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Jeremy Igo

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  1. Should be one hell of a tailgate
  2. Show me where I bashed Hardy in this thread, or this year for that matter.
  3. Nevermind that good teams do let pro bowl players go.
  4. I don't see Devin Smith making it to the Panthers pick. Crowder could, is a possibility.
  5. Late third round is not a high draft pick, but keep trolling. You are getting a little better at it.
  6. Gettleman has repeatedly said how deep this draft is at receiver. That can be translated to solid prospects being available in later rounds, may not be the case with other positions.
  7. Until the NFL announces the 2015 compensatory picks during the NFL owners meeting, I will only be mocking the picks the Panthers have at this point without speculating on how many they may have. Hopefully they can pick up at least an additional fifth rounder. Round 4 Tyler Lockett - WR/PR - Kansas ST The Panthers address their long term punt return issues in the 4th round with this selection. Lockett could be the best punt returner in the draft. He could drop to the late 3rd / early 4th due to concerns over his size. The Panthers may need to trade up to grab him. Good college production and a solid combine performance keeps him from dropping further. Would also compete immediately as a slot receiver. Has quick first steps to get separation. Known as a student of the game with high football IQ. Quality route runner. Would love to see him develop chemistry with Cam Newton. This pick could change should Ginn or another free agent punt returner be signed by the Panthers. Round 5 Lynden Trail - DE - Norfolk St Lynden Trail is a raw NFL project with tremendous upside. Dave Gettleman won't be able to pass up this chance to discover a late round starting defensive end for the Panthers. Gettleman has also shown a willingness to take on projects if the physical upside is there. 6'7 and 270 pounds he has the frame to compete at this level eventually as a defensive end but could contribute immediately on special teams. Look for the Panthers to have him put on ten more pounds through their training regimen. This kid is pure athlete, can also play tight end. Long story short, Gettleman won't be able to stop himself from taking Trail late in the 5th.
  8. I don't care about his 40. The kid pulled his hamstring in his bowl game and didn't have nearly the same amount of time to prep for the combine as the other guys.
  9. Against Syracuse O'Leary had 8 catches for 92 yards and a TD. He averaged 4 receptions a game in an offense with a ton of weapons. Not bad for a guy who can only block.
  10. Not sure where anyone pegs O'Leary as just a blocking threat. Has arguably the best hands of any TE in the draft. He won't be a down field burner, but underneath or in the flat he is money.
  11. Half of Huddlers say Landon Collins is a top 15 pick. The other half says he is terrible. Sounds about right.
  12. Nah. He is a football player. People who pay way too much attention to combine numbers don't like him. Luckily, the Panthers now look at game tape.
  13. Better run blocker than Jeff king ever was. We need run blocking desperately.
  14. It's not a good comparison. This guy has great hands. Brockel has stone hands. Big difference. Also, the new regime looks at production and play, not combine measureables. That's why they had the best draft in a decade last season. This kid is a good value in the late third round.
  15. He could replace Tolbert at a fraction of the cost. I'm not 100% certain Tolbert isn't cut this year.
  16. Fisher at 25 would be a reach. I don't see Gettleman reaching.
  17. When Gettleman tells you how deep receiver is, he is telling you there are prospects available in rounds 4-7
  18. The following is my best guess at what will transpire in rounds 1-3 of the NFL Draft next month as far as the Panthers are concerned. All three picks are not only the best players available, but also players whose football talents line up perfectly with what the Carolina Panthers do on the field. So, without further ado... 2015 Panthers Mock Rounds 1-3 Round 1 , Pick 25 Landon Collins - S - Alabama Gettleman practices what he preaches in picking the best player available, but also fills a need. Landon Collins is one of those guys that is projected high but could drop in the first round. He ran a good 40, but other than that had a rather average combine. He won’t drop out of the first round, but he could drop to the mid 20s where the Panthers will select him if available. Collins is a prototype Ron Rivera strong safety. He punishes runners and has sound tackling technique. He is the best run defense safety in the draft, and as Dave Gettleman always says, you have to first defend the run to be able to rush the passer. Round 2, Pick 57 Jake Fisher - OT - Oregon FIsher had arguably helped himself the most at the combine out of all offensive tackles, which will bump him up into the second round. Fisher isn’t the physical stud that the first round tackles are, but he is a true football player. The Ducks offensive line performance decreased drastically without Fisher in the lineup. Throw in the fact that he is accustomed to protecting a mobile QB, and this is a no brainer for the Panthers. Round 3, Pick 89 Nick O’Leary - TE - FSU If there is one thing Ron Rivera and Mike Shula love, its an H-Back. A guy that can line up as a tight end or fullback opens up plenty of matchups that would be favorable to the Panthers. They tried this with both Ed Dickson and Brandon Williams last season, but had limited success. Nick O’Leary is the best H-Back this year’s draft and a good value in the late 3rd round. In addition, even though he is not much of a deep threat, he is a reliable receiver with solid hands for Cam Newton to target in mid to short yardage situations. He was a safety outlet for Winston at FSU, he can be one for Newton in Carolina.
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