WR Tetairoa McMillan, CAR (1 Viewer)

[Ilov80s]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

Now that things have shaken out as they have. I feel it looks like this

Tier 1: Jeanty
Tier 2: Hampton
Tier 3: Henderson, McMillan, Egbuka
Wildcard: Hunter
Tier 4: Harvey, Johnson, Golden
Tier 5: Higgins, Burden, Warren, Loveland

Maybe?

 

[Keith R]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

Now that things have shaken out as they have. I feel it looks like this

Tier 1: Jeanty
Tier 2: Hampton
Tier 3: Henderson, McMillan, Egbuka
Wildcard: Hunter
Tier 4: Harvey, Johnson, Golden
Tier 5: Higgins, Burden, Warren, Loveland

Maybe?

I got him at 1.09 in a 1 QB earlier this month and was over the moon even though WR was not my top priority. I wouldn't let him get past 1.05

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

Now that things have shaken out as they have. I feel it looks like this

Tier 1: Jeanty
Tier 2: Hampton
Tier 3: Henderson, McMillan, Egbuka
Wildcard: Hunter
Tier 4: Harvey, Johnson, Golden
Tier 5: Higgins, Burden, Warren, Loveland

Maybe?

This is very close to where I'm at with picks at #1, #5, #12, #15. I still consider Henderson a slam dunk @ 1.5 and have no expectations of him falling there. A lot of that is roster and league settings dependent, because I think it's very fair to put McMillan and Egbuka on that tier.

Hunter... I have been everywhere from eager to jump aboard at the #3 spot to way too much uncertainty to spend a top 5. With my 1.5 RB options not really materializing as hoped (so far), I'm on board with gambling on his upside at 1.5. Most of this offseason, I've considered Hunter a pretty easy decision over McMillan. Getting closer to showtime, and I suddenly really don't want to be in a position to make that decision. I believe Hunter is my choice if I have to make the pick today, but it's getting really hard to deny that I would bypass a lot of unique fantasy headaches by simply taking a top-10 drafted WR with great size. Needless to say, I have them on the same tier.

I like the inclusion of Egbuka. I have Godwin and the reality is that I'm not drafting McMillan to do much of anything for my team in season one. So drafting Egbuka and having an heir apparent for Godwin should make a ton of sense if I'm entertaining McMillan. However, I made a promise to myself that I'm not making "gut instinct" picks when the difference in draft capital for guys playing the same position is that far apart.

I can still make a case for Judkins hanging on to the back of a tier of Johnson and Harvey. I'd be lying if I didn't say I had thoughts of trying to drop down to around the 9/10 spot and just take Judkins or anyone else that falls while pocketing an asset. Foregoing the potential for a happy surprise at 1.5 while targeting a guy on Judkins path as a rookie is probably a really bad idea based on my league's history of questionable drafting. With that said, I'm going to have a real hard time passing up Judkins if he's there at 1.12.

I'm probably currently sitting at Burden-Golden-Higgins all pretty close and subject to reorder. Agree with Loveland and Warren on that plane in my non-TEP.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

Now that things have shaken out as they have. I feel it looks like this

Tier 1: Jeanty
Tier 2: Hampton
Tier 3: Henderson, McMillan, Egbuka
Wildcard: Hunter
Tier 4: Harvey, Johnson, Golden
Tier 5: Higgins, Burden, Warren, Loveland

Maybe?

I got him at 1.09 in a 1 QB earlier this month and was over the moon even though WR was not my top priority. I wouldn't let him get past 1.05

Great value there. Even as a McMillan hater for most of this offseason, I've never slotted him worse than 8th.

The funny thing about this forum and having an August rookie draft is that you almost feel like you're not entitled to some prospects based on months of thinking and posting about these guys and consistently sticking some below their ADP/consensus. The reality though is that you reserve the right to pivot up until the draft, and I might find myself doing that with McMillan.

 

[KellysHeroes]

with all the positive news coming from TB, I'm going to start ranking Egbuka next too Hunter and over Henderson and McMillan

 

[ffmail4me]

with all the positive news coming from TB, I'm going to start ranking Egbuka next too Hunter and over Henderson and McMillan

There is a lot of positive news about Henderson too.

