Using what we know I found my top 3 most likely candidates to be WR1 in Carolina for 2025. Number 1 was obvious. Number 2 and 3 may come as a surprise.

I explain why not getting DK could be a good thing for the Carolina Panthers.

Alex discusses reports of Panthers' interest in DK Metcalf and Trey Hendrickson.

In 2020 Marty Hurney decided to end the 2015 Super Bowl core for good.

The biggest problem with that is is added millions in dead cap.

The only plan I saw from Hurney was survival.

Ant joins the show and helps explain why every move the Panthers have made since Rhule's firing was made for 2025.

Fans look at cap the wrong way. I give a quick lesson that should change your perspective.

Compiled data from top 8 picked players over the last 14 years excluding 2024. 50% of the Edges and WRs drafted in the top 8 go to the playoffs within 2 years. 0% of CB, S, or TE drafted in the top 8 go to the playoffs within 2 years.

The Carolina Panthers have to go Edge or WR with the number 8 pick!

I give 23 examples of current NFL QBs that got top skills players year 3.

Panthers should follow this trend and get Bryce top tier talent!

Also, Commanders show us defense can be fully solved in free agency.

I use historical data, PFF draft needs and Daniel Jeremiah's big board to create a mock draft where my independent biases are irrelevant!

I've been preaching how important interior defensive lineman are for weeks but it's important not to over correct. Before Carter and Davis were drafted the Eagles prioritized WR.

They had to know Hurts was their franchise QB in year 3 before building a championship team. Panthers need to do the same with Bryce. Panthers should want to be the 2022 Eagles instead of skipping ahead to the present Eagles.