The NFL Thread

Bryce Young looks like a dream pick. Your Panthers have waited a long time for this. Good luck!

Will Levis, widely expected to be picked in first round of 2023 NFL Draft, suffers awkward moments as he isn’t chosen until round 2
www.cnn.com/2023/04/28/sport/will-levis-2023-nfl-draft-first-round-spt-intl/index.html

"Will Levis, the quarterback from Kentucky, was widely projected to be drafted in the first round, if not the top 10 selections."

I wish my Seahawks would have picked this guy.

I couldn't be happier with the Eagles' draft. Every single pick brought in a quality guy, and they might've landed several major additions to the team.

The sky is the limit for Jalen Carter. If he puts in the work, he could become a perennial DPotY candidate. I hope he handles business. He could very quickly eclipse Javon Hargrave, the standout DT who left Philly for an $80M payday in SF; and I feel like that is low-hanging fruit for this guy.

Nolan Smith gets to play alongside and learn from the guy who has already done what he's trying to do. A 240lbs edge rusher can't succeed? He won't excel, or even hold up, when setting the edge? Haason Reddick proves otherwise. I love this pick at 30.

Tyler Steen will likely become a very good Guard under Coach Stoutland, the best OL coach in the NFL. This kid looks like he could become a great Guard, and might be able to slide out to RT if and when it's needed.

Sydney Brown looks like a very good player at Safety. I think his game will make him a fan favorite. I anticipate him being a starter before his rookie season is over.

Kelee Ringo is big and fast. He doesn't need to start with the Eagles having a pair of All Pro CBs. He should get a chance to learn and improve his technique. Maybe he will become a starter in a few years? If he does, this pick turns into a steal. Either way, he provides solid, inexpensive depth.

(Ringo makes 5 Georgia Bulldogs defenders chosen by Philly in the last two drafts: Jordan David DT; Nakobe Dean LB; Jalen Carter DT; Nolan Smith LB; and Ringo CB.

Raiding an all-time college defense for prospects seems like as solid an approach as any.)

Tanner McKee is a big, strong QB who should be able to secure the QB3 role for himself. If he develops well, he could become Hurts' backup, even with the differing skillset.

Moro Ojomo is another DL pick from Texas. I saw him rated as a top 100 to 120 player on several boards, so getting him at 249 feels like a good pick. He has the size to lineup and rush both inside and over the tackle. He'll get to learn from some of the best.

Those are the kids. The Eagles also got D'Andre Swift for a nod and a wink. He became expendable when Detroit drafted Gibbs. Howie brought him to Philly for a 2025 4th rounder. If he struggles to stay healthy or otherwise doesn't work out, Philly will likely get a 4th round compensatory pick. This was a brilliant pickup with little risk.


Drafts rarely work out quite the way you hope, but I can't find fault with anything Howie abd the team did. It was a brilliant draft night. Philly had definite needs in this off-season, and they've done a great job of filling them thus far. If they stay healthy, they'll be in the mix to win SB LVIII.

Philly's schedule is insane! The only "easy wins" (there's no such thing) on the schedule are Tampa and Arizona.

They have a 6-game stretch that runs as follows: DAL, @kc, Buffalo, SF, @dal, @sea.
The AFC East and NFC West were the two toughest divisions they could draw, in my opinion.

This season should be wild. Every win will be crucial. I haven't looked at the schedules of other NFC front-runners, but I can only assume SF's is much easier than this. Hopefully, the Rams and Seahawks hand them a few extra losses over last year. Home-field in the playoffs isn't essential, but it's huge, and I want it.

I can't wait for this season. It's always fun to see who rises and who falls.

NFL suspends four players for gambling violations
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37934061/nfl-suspends-four-players-gambling-violations


J.J. Watt remains busy post-retirement, joins CBS Sports
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/37933878/jj-watt-continues-busy-post-retirement-joins-cbs-sports

NFL owners approve $6.05B sale of Commanders to Harris group
www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/38043528/nfl-owners-approve-605b-sale-commanders-harris-group

Another season is upon us. My prediction for the Superbowl is Buffalo vs Philly. For my Panthers, I can see a 10 win season. I believe Bryce Young will be one of the top contenders for rookie of the year. Hopefully the O-line protects him.

Hall of Fame game Thursday Aug 3 8:00pm NBC
Jets vs Browns - I doubt Rodgers will be in uniform. 
www.espn.com/nfl/schedule

Jets 27 - Panthers 0

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Football is back and LOVE is in the air!! Go Pack Go

I see what you wrote there

Everyone saw what my Panthers did with the Jets. I think I will wear a bag over my head until they can figure out what to do. The o-line, if one wants to call it that, was pathetic at best. Hopefully they can do better Friday night against the Giants.

I will be trying to watch some games from Washington this year for a change since we finally got new owners running the team. Im hoping we get a good culture change away from the Snyder era but to be honest I also want a new head coach. Rivera isn’t the guy to me and we might as well start anew with a new staff to go with new ownership. Maybe Washington plays competitive this year I can only hope lol. Im not sold on the qb we got (hell I don’t remember his name). But this will be a new era of Washington football finally and I know a lot of us are happy for the change.