 

[Smack Tripper]

What are the thoughts for redraft on him?

I thought Carolina and Bryce turned a corner down the stretch, I"m excited for him but have no read

 

[darksideofoz]

What are the thoughts for redraft on him?

I thought Carolina and Bryce turned a corner down the stretch, I"m excited for him but have no read

I would look at him late 7th round. I'm sure I won't get him much if at all in redraft.

 

[Faust]

David Newton
There’s not many places you can throw it that #Panthers WR Tetairoa McMillan can’t chase the ball down. He makes everything look easy.

https://x.com/dnewtonespn/status/1951292416507458000?s=61

 

[Helaire-ious]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

I am on the clock with 1.05 right now & in that exact spot. Was all set to take Kaleb since I have NO RBs outside of Henry (Took over orphan team. Rebuild mode). Hunter, Omarion, Jeanty, Henderson have been taken. Do I still go for need w/Kaleb or do I go BPA with McMillan or Egbuka? Then hope I can finally deal Pickens or another WR for RB help. I am pretty good at WR.

 

[joey]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

I am on the clock with 1.05 right now & in that exact spot. Was all set to take Kaleb since I have NO RBs outside of Henry (Took over orphan team. Rebuild mode). Hunter, Omarion, Jeanty, Henderson have been taken. Do I still go for need w/Kaleb or do I go BPA with McMillan or Egbuka? Then hope I can finally deal Pickens or another WR for RB help. I am pretty good at WR.

I don’t think there’s any “slam dunk” BPA after the first couple of players, imho. I see Tet and Kaleb in the same tier.

 

[sushinsky4tsar]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

I am on the clock with 1.05 right now & in that exact spot. Was all set to take Kaleb since I have NO RBs outside of Henry (Took over orphan team. Rebuild mode). Hunter, Omarion, Jeanty, Henderson have been taken. Do I still go for need w/Kaleb or do I go BPA with McMillan or Egbuka? Then hope I can finally deal Pickens or another WR for RB help. I am pretty good at WR.

I don’t think there’s any “slam dunk” BPA after the first couple of players, imho. I see Tet and Kaleb in the same tier.

Yeah, I think it's fairly close. Probably taking Tet (or Egbuka) in a startup, but close enough that if Kaleb Johnson smashing in Year One is going to make your team in a way that an okay rookie WR campaign won't, I have no problems taking a swing on the RB.

I feel like I have to qualify this in every draft post I make relating to RB vs WR value. In my league that only gives me 2WR spots and a R/W/T FLEX, I'm more than okay with a minor reach for the RB, which I think this would be. I'm kind of expecting a par value of top 20 WR for Tet, and I know what the demand is for those types of players in such a league. There's demand, but the offers won't blow you away. On the other hand, if it's 2WR + 2R/W/T -or- 3 WR + R/W/T, I have a much harder time passing on T-Mac or Egbuka.

Had hopes of KJ or Harvey making real noise early in camp to sell me on taking one of them at 1.5. I'm not getting that vibe yet and it definitely shouldn't come as a surprise. However, I think I want a little more workhorse steam than what we're getting before I pass on a top-10 drafted WR in a league where most teams are starting 4 WRs.

 

[Ilov80s]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

I am on the clock with 1.05 right now & in that exact spot. Was all set to take Kaleb since I have NO RBs outside of Henry (Took over orphan team. Rebuild mode). Hunter, Omarion, Jeanty, Henderson have been taken. Do I still go for need w/Kaleb or do I go BPA with McMillan or Egbuka? Then hope I can finally deal Pickens or another WR for RB help. I am pretty good at WR.

I don’t think there’s any “slam dunk” BPA after the first couple of players, imho. I see Tet and Kaleb in the same tier.

Statistically, that's bad process IMO. WRs going in the top 10 who hit the general benchmarks like Tet does are more valuable than normal 3rd round RB prospects.

 

[Helaire-ious]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

I am on the clock with 1.05 right now & in that exact spot. Was all set to take Kaleb since I have NO RBs outside of Henry (Took over orphan team. Rebuild mode). Hunter, Omarion, Jeanty, Henderson have been taken. Do I still go for need w/Kaleb or do I go BPA with McMillan or Egbuka? Then hope I can finally deal Pickens or another WR for RB help. I am pretty good at WR.

