Rumors

[MHS831]

Just a few rumors that could indirectly impact the Panthers--please add to the list, except those that personally attack Jon Snow.  He is sensitive about being teased about his man boobs, it would appear, and does not appreciate any online references about them--or his third testicle--which is only an unsubstantiated rumor and should not be repeated by anyone, including the UNC med students doing research about it.  Spreading unsubstantiated rumors is classless and should not be permitted in any situation, so under no circumstances should the Huddle engage in any form of rumor mongering, such as spreading that nonsense about Special Juan and the reason he is not allowed within 500 feet of any Chucky Cheese or schools that have monkey bars or swings.  Finally, that vicious rumor that I had sex with the Spice Girls at a party in 1998 needs to stop.  It implies that all Spice Girls were involved, yet Ginger was not at the party.  These kinds of rumors can be damaging.

Rumor:  McShay just reported in his podcast that the "winds have shifted" about Shedeur Sanders.  He referenced back in October when Dad basically said, "If we tell you not to draft him, don't draft him" to Shedeur wearing a Browns hat.  Recently, Deion has come out to announce that he is OK with wherever his son goes--while the intentions were good, he is still one-too-many voices in the process.  I think it was at the combine when Shedeur responded to a question, "Do you know who my dad is?"  while laughing.  He was asked about the Raiders during an interview, and Shedeur said, "I ain't going sixth..."  He was referencing living with criticism, etc. but continually referencing Dad may not be helping--but this shift in his and his father's approach to the draft suggests that they are not quite as confident, now that teams have signed free agents.  McShay suggests that Cam will go #1 to the Titans, but the Browns may not think Sanders (who some have a second round grade on--he has him at #19 overall) is worth the #2 pick, and that might lead to them taking the best player in the draft (Carter, but do not rule out Hunter). 

• Side Rumor:  There are rumblings that the Browns could land Cousins from the Falcons, giving them a starting QB and the #2 overall pick.

The Giants just signed Russell Wilson and J. Winston. Daboll and Shoen may not be ready to put their jobs on the back of a developmental QB--so they take the best player on their board, Hunter (if the Browns take Carter).  New England probably drafts an OT, but they would like to trade back. Some mocks have them taking Jeanty--but I do not see Vrabel going RB with so many needs.  

• Side Rumor:  The Jets may want to move up for Hunter (if he is there) and the Pats may want to move back and take a T.  So if Hunter is on the board at #4, look for a NY-Boston trade.

The Jags do not need a QB, but most mocks have them staying put and taking Mason Graham, DT Michigan. 

• Side Rumor:  The smart money has the Jags taking Mason Graham, but some think they are in love with TMac.  Others have TMac going to the Seahawks later.

The Raiders are supposedly in love with RB Jeanty to go in Pete Carrol's offense. I see that as a likelihood.

The Jets seem to like Fields and bringing in Sanders makes little sense, but it could not be ruled out.  The drama, however, after the Rodgers experiment, is not ideal.  Most NY area experts have the Jets taking Membou OT or Warren TE--always take the top OT over the top TE. 

The Panthers are likely to have Walker on their board and should be fielding offers.  According to McShay, a team still needing a QB would be calling the Panthers to get ahead of the Saints.  McShay mentions that the Giants could be in play to move back up to grab Sanders, but I see Indianapolis as a more likely candidate, with Richardson and Daniel Jones as their QBs at the moment.  For the Colts to move up to 14 it would not require a huge investment in draft capital.  The Colts could send Carolina their first (14) and second (45) to Carolina for their first (8) and a fourth (111) and fifth (140).

Side Rumor:  According to McShay, the folks at FanDuel give the over and under odds for Sanders being drafted at 7.5 to 8.5.  The Panthers pick 8th. 

What does this mean?   First, Jon Snow will have to change his user name and I think Special Juan is required to report his status to us to be on this board.  Secondly, it means the Panthers could sit at #8 and take Walker or move back, where players like Warren, TMac, Mykel Williams, or a top S (Starks/Emmanwori), Golden, etc. would be in play.   In addition, getting pick #45 would land a player like Princely (Edge).

 

 

Edited yesterday at 02:23 PM by MHS831

[Jon Snow]

I told you those things in confidence you bastard. You left out the part about my 12 inch penise.

[MHS831]

43 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

I told you those things in confidence you bastard. You left out the part about my 12 inch penise.

In fairness to me, I was telling people NOT to spread these rumors about you.  I thought you would thank me.  It only makes sense, however, that your extra ammo pack would need a bigger bazooka. 

[Jay Roosevelt]

I'm in favor of trading down, but not too far without good compensation. I don't want to lose out on Walker and it's entirely possible that the Saints and/or Bears could take him if he doesn't go #8.

So if a team wants to move up it's going to take a pretty good pick or package of picks.

