Jeremy Igo

3 hours ago, The Lone Panther said:

What about Byrd? 

PS again likely. Has a shot when Ginn no longer a Panther. 

3 hours ago, jdpanther5 said:

I'm hoping for 6 receivers (like we ended up carrying for most of last year), but 5 is also likely.

Receivers needed the bandaid last year. 

This year, corners and safeties. 

3 hours ago, CarolinaSamurai said:

Would they chance him on the PS though? Could hold a spot like Foucault and Wegher did the past two season for fear of them getting grabbed

He didn't get drafted. If any teams were hot for him he would have been. 

I see a lot of excitement out there over a few of the Carolina Panthers undrafted free agents, and rightfully so. Last season safety Dean Marlowe and running back Brandon Wegher was able to claim a roster spot. The year before? Philly Brown and Andrew Norwell made the regular roster. 

This year the buzz is around wide receiver Keyarris Garrett and linebacker Jeremy Cash. 

Here is what needs to happen for them to make the roster, and who their competition is from last season's Carolina Panthers roster. 

Jeremy Cash - Linebacker - Duke

Panthers Roster Competition: Ben Jacobs

The path to the NFL for Jeremy Cash is clear.

First, the training staff needs to put some weight on him, at least 8 pounds this offseason. That sounds like a lot, but with Cash's frame it is very doable in a pro regimen. Trust me, this kid is in for a healthy dose of protein and weights. 

Next, he needs to get excited about special teams, because that is now his bread and butter. The Carolina Panthers will not be calling upon the services of Jeremy Cash on defense this year, just as they hardly ever called on Ben Jacobs last year. But Jacobs, a former rookie camp invitee, cemented himself as an excellent special teams player and earned respect and a paycheck. Jeremy Cash must prove he can shed blocks and get downfield for tackles on the returner. If his performance at Duke is any indication, his natural tackling ability will be a huge asset for him to rely on. 

The Panthers' preseason was never more important for a rookie. He will have a few opportunities to make a real difference. If not, he may be practice squad bound. 

It is Cash vs Jacobs. The Panthers will not be keeping both this season. 

Keyarris Garrett - Wide Receiver - Tulsa

Panthers Roster Competition - Brenton Bersin, Kevin Norwood, Philly Brown, Stephen Hill

The Panthers will likely keep only five receivers this season. There are only three locks at the moment: Kelvin Benjamin, Ted Ginn, Devin Funchess. The rest are competing for 2 roster spots. 

Keyarris Garrett is ranked by most sources as the second most valuable UDFA pickup behind Jeremy Cash. Garrett's path to the Panthers roster has solely to do with his performance at the wide receiver position. 

That's it, that's all. 

Out work, out hustle, and out perform Brown, Bersin, Norwood, and Hill and the job is yours. The good news for Garrett is his drive. He has been very vocal since the draft about his resolve. He plans to prove without a doubt he was the best receiver in the draft, as his production numbers in college would indicate. 

As a result, a swell of support has developed from Panthers Nation. Garrett has his work cut out for him, it won't be easy. 

Making it even more difficult for Garrett is the fact that he is practice squad eligible, when some of the others are not. This gives the Panthers another option to develop him into a future star. Garrett needs to show the Panthers that he immediately can make plays week 1 against Denver. If he fails to do so, practice squad is likely. 

Carolina Panthers Rookie Camp kicks off on Friday, May 13th. I will report back with initial impressions and photos. 

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3 hours ago, TheRed said:

Bruh, you've got to step up your coffee game @Jeremy Igo

Try Pike Place at Starbucks, throw in some cream (that's what she said), and BAM. Good to go.

I just assume drink the diarrhea from an aids ridden Taiwanese ladyboy

2 minutes ago, ThPantherFan said:

 

Now, about that coffee.  I love coffee.  At my age, the amount of coffee I have tasted around the world could float a battleship.  Nothing tