in the prime of his career.

Mitch Trubisky:

The Panthers could try to sign Trubisky to a short-term deal to either compete with or supplant Darnold, and it would not preclude them from taking a quarterback in the draft.

But the Panthers have gone down this road before — taking a flier on a young quarterback who was a top-3 pick in the hopes he might flourish in a new system — and look at how that’s gone.

Jimmy Garoppolo:

Teammates rave about Garoppolo’s leadership and presence, but critics say he’s a game manager who needs everything to be right around him to be successful.

That said, he’s an upgrade over Darnold and could be in the mix for the Panthers if they miss out on Watson.

Derek Carr:

The Panthers would be interested in Carr if he becomes available, but that seems like a pipe dream at this point.

Kirk Cousins/Carson Wentz

These two are lumped together because, while NFL personnel officials consider them a step up from Darnold, neither is the Super Bowl-caliber quarterback whom team owner David Tepper has said he’s seeking.

Team sources said the Panthers never called about Cousins, whose $45 million cap number makes him unmovable without a new contract.

Kenny Pickett/Malik Willis/Desmond Ridder

All three of these guys impressed in their own way last week in Indianapolis. Pickett is the most NFL-ready quarterback in a weak class. Willis has a big arm and a high ceiling, while Ridder impressed the Panthers — and other teams — with his makeup and overall skill set.

Given the quality and depth of the offensive tackles, Fitterer said last week that it probably makes the most sense to take a tackle at No. 6, but added: “That will come down to whatever we do in free agency.”

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Desmond Ridder is a name that did trend upwards after the combine for a number of teams. Going into the combine the flavor was this was the 2013 class all over again but now scouts seem to be saying these dudes have potential. 

I really think there can be enough smoke drummed up for someone like Washington or Pittsburgh to trade up. 

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With Rodgers setting new QB standard of $50 million year, it makes sense to draft rookie QB so we can take advantage of 5 year window.

Even with 4 MVP’s, GB still only has one SB with Rodgers.  

The QB price tag depletes the rest of team in today’s market 

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2 minutes ago, Panthercougar68 said:

Desmond Ridder is a name that did trend upwards after the combine for a number of teams. Going into the combine the flavor was this was the 2013 class all over again but now scouts seem to be saying these dudes have potential. 

I really think there can be enough smoke drummed up for someone like Washington or Pittsburgh to trade up. 

Jonathan Alexander mentioned Carson Strong as another trade down option.

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19 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Deshaun Watson:

Before the trade deadline, multiple teams offered Houston packages that included three first-round picks and two third-round selections, according to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. Houston reportedly has been unwilling to move from that asking price for a player who — despite his off-the-field issues — is one of the league’s top quarterbacks and is still in the prime of his career.

NO THANK YOU!!!

Mitch Trubisky:

AND PULL ANOTHER SAM??? NAW

Jimmy Garoppolo:

IF WE WERE THE STEELERS OR COMMANDERS THAN YEAH, BUT NAW

Derek Carr:

ABSOLUTELY BUT IT AINT HAPPENING!

Kirk Cousins/Carson Wentz

C'MON MAIN.....NAW

Kenny Pickett/Malik Willis/Desmond Ridder

THERE'S ONLY ONE QB I'D TAKE IN THE TOP 10 THIS YEAR AND IT'S 4 YEAR STARTER KENNY PICKETT. THAT'S OUR GUY AND WE GET HIM AT 6. HE CAN SIT BEHING SAM ON THE CHEAP FOR BOTH AND MAY THE BEST QB WIN. 

 

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14 minutes ago, Dog Runner said:

With Rodgers setting new QB standard of $50 million year, it makes sense to draft rookie QB so we can take advantage of 5 year window.

Even with 4 MVP’s, GB still only has one SB with Rodgers.  

The QB price tag depletes the rest of team in today’s market 

He didn't deserve the last one. That belonged to Kupp hands down. 

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