Edited yesterday at 05:24 PM by Jay Roosevelt

[MHS831]

14 minutes ago, Jay Roosevelt said:

I'm in favor of trading down, but not too far without good compensation. I don't want to lose out on Walker and it's entirely possible that the Saints and/or Bears could take him if he doesn't go #8.

So if a team wants to move up it's going to take a pretty good pick or package of picks.

I think there is a pretty steep dropoff after 8 if Walker is there.  I would imagine:

Warren, TE

Emmenwori, Starks S

Barron, Johnson  CB

Campbell, Banks OT

Williams, Stewart Edge (Nooooooo)

Golden, McMillan, Egbuka WR

That is about it....

[PanthersNCSU]

6 hours ago, MHS831 said:

 

Side Rumor:  According to McShay, the folks at FanDuel give the over and under odds for Sanders being drafted at 7.5 to 8.5.  The Panthers pick 8th. 

 

 

I think Sanders goes before our pick, but that is an interesting little nugget. For that matter, I also think Dart goes a lot higher than many think, and maybe someone wants ahead of the Saints for him just the same.

The Dolphins (Tua's contract, though) and Colts are the only two *close* to us that could jump up IMO. Don't think I love going all the way to 21 to the Steelers pick. 

Seems like teams 17-32 (except the Steelers) have their guy now (shocking, good teams have a good QB). A trade down with a QB needy team could happen, but don't know if it materializes unless there's a Jordan Love/Aaron Rodgers surprise out there. 

[Basbear]

Great time to state this cause it applies to anyone reading or replying to this great thread.

 

Please don't change your avatars unwise I will not remember who you are..

 

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rumors, I just don't feel like quoting tony Paulie or brugler. Podcasts have some stuff, I just watch too many and forget which said what....tits on a boar I am....

[Basbear]

25 minutes ago, PanthersNCSU said:

I think Sanders goes before our pick, but that is an interesting little nugget. For that matter, I also think Dart goes a lot higher than many think, and maybe someone wants ahead of the Saints for him just the same.

The Dolphins (Tua's contract, though) and Colts are the only two *close* to us that could jump up IMO. Don't think I love going all the way to 21 to the Steelers pick. 

Seems like teams 17-32 (except the Steelers) have their guy now (shocking, good teams have a good QB). A trade down with a QB needy team could happen, but don't know if it materializes unless there's a Jordan Love/Aaron Rodgers surprise out there. 

 

I think he does too, every single year teams reach for QBs. Bo Nix and Michael Penix Jr were list on nearly every single "in-the-know" draft guru as 2nd rounders, even some had 3rd and 4th (health, age).

I have seen the Steelers as the sleeper team and they have been silent and there's a opening on a playoff/winning team. They traded for Dk too, but the RB is ??? also. 

Like you said saints have the sanders rumors too, many wanted to leave Carr this year. There's still a 40 million dead cap waiting, the only real solution is drafting a QB....that's either sanders and I've seen Dart to them too. 

That's the other rumor, dart will be a first rounder and the spicy side is he will be a top ten guy.

 

 

Edited 20 hours ago by Basbear

[45catfan]

The Jets are looking for OT or WR/TE.  If they go OT, then we likely could have Tet AND Warren available at #8.

[45catfan]

Right now I think this:

Titans: Ward (possibly Hunter)

Browns: Carter (possibly Sanders)

Giants: Hunter (possibly Sanders-Sanders fall BIG TIME if not picked here)

Pats: Campbell

Jags: Graham

Raiders: Jeanty

Jets: Membou/Warren/Tet

Panthers: Options: Warren or Tet, not both, and whatever defensive player we want not named Carter or Graham.

 

[MHS831]

2 hours ago, Basbear said:

Great time to state this cause it applies to anyone reading or replying to this great thread.

 

Please don't change your avatars unwise I will not remember who you are..

 

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rumors, I just don't feel like quoting tony Paulie or brugler. Podcasts have some stuff, I just watch too many and forget which said what....tits on a boar I am....

yeah, the avatar switching messes me up too.

[MHS831]

1 hour ago, 45catfan said:

Right now I think this:

Titans: Ward (possibly Hunter)

Browns: Carter (possibly Sanders)

Giants: Hunter (possibly Sanders-Sanders fall BIG TIME if not picked here)

Pats: Campbell

Jags: Graham

Raiders: Jeanty

Jets: Membou/Warren/Tet

Panthers: Options: Warren or Tet, not both, and whatever defensive player we want not named Carter or Graham.

 

If the Browns do not take Sanders, I do not think the Giants will.  They have Russell and Winston--just does not sound like a team taking a QB at 3--lotta jobs on the line in NY--but I think they like Dart or even another QB more than Sanders-just a hunch, but that is how I feel.

If FanDuel has a 7.5/8.5 over under on him, they have to think he will fall and that spot suggests Jets or a trade up---The Jets are taking Fields seriously.  

Anything could happen, but qbs drafted in the top 10 that were not rated in the top 10 bust for the most part.