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Twitter post a video of Luke Kuechly signing autographs for a gaggle of fans before Friday’s practice and it got a bit personal for me. Kids and adults alike were thrusting footballs Authentic Da'Norris Searcy Jersey , jerseys, hats and helmets at No. 59, hoping to get the autograph of a guy who is on pace for the Hall of Fame, and Luke did his best to keep them happy. The reason this is personal for me is because my three kids and I got autographs from Luke and from several other Panthers at Fan Fest back in 2013. We still have the Panthers football with signatures from Kuechly, Mike Tolbert, Chase Blackburn, J.J. Jansen Youth Mike Adams Jersey , Ben Hartsock, and the immortal Armanti Edwards.My family’s experience with the autographs was similar to the one in the video. The team had set up a fenced area where fans could ask for autographs and players could decide to give them or not. Many players just strolled past with their headphones on and wearing dark shades to avoid eye contact, which is their absolute right to do. Other players, like Luke, dutifully signed some autographs in an efficient, business-like manner. Mike Tolbert, on the other hand Cheap Trai Turner Jersey , chatted up fans with a huge smile on his face and loudly told us we were the “best fans in the world!” Tolbert will always be one of my favorite Panthers because of how he interacted with us that day.My kids were age five, nine, and 12 years old back when we attended Fan Fest and every autograph was like gold in their hands. As a father I really appreciated each of the players taking a few moments to sign our ball, make some small talk, and engage with my children.It’s hard for athletes and celebrities to keep everybody happy when it comes to autographs. The players who signed our family’s football made our day but they weren’t able to accommodate every request. This probably happens to more prominent players everywhere they go and it must be exhausting. Just a couple of weeks ago William Shatner described how impossible it is to keep people happy when they come seeking autographs. It’s one of the prices of fame and wealth.I wasn’t there on Friday seeking autographs from Luke or other players, but I’m sure the autographs thrilled the fans who got them. Our family’s autographed football is five years old now and on display in my bedroom. I still enjoy having it. It’s a memento that reminds me of when my kids were young and connects me to the team, though most of the players are no longer wearing a Panthers uniform. Seeing it makes me feel like a “good dad” who took his kids to Bank of America stadium for a day of family fun. These feelings and memories are far more valuable than the monetary value the ball could be hawked for on eBay. I’m keeping it for the rest of my life. Hopefully the fans from Friday will be saying the same things five years from now about the day No. 59 took the time to say “hi” and sign a football. On behalf of Panthers fans everywhere Cheap Donte Jackson Jersey , thanks, Luke. Thanks for stopping. It means a lot.Fantasy football pre-draft news & notes You can find tons of fantasy draft advice this time of year. Here’s a few pieces that I think made a few good points. First up, I’m not usually too bullish on rookie RBs but there is one I’m sure will rock it as a rookie:The Giants are going to run the crap out of the ball in 2018. It just makes too much sense. Eli needs to throw the ball less anyway so expect the Giants to run a lot early to set up the pass action pass. He just may come off the field on 3rd down.If you are in a PPR league then you love RBs that also catch the ball out of the backfield. Here’s a metric that supports why many people call this guy a great mid round gem.I understand the Patriots drafted Sony Michel but he did go to UGA so he will have a long learning curve. He offers no real challenge to Burkhead’s starting job in 2018.Moving to WR, here are two with No. 2 WR potential that should be available in the fifth round or later. Crowder was fantastic as rookie when he got the targets and I think he will bounce back after a sophomore slump. The reasoning on Garcon makes too much sense as well. I like both of these guys.Moving the ‘sleeper’ category we finally get some love for a Panther. I’m not sure I’m buying it myself.I’m going to wait and see how he does in training camp and the preseason. Newton has to trust him plus there is the whole thing about beating out proven vets in front of him on the depth chart. I think the sleeper at WR for the Panthers is actually Torrey Smith. He could have an impact like Ted Ginn did when he signed with the Panthers the first time.Getting back the Washington WRs (who seem to be loaded at WR now BTW) we have these two guys as deep sleepers.I love Richardson’s potential I’m just not sure Washington can unlock it. Certainly Alex Smith has no excuse for not having someone to throw the ball too. From the ‘Caution Closet’ we have the Le’Veon Bell hold out. Should you ignore it and draft him high anyway or should you pass?I’m not sure where I put him on my RB board at this point. Before this he was No. 2 in my mind behind Todd Gurley. Now I’m thinking I would also take Zeke Elliot over him as well and if David Johnson looks fully healed in AZ then I like him better as well. That put’s Bell at No. 5 and honestly I doubt he drops further than that. If the choice at that point is Bell or teammate WR Antonio Brown I would take Brown.Cheers.