WR in draft

[Jmac]

With the signing of Byrd, does this mean they are looking at defense for 2nd pick?

Not likely looking at Hopkins at this point($$), seem to be signing 2nd tier WR's.

Opinions on passing on a WR untill the later rounds.

 

[Jmac]

Or Offensive line at 2nd pick for depth?

Edited April 14, 2023 by Jmac

[Basbear]

i think after the QB, its mainly going to be BPA form edge, LB, CB, OLB, OL, TE, and RB....even toss in a PK/KR later rounds

 

Honestly look at the panther 2024 FAs, that tells you it needs to be BPA. Sanders, cj young...., burns, brown,(id say luvu, but hes a FA), maybe bell too, shaq is retiring soon too. Panthers need to focus on BPA. 

[SmokinwithWilly]

I don't think the signing of Byrd changes much. Shi has been an unreliable receiver and his spot on this team is by no means guaranteed. Byrd also offers skill at the PR/KR position so he could be filling that WR4/5/6 spot with primary focus as a return guy. Either way, we still need a WR1 and if one is sitting there at 39, that could very well be the pick. 

[MHS831]

I think they will go edge with the second round pick, but they could draft OL for a starting G (TCU kid) or CB. When you consider that,  for the most part, the days 1 and 2 picks have a chance to start or be key contributors, we'd be very lucky to get 2 players after QB.   I would say that WR is now less likely to be a day 2 pick--

Edge

G

CB

(that is how I see it)

[WOW!!]

4 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I think they will go edge with the second round pick, but they could draft OL for a starting G (TCU kid) or CB. When you consider that,  for the most part, the days 1 and 2 picks have a chance to start or be key contributors, we'd be very lucky to get 2 players after QB.   I would say that WR is now less likely to be a day 2 pick--

Edge

G

CB

(that is how I see it)

Been saying this.. Go edge or inside LB then CB or guard

[Hoenheim]

I think all the WR signings in general has pushed edge rusher to top of our needs after QB in round 1. It's past time to help Burns out 

Any other positions are nice to have but not desperately needed like it Is for us to actually have a consistent pass rush

Edited April 14, 2023 by Hoenheim

[Aussie Tank]

I can’t see a better prospect that Terrance Marshall being there at 39. I’m glad they’re filling WR through FA this year

[Martin]

I think we are really setting ourselves up for BPA. No need to reach for a WR unless one falls.

[ladypanther]

Still hoping for that stud TE for the future in this draft.

[kass]

26 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I think they will go edge with the second round pick, but they could draft OL for a starting G (TCU kid) or CB. When you consider that,  for the most part, the days 1 and 2 picks have a chance to start or be key contributors, we'd be very lucky to get 2 players after QB.   I would say that WR is now less likely to be a day 2 pick--

Edge

G

CB

(that is how I see it)

Aren't those positions also the early strength of the draft?

Fitterer is doing all the right moves this off season. Hopefully it pan out. 

[SmokinwithWilly]

52 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I think they will go edge with the second round pick, but they could draft OL for a starting G (TCU kid) or CB. When you consider that,  for the most part, the days 1 and 2 picks have a chance to start or be key contributors, we'd be very lucky to get 2 players after QB.   I would say that WR is now less likely to be a day 2 pick--

Edge

G

CB

(that is how I see it)

So much is going to depend on how players fall out of round 1. If a talent like Flowers, Hyatt or Addison is there at 39, I think you have to get him. We need a WR1/2 type to help our rookie QB that will be here on more than a 1 or 2 year deal.

You're right, we do need an edge rusher but I think this is also a deeper class for edge and CB both. Contributing IOL can be gotten in rounds 3-5 more easily than the other positions. Somebody projected in the 20s is going to fall, it happens every year. BPA in any of those 4 key areas would be a good choice. It just feels good to not have that level of desperation that's been here the past several years. 

[Shocker]

If a quality Edge is there we are going to have to consider it

We should seriously take the best football player there IMO.  Whichever that position might be

Edited April 14, 2023 by Shocker

[jayboogieman]

1 hour ago, Shocker said:

If a quality Edge is there we are going to have to consider it

We should seriously take the best football player there IMO.  Whichever that position might be

I have the felling #39 is getting traded. Fitt is going to want more draft picks and 39 is the most valuable asset the team has they can part with easily that allows them to pick up more picks in this draft.