Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. -

Fiz · 04-21-2007, 08:17 AM

Who? Yeah, that was my initial reaction before reading up on him.

Beason was one of those guys who did everything in High School. He went to miami as a fullback, but quickly moved to defense, where he played all linebacker spots and safety, a la Peter Boulware.

He's shoot up the draft boards due to his good combo results and great interviews. He's intelligent, has great football instincts, and is a natural leader on the field. You can actually seem him trying to break up "The Brawl," unlike other team mates who were reaching for their guns.

The only knock on him is his size. He's supposedly about two inches two short to play linebacker, but that didn't stop him from leading the team in tackles his last year, despite missing two games. One of his biggest strengths is coverage. I know, as a Panther fan, you read a linebacker excelling in coverage and wonder, "What's that like?"

Beason's been described by MANY scouts as the flat out best football player in the draft, and I think that's important. People put so much emphasis on forty times and reps, they forget that sometimes you just need a guy that wants to play and knows what he's doing out there. Not to say that he doesn't have either, but his best asset may be unmeasurable.

This is a weird draft. Scouts are terrified because there isn't a lot of bonafide first round talent. Trading down is going to be difficult. There will be a lot of head scratching next Saturday. If Willis is gone, and with Nelson sliding as badly as he is, I think we should just bite the bullet and take Beason. He can play all linebacker positions and safety and will be an immediate impact player wherever he plays.

mountianpantherfan · 04-21-2007, 08:39 AM

There is a better than good chance that Beason will be there in the second when we pick so no to him in the first round but a good prospect for in the second if he's still there.

Fiz · 04-21-2007, 08:48 AM

I'd agree with you, but this draft is funny. Pretty much every player the Panthers are looking at past Willis has the ability to slide to the second round.

Yeah, that includes Nelson, Olsen, and Ginn.

14 is a pretty miserable position to draft, and anyone we take is going to be considered a slight reach. You can say that though about every team picking after Minnesota.

mountianpantherfan · 04-21-2007, 08:56 AM

That is why I think we go DE in the first. No doubt if Anderson slips. And Carriker would be a solid pick that has consistantly been and the top 20 and as of now doesn't seem likely to fall.

Fiz · 04-21-2007, 09:14 AM

But...but...but....

kman72 · 04-21-2007, 06:39 PM

i like beason alot but definantly not at 14 ifs hes there at 45 he would be a steal but hes more valued around 30-35

Unicar15 · 04-21-2007, 07:20 PM

Yeah I dont think we should take him at 14...personally I think that we should try as hard as possible to trade down unless Jamaal Anderson, pat willis, or Landry is there...there is a good chance that Beason will be there in the second. I say we shouldnt address LB with our first unless its with willis.

ttp333 · 04-21-2007, 07:39 PM

lets not and say we did...

nagai · 04-21-2007, 07:45 PM

i wouldn't mind getting this guy. esp since he could play multiple positions, and that's the kind of lb we need. i still think we'll be better off getting buster or HB in the 3rd though. better value.

Fiz · 04-22-2007, 12:45 AM

mmmm

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04/20/07- *Jon Beason, Jr, Miami, 6-0, 237
Jon Beason expected to be on an NFL draft board. He just wasn't sure at which position. Beason played fullback, safety and all three linebacker spots in his three years at the University of Miami and is skipping his senior season to turn pro. He projects as a first-round selection at linebacker. "I don't want to be considered a linebacker," Beason said. "I want to be an athlete that's playing linebacker." That's what Beason was in high school – an athlete. He played running back and safety at Miramar (Fla.) Chaminade-Madonna Prep and started at forward in basketball on a team that reached the state title game. "I was recruited by the University of Miami as an athlete," Beason said. "I was playing safety, but we only had one guy on scholarship at fullback, so they asked me to come over and help out. I did, and that's when I hurt my shoulder. But my goal coming in was to play safety." Beason was a medical redshirt as a freshman in 2003. He returned in 2004 as a linebacker following the departures of first-round NFL draft picks Jonathan Vilma and D.J. Williams. "We needed to fill that void quick," Beason said. "So coach asked me to move. I was a team player. I did the fullback thing, and now he wanted me to play linebacker. It was a good fit for me."

KrazyKatz · 04-22-2007, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Fiz

But...but...but....

I agree!!!

That right there my friends is the best SAFETY in this draft. Landry is much overrated.

As long as he is football smarts, I dont care how dumb he really is.

KaseKlosed · 04-22-2007, 02:54 AM

I dunno why we call kids who juggle sports and books dumb compared to those students who only juggle books, and maybe ps3

nagai · 04-22-2007, 04:17 AM

because he's not juggling very well? and hey, i juggle a ps and books more than i do sports and i'm a freaking genius!

Klumme · 04-22-2007, 04:40 AM

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Originally Posted by KrazyKatz

I agree!!!

