šŸ“” Mac Jones is moving up McShay's draft board very quickly

The ā€œexpertsā€ are all over the place with Matt Jones draft prospects and with his NFL potential. In fact, in a recent article, the BamaOnLine folks were all over the place in just a few paragraphs. They start out stating Jone’s had worked himself into a first round player and one of them rated him as a starter within two years. Yet, the article concluded with the following:

ā€œHe's not much of an improv player but can hurt defenses with his feet once he leaves the pocket. The tape shows too much predetermined decision-making about where he wants to go with the football rather than letting the coverage and his progressions speak to him. While the production looks great, he has clearly benefited from a wealth of riches up front, in the backfield and at wide receiver. He has a tendency to play with some panic when pressure gets after him and could struggle when things aren't optimal around him. Jones has good backup to low-end starter potential."

If you’re not a Bama fan or you don’t watch much college football, you’d come away not thinking much of Mac Jones. And you’d certainly ask why would an NFL team spend a first round pick on a good backup or potential low-end starter? Also, I’ve heard and read often about Mac’s quick eyes and his ability to rapidly go through his progressions. And my eyes must have deceived me the entire season because I flat out missed seeing him panic in the pocket.
 
Not as bad as they want Watson though... question is, can they get him... I think so.
Even if he was available, the Panthers don’t have the capital or the pieces to compete with clubs like the Dolphins and the Jets — the other two teams most frequently mentioned as potential destinations in any Watson deal.

Add another obstacle to the course. Based on comments John McClain of the Houston Chronicle made on the radio today, it sounds like the Texans really wouldn’t be interested in a Carolina deal. For one, the No. 8 pick they hold isn’t high enough. Apparently, they also don’t want Teddy Bridgewater, who naturally would be a major piece the Panthers try to move in whatever quarterback trade they wind up making.
 
The ā€œexpertsā€ are all over the place with Matt Jones draft prospects and with his NFL potential. In fact, in a recent article, the BamaOnLine folks were all over the place in just a few paragraphs. They start out stating Jone’s had worked himself into a first round player and one of them rated him as a starter within two years. Yet, the article concluded with the following:

ā€œHe's not much of an improv player but can hurt defenses with his feet once he leaves the pocket. The tape shows too much predetermined decision-making about where he wants to go with the football rather than letting the coverage and his progressions speak to him. While the production looks great, he has clearly benefited from a wealth of riches up front, in the backfield and at wide receiver. He has a tendency to play with some panic when pressure gets after him and could struggle when things aren't optimal around him. Jones has good backup to low-end starter potential."

If you’re not a Bama fan or you don’t watch much college football, you’d come away not thinking much of Mac Jones. And you’d certainly ask why would an NFL team spend a first round pick on a good backup or potential low-end starter? Also, I’ve heard and read often about Mac’s quick eyes and his ability to rapidly go through his progressions. And my eyes must have deceived me the entire season because I flat out missed seeing him panic in the pocket.

Who is Matt Jones?
 
Even if he was available, the Panthers don’t have the capital or the pieces to compete with clubs like the Dolphins and the Jets — the other two teams most frequently mentioned as potential destinations in any Watson deal.

Add another obstacle to the course. Based on comments John McClain of the Houston Chronicle made on the radio today, it sounds like the Texans really wouldn’t be interested in a Carolina deal. For one, the No. 8 pick they hold isn’t high enough. Apparently, they also don’t want Teddy Bridgewater, who naturally would be a major piece the Panthers try to move in whatever quarterback trade they wind up making.

A couple of things... Everyone within in the Panther's organization, from top to bottom, is fully on board with making it happen (that's important). When David Tepper wants something badly enough, he will do whatever he can to get it (example is stealing Rhule from the lap of the Giants). The trade would move Watson out of the AFC, unlike the other 2 teams, which would be ideal to the Texans. Does Carolina have as much in terms of picks to offer compared to Miami? No. But from what I understand, they want him much more than the others, and with Tepper's heavily involved, that can absolutely lead to a deal being made.
 
A couple of things... Everyone within in the Panther's organization, from top to bottom, is fully on board with making it happen (that's important). When David Tepper wants something badly enough, he will do whatever he can to get it (example is stealing Rhule from the lap of the Giants). The trade would move Watson out of the AFC, unlike the other 2 teams, which would be ideal to the Texans. Does Carolina have as much in terms of picks to offer compared to Miami? No. But from what I understand, they want him much more than the others, and with Tepper's heavily involved, that can absolutely lead to a deal being made.

You can trade more than draft picks. Personnel, cash, future draft picks.
 
A couple of things... Everyone within in the Panther's organization, from top to bottom, is fully on board with making it happen (that's important). When David Tepper wants something badly enough, he will do whatever he can to get it (example is stealing Rhule from the lap of the Giants). The trade would move Watson out of the AFC, unlike the other 2 teams, which would be ideal to the Texans. Does Carolina have as much in terms of picks to offer compared to Miami? No. But from what I understand, they want him much more than the others, and with Tepper's heavily involved, that can absolutely lead to a deal being made.

Well everyone wants a QB that believes he should be equal to the GM when making decisions about the roster. I believe Pete Carroll has had his fill of his current QB.
 
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