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Justin Blackmon To Visit Panthers


Could be due diligence, could be real interest. Panthers would likely need to trade up to select him in the draft. If he does fall to the 9th selection, it is a good possibility he would be the pick.

Blackmon's draft stock has been on a steady rise for two years, and the two-time Biletnikoff Award winner has built a resume worthy of a top-10 pick in the 2012 draft.
With former Cowboys star receiver Dez Bryant off to play for the Dallas Cowboys, Blackmon stepped into the void as a redshirt sophomore -- and quickly stepped out of Bryant's immense shadow. Blackmon earned multiple All-American honors and was the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year. It was the first time in 12 years a non-quarterback earned the title.
Blackmon redshirted his first season in Stillwater, but came on as the team's most productive newcomer in 2009. His 20 receptions covered 260 yards and two touchdowns, helping to overcome the loss of Bryant to NCAA suspension for lying to investigators.
He lit up opponents consistently in '10 with 111 receptions for 1,782 yards and 20 touchdowns. Blackmon gained over 100 yards receiving and at least one touchdown in all 12 games in which he played in 2010, including 5-157-2 against a tough Nebraska squad (playing against top CB Prince Amukamara) and 9-172-2 in the team's 36-10 dismantling of Arizona in the Alamo Bowl.
Blackmon didn't let up in 2011, accumulating 113 catches for 1,337 yards and 15 touchdowns during the regular season in helping the Cowboys earn a trip to the Fiesta Bowl.
Scouts are a bit dubious about Blackmon, however, wondering if he will end up more like former OSU stud receivers Adarius Bowman or Rashaun Woods than like Bryant. His midseason DUI arrest in 2010 will not help his character grade. However, even with average speed for his size, his strength and hands should make him a solid value as a steady, if not elite, lead receiver.


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206 Comments

I love how people act like 6'0 wr who run 4.4-4.5 are special talents.

There is a really good chance he doesn't beat out Gettis or Lafell to get on the field.
When will people learn... Route running is way more important than speed. Look at Raiders...

When will people learn... Route running is way more important than speed. Look at Raiders...


So now it's about route running.
I really wanted this guy until I saw this:

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Cam has brought the ladies back to Bank of America. We don't need this guy scaring them away. Maybe he can get a Red Stripe.

Its always has been. Torry Holt, Tim Brown, Hines Ward, Sterling Sharpe, Rod Smith, Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice. Need more? None of em were burners. AJ Green is slow and yet he's wide open all the time.

Its always has been. Torry Holt, Tim Brown, Hines Ward, Sterling Sharpe, Rod Smith, Marvin Harrison, Jerry Rice. Need more? None of em were burners. AJ Green is slow and yet he's wide open all the time.



Then he has nothing over the 2 wr we have on the roster.

Lafell is bigger a better blocker and has great hands. His route running has improve greatly.

Gettis is bigger faster and has always ran great routes.

We don't need Blackmon he won't even see the field unless somebody gets injuried.
You do realize Rivera is not happy with Lafell nor Gettis. They tried to sign a #2 WR before season started but they failed. Also, Lafell route running is not as good as you think it is. If they tried so hard to get a WR before 2011 season started, they will try even harder now. No Shockey, Gettis coming back from ACL tear and Smitty is going on 34. Sure, let's not address WR position in pass happy league and instead let's get a 5th DT like some suggest.
Exploring every option for BPA.

You do realize Rivera is not happy with Lafell nor Gettis. They tried to sign a #2 WR before season started but they failed. Also, Lafell route running is not as good as you think it is. If they tried so hard to get a WR before 2011 season started, they will try even harder now. No Shockey, Gettis coming back from ACL tear and Smitty is going on 34. Sure, let's not address WR position in pass happy league and instead let's get a 5th DT like some suggest.



He liked him by game 11 when Lafell took #2 Legadoo. Plus #89 has been giving Lafell Love for a while now. So that Rivera not liking Lafell Gettis may have worked in TC but is not true now.


Even with a ACL Gettis is faster then Blackmon and taller.


You can deny all you want but there us a good chance that Blackmon doesn't see the Field if we draft him.
in principle i would be furious if we drafted blackmon

however i would fap uncontrollably
If Blackmon drafted, he's will be #1 WR on on our depth chart. Smitty needs to move to slot. The question is can Lafell or Gettis be #1?

If Blackmon drafted, he's will be #1 WR on on our depth chart. Smitty needs to move to slot. The question is can Lafell or Gettis be #1?