I don’t think there’s any “slam dunk” BPA after the first couple of players, imho. I see Tet and Kaleb in the same tier.

Statistically, that's bad process IMO. WRs going in the top 10 who hit the general benchmarks like Tet does are more valuable than normal 3rd round RB prospects.

It's not PPR, but I get your point. None of these players are a sure thing. I hope I don't regret the pick, but we can't hit on every pick we make.

 

[joey]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

I am on the clock with 1.05 right now & in that exact spot. Was all set to take Kaleb since I have NO RBs outside of Henry (Took over orphan team. Rebuild mode). Hunter, Omarion, Jeanty, Henderson have been taken. Do I still go for need w/Kaleb or do I go BPA with McMillan or Egbuka? Then hope I can finally deal Pickens or another WR for RB help. I am pretty good at WR.

I don’t think there’s any “slam dunk” BPA after the first couple of players, imho. I see Tet and Kaleb in the same tier.

Statistically, that's bad process IMO. WRs going in the top 10 who hit the general benchmarks like Tet does are more valuable than normal 3rd round RB prospects.

Fair enough.

 

[Faust]

Jordan Schultz
Spoke to someone with the #Panthers about rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan and the early returns have been glowing.

“He’s been even better than advertised — smooth, explosive, and already gaining trust from the QBs. You can’t take your eyes off him at practice because he’s making so many big plays.”

https://x.com/schultz_report/status/1950949117577822541?s=61

 

[Faust]

Edgar Salmingo, Jr.
1/ The #Panthers posted highlights of their joint practice with the Browns

First in 7 on 7s, Bryce Young fires a ball to a Tetairoa McMillan, who makes an impressive catch with extension and incredible hands

https://x.com/panthersanalyst/status/1953234720944472278?s=61

@SleeperNFL
Tetairoa McMillan getting a TD against Cleveland’s defense:

https://x.com/sleepernfl/status/1953128892220490158?s=61

 

[Faust]

@NFL
Bryce Young goes up top to Tetairoa McMillan for the big gain!

CLEvsCAR on @NFLNetwork
Stream on @NFLPlus

https://x.com/nfl/status/1953960872097067321?s=61

 

[BlackCrowes]

@NFL
Bryce Young goes up top to Tetairoa McMillan for the big gain!

CLEvsCAR on @NFLNetwork
Stream on @NFLPlus

https://x.com/nfl/status/1953960872097067321?s=61

Damn that’s a nice throw

 

[TripItUp]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

 

[BassNBrew]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Hunter.

 

[zamboni]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Hunter.

Facing the same dilemma and I’m leaning Tet, albeit slightly. As dynamic as Hunter is/will be, my concern is that his upside will be capped somewhat by Thomas alongside him. Tet has a good chance to be the true alpha in the Panthers offense.

 

[Grahamburn]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Egbuka.

 

[FarFromHome]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Same. I'll admit a month ago it wasnt even close for me. I had Hunter light years ahead of him. I had Tet as a smaller Kelvin Benjamin. The more I see of him the more I like him. Still just undecided overall, but he appears to have a good connection with Young.

 

[zamboni]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Egbuka.

Possibly long term, but don’t see it for 2025.

 

[Grahamburn]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Egbuka.

Possibly long term, but don’t see it for 2025.

I assumed they were talking dynasty? Still think EE is going to deliver immediate results too. Godwin isn’t ready and the majority slot player in this offense is a target hog.

 

[BassNBrew]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Hunter.

Facing the same dilemma and I’m leaning Tet, albeit slightly. As dynamic as Hunter is/will be, my concern is that his upside will be capped somewhat by Thomas alongside him. Tet has a good chance to be the true alpha in the Panthers offense.

Local talk is saying Tet is struggling to get off the line.

 

[Drake Hater]

Hunter vs Tet, I have Tet 9 slots higher in WR rankings. Less competition for targets, won't be playing defense, and overall a worse team defense. Panthers could be chasing points all season.

 

[Ilov80s]

going back and forth between Tet and Hunter...really tough call.

Hunter.

