Friday Mailbag: Have the Carolina Panthers made their decision regarding the 8th pick?

The Carolina Panthers head into the NFL Draft with a consensus among the draft community that Georgia's Jalon Walker will be the organization's selection with the eighth overall pick. But is it set in stone that Carolina will take Walker after skipping Walker's private workout on Thursday?The Panthers could be on the hunt for another wide receiver in the draft next week. With Adam Thielen playing out the final year of his deal in Carolina, it's likely that this will be his last season with the organization, and possibly the last of his NFL career. In that case, should the focus be on the Panthers selecting a receiver on Day 3 of the draft to be an eventual Thielen replacement, rather than concentrating on a prospect in the first three rounds?The Panthers appear to be set at running back heading into the 2025 season, as Chuba Hubbard and free agent signing Rico Dowdle are both coming off 1,000-yard rushing seasons. However, with the long-term health of 2024 second-round pick Jonathon Brooks being uncertain, will the Panthers look to add another back on Day 3?Julian Council answers these questions, among other listener inquiries, in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Amazon Fire TV Stick 4kDid you know your Fire TV is also an Xbox? Turn any TV into your gaming and entertainment hub with Fire TV Stick 4K devices — no console required. Head to Amazon.com/firetvlockedon to get started. Xbox Game Pass Ultimate subscription and compatible controller required.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.Monarch MoneyTake control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNFL at monarchmoney.com for 50% off your first year.FanDuelRight now, new customers can get TWO HUNDRED AND FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.