That right there my friends is the best SAFETY in this draft. Landry is much overrated.

As long as he is football smarts, I dont care how dumb he really is.

That right there my friend is our DE McClover so i doubt he would be the best S in the draft.

Beason is just as much a "reach" as Nelson at 14 so in that case I would take Beason any day. Beason is a clever young guy he can play multiple positions and he have a lot of experience. Nelson have very little experince can only play one position and is dumb as hell.

bigdog_10_2002 · 04-22-2007, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by KrazyKatz

I agree!!!

That right there my friends is the best SAFETY in this draft. Landry is much overrated.

As long as he is football smarts, I dont care how dumb he really is.

Mcclover at Safety

Mintal · 04-22-2007, 11:34 AM

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Originally Posted by bigdog_10_2002

Mcclover at Safety

Well if we have to draft him twice, he better be a damn good safety!!!

04-21-2007, 08:17 AM	#1 (permalink)
Fiz twinkle, twinkle..... Forum Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 22 Posts: 3,815 Rep Power: 344	Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. Who? Yeah, that was my initial reaction before reading up on him. Beason was one of those guys who did everything in High School. He went to miami as a fullback, but quickly moved to defense, where he played all linebacker spots and safety, a la Peter Boulware. He's shoot up the draft boards due to his good combo results and great interviews. He's intelligent, has great football instincts, and is a natural leader on the field. You can actually seem him trying to break up "The Brawl," unlike other team mates who were reaching for their guns. The only knock on him is his size. He's supposedly about two inches two short to play linebacker, but that didn't stop him from leading the team in tackles his last year, despite missing two games. One of his biggest strengths is coverage. I know, as a Panther fan, you read a linebacker excelling in coverage and wonder, "What's that like?" Beason's been described by MANY scouts as the flat out best football player in the draft, and I think that's important. People put so much emphasis on forty times and reps, they forget that sometimes you just need a guy that wants to play and knows what he's doing out there. Not to say that he doesn't have either, but his best asset may be unmeasurable. This is a weird draft. Scouts are terrified because there isn't a lot of bonafide first round talent. Trading down is going to be difficult. There will be a lot of head scratching next Saturday. If Willis is gone, and with Nelson sliding as badly as he is, I think we should just bite the bullet and take Beason. He can play all linebacker positions and safety and will be an immediate impact player wherever he plays.

04-21-2007, 08:39 AM	#2 (permalink)
mountianpantherfan Starter All Pro Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockwood, PA Age: 27 Posts: 1,760 Rep Power: 69	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. There is a better than good chance that Beason will be there in the second when we pick so no to him in the first round but a good prospect for in the second if he's still there.

04-21-2007, 08:48 AM	#3 (permalink)
Fiz twinkle, twinkle..... Forum Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 22 Posts: 3,815 Rep Power: 344	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. I'd agree with you, but this draft is funny. Pretty much every player the Panthers are looking at past Willis has the ability to slide to the second round. Yeah, that includes Nelson, Olsen, and Ginn. 14 is a pretty miserable position to draft, and anyone we take is going to be considered a slight reach. You can say that though about every team picking after Minnesota.

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mountianpantherfan Starter All Pro Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Rockwood, PA Age: 27 Posts: 1,760 Rep Power: 69	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. That is why I think we go DE in the first. No doubt if Anderson slips. And Carriker would be a solid pick that has consistantly been and the top 20 and as of now doesn't seem likely to fall.

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Fiz twinkle, twinkle..... Forum Legend Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 22 Posts: 3,815 Rep Power: 344	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. But...but...but....

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kman72 Rookie Rookie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Harrisburg Age: 19 Posts: 234 Rep Power: 11	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. i like beason alot but definantly not at 14 ifs hes there at 45 he would be a steal but hes more valued around 30-35

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Unicar15 All Pro Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Winston-Salem Posts: 3,422 Rep Power: 94	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. Yeah I dont think we should take him at 14...personally I think that we should try as hard as possible to trade down unless Jamaal Anderson, pat willis, or Landry is there...there is a good chance that Beason will be there in the second. I say we shouldnt address LB with our first unless its with willis.

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nagai All Pro Forum Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NZ Age: 20 Posts: 2,336 Rep Power: 74	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. i wouldn't mind getting this guy. esp since he could play multiple positions, and that's the kind of lb we need. i still think we'll be better off getting buster or HB in the 3rd though. better value.

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KaseKlosed All Pro Forum Legend Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Atlanta Age: 25 Posts: 3,518 Rep Power: 188	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. I dunno why we call kids who juggle sports and books dumb compared to those students who only juggle books, and maybe ps3

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nagai All Pro Forum Legend Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NZ Age: 20 Posts: 2,336 Rep Power: 74	Re: Let's talk about Jon Beason as our first round pick. because he's not juggling very well? and hey, i juggle a ps and books more than i do sports and i'm a freaking genius!