Facing the same dilemma and I’m leaning Tet, albeit slightly. As dynamic as Hunter is/will be, my concern is that his upside will be capped somewhat by Thomas alongside him. Tet has a good chance to be the true alpha in the Panthers offense.

Local talk is saying Tet is struggling to get off the line.

Obviously just a preseaosn quarter but he looked fine last night.

 

[Faust]

Panthers coach Dave Canales: Rookie WR Tetairoa McMillan's preseason debut 'a sign of good things'

 

[dmac37]

Have the 1.5 pick coming up in a few weeks in 1QB. Have been very hopeful that a good RB opportunity would fall to this spot for months. The plan for most of the offseason was to just take Judkins and hope for the best. I've been lukewarm on Tetairoa all offseason (at best), but I'm starting to see the wisdom drafting him as a safe-ish pick, if he gets there. Harvey feels like a stretch. I could talk myself into Kaleb Johnson, but just going with a top 10 drafted WR and hoping that he sort of lives up to his draft capital is starting to feel like the the too obvious play at this spot. I'd probably be praying for him to fall if I'm league that allows me to start 4 WRs. In a 2 + FLEX, it doesn't feel sexy but is probably still the most pragmatic.

Now that things have shaken out as they have. I feel it looks like this

Tier 1: Jeanty
Tier 2: Hampton
Tier 3: Henderson, McMillan, Egbuka
Wildcard: Hunter
Tier 4: Harvey, Johnson, Golden
Tier 5: Higgins, Burden, Warren, Loveland

Maybe?

This is very close to where I'm at with picks at #1, #5, #12, #15. I still consider Henderson a slam dunk @ 1.5 and have no expectations of him falling there. A lot of that is roster and league settings dependent, because I think it's very fair to put McMillan and Egbuka on that tier.

Hunter... I have been everywhere from eager to jump aboard at the #3 spot to way too much uncertainty to spend a top 5. With my 1.5 RB options not really materializing as hoped (so far), I'm on board with gambling on his upside at 1.5. Most of this offseason, I've considered Hunter a pretty easy decision over McMillan. Getting closer to showtime, and I suddenly really don't want to be in a position to make that decision. I believe Hunter is my choice if I have to make the pick today, but it's getting really hard to deny that I would bypass a lot of unique fantasy headaches by simply taking a top-10 drafted WR with great size. Needless to say, I have them on the same tier.

I like the inclusion of Egbuka. I have Godwin and the reality is that I'm not drafting McMillan to do much of anything for my team in season one. So drafting Egbuka and having an heir apparent for Godwin should make a ton of sense if I'm entertaining McMillan. However, I made a promise to myself that I'm not making "gut instinct" picks when the difference in draft capital for guys playing the same position is that far apart.

I can still make a case for Judkins hanging on to the back of a tier of Johnson and Harvey. I'd be lying if I didn't say I had thoughts of trying to drop down to around the 9/10 spot and just take Judkins or anyone else that falls while pocketing an asset. Foregoing the potential for a happy surprise at 1.5 while targeting a guy on Judkins path as a rookie is probably a really bad idea based on my league's history of questionable drafting. With that said, I'm going to have a real hard time passing up Judkins if he's there at 1.12.

I'm probably currently sitting at Burden-Golden-Higgins all pretty close and subject to reorder. Agree with Loveland and Warren on that plane in my non-TEP.

I echo many of these thoughts as I have the 1.6 and a Godwin owner. I'm also a little nervous with Hunter, not just the 2 way dilemma but will BTJ always be the Alpha. My hope was Henderson being there but that ship has sailed. I really like Kaleb J. but not sure I can pull the trigger at 6, would love to get an offer I can't refuse to move back a few spots.
I was not thinking Egbuka but like you, starting to think that may be the play as a Godwin owner.

 

[zamboni]

Just one fantasy analyst’s opinion:

https://x.com/jagibbs_23/status/1954246481243730417?s=46&t=kXp9uTPT7MTZKlfkEtBQZw

 

[Schmeabs]

My 1 must get WR this year

 

[joey]

My 1 must get WR this year

Redraft or dynasty?

 

[Schmeabs]

My 1 must get WR this year

Redraft or dynasty?

redraft