Carolina Panthers head coach Dave Canales misled several NFL Draft prospects regarding the team’s plans for the No. 33 overall pick, a common practice in the league. Canales, newly hired in January, clarified that the Panthers will not select in the first round unless they trade up due to a previous trade with the Bears. The team’s priority is building around quarterback Bryce Young, and the missed opportunity of the No. 1 pick holds significant trade value. The Panthers will now make their first pick at No. 33, leaving their draft options wide open. Xavier Legette, a South Carolina wide receiver, is a strong candidate for their first second-round pick, with the team having shown interest in him. Canales even assured Legette that he was their choice, a statement he reportedly made to multiple prospects. While such practices are common in the NFL, Canales’ public admission of promising multiple players the same thing raises concerns about starting relationships with dishonesty.
At times, it’s truly unbelievable. As die-hard fans of Phish, this is the moment to appreciate the current state of things and acknowledge the surreal nature of life right now. This realization struck me repeatedly during Phish’s fully booked series at the Las Vegas Sphere, where they delivered an exceptional performance. They became only the second band to perform at this $2 billion venue, creating an immersive show with breathtaking 18k visuals and sounding better than ever on the most extraordinary concert sound system in the world. Trey Anastasio compared it to ‘laser sound,’ as he told CBS News. Even Drew Carey and Vanessa Hudgens couldn’t contain their awe and amazement during the performances, with Vanessa choosing Phish at Sphere over Coachella. The Phish world is buzzing with excitement, and rightfully so, given their exceptional talent. It’s truly a remarkable time to be alive and be a fan, akin to the feeling when your favorite team wins a championship—a moment that feels almost unreal. Witnessing your favorite band at the peak of their creative prowess is a truly exhilarating experience.