I don't know if Blackmon can be a #1. He's not Megatron, Aj green, Fitz or JJ. He has below avg. height and avg. speed.
He played in the Big 12 which hasn't been know for great defense lately. How do you know he can beat Pro football CB.
So if we draft Blackmon he's #1?? So in theory Blackmon > smith year one?? It takes even the best WRs a few years to adjust. No way Blackmon comes in and beats Smitty for #1! And he sure as hell shouldn't be handed the position.

I don't know if Blackmon can be a #1. He's not Megatron, Aj green, Fitz or JJ. He has below avg. height and avg. speed.
He played in the Big 12 which hasn't been know for great defense lately. How do you know he can beat Pro football CB.


Blackmon ran a low 4.4 40, I wouldn't call that slow but you're right about his size, he is on the smaller size. He is around the same height as Ted Ginn.

I think people are making a mistake when they say WR is not a need. Gettis is not proven, Lafell is a solid #3, and Smith is short and old-could hit the wall any time.

Compare Gettis to Hardy. Hardy is healthy and actually about where CJohnson was after 2 seasons. Gettis was fair as a rookie and injured with a bad knee injury as a second-year pro. Some of the same people who say we do not need WR want DE. The say. "We need to upgrade our pass rush." We have. DE takes time. Hardy, Keiser, Applewhite

They want a DT. We have 4 DTs (who played better as the year progressed) who were rookies. We have a veteran coming off IR.

They say we need CB when we have no idea how good Hogan will be. Newsflash. We will not know about a drafted CB either.

Even if Lafell continues to develop and Gettis becomes a solid #2, a fourth WR who has #1 potential would be HUGE. It would free Steve Smith from double teams. Allow him to work the slot.

How again is WR a lesser need than DT, CB, or DE? You are guessing, as I am, but I never would say something stupid like, "We have other needs." We need WR.

Finally, look at the value at DE, DT, and CB at #9--Every pick at those positions would be a reach. Floyd and Blackmon would be smarter than any DT, DE, or CB if we do not trade back.




Need is a very potent word. It's not that big of a need. It is a need, but not as major as other positions that could be addressed. I guess it would fall under Priority. Nonetheless, if Blackmon is picked up somehow. You can scratch off that 'need' and work on other needs the rest of the draft.
They said Hakeem Nicks was slow and undersized. Some guys just have that fast twitch that just makes them better. We'd be lucky to land Blackmon at 9
Yeah, it seems like people would be tired of teams teeing off on Smitty. News flash: Smitty gained the panther's share of his yards the first 8 games. Why do you think that is? I believe a good part of it has to do with the fact that teams started adjusting, and figured out how to go "business as usual" defensing our much beloved WR.

For all you guys that don't want Blackmon at the expense of a defensive player who may just turn out to be slightly above average (if that), I got news for you: If we stay at number 9, and Blackmon is still there at number 9, then Blackmon will be a Carolina Panther.
Yes, this is going to be our pick! We dont have enough talent at WR already and I also heard the panthers loved this guy and would not draft anyone else!!!111!!11!

Blackmon ran a low 4.4 40, I wouldn't call that slow but you're right about his size, he is on the smaller size. He is around the same height as Ted Ginn.



He ran a 4.45 in a staged pro day. With Pads he is a low 4.5 guy that is avg.
well if either him or Claiborne is there when we pick I will ecstatic. However, I don't think there is a snowball's chance in hell Blackmon makes it past the Rams

Yeah, it seems like people would be tired of teams teeing off on Smitty. News flash: Smitty gained the panther's share of his yards the first 8 games. Why do you think that is? I believe a good part of it has to do with the fact that teams started adjusting, and figured out how to go "business as usual" defensing our much beloved WR.

For all you guys that don't want Blackmon at the expense of a defensive player who may just turn out to be slightly above average (if that), I got news for you: If we stay at number 9, and Blackmon is still there at number 9, then Blackmon will be a Carolina Panther.



We also won more game later in the season right?


I'm still looking for someone to come up with a reason (other then espn said so) that Blackmon beats out Lafell and a Healthy Gettis?

Both are bigger 1 is faster and they both have exp. and know the playbook.
Hakeem Nicks.

We also won more game later in the season right?


I'm still looking for someone to come up with a reason (other then espn said so) that Blackmon beats out Lafell and a Healthy Gettis?

Both are bigger 1 is faster and they both have exp. and know the playbook.


Gettis ran 4.47 without pads which is slower than Blackmon. Just saying.

He ran a 4.45 in a staged pro day. With Pads he is a low 4.5 guy that is avg.


4.43 if you want to go that route because he was timed by two different people.
If he falls to #9, jump on him. Philosophical question here, if both Claiborne and Blackmon/Floyd both fell to #9 and Cox was on the board too, which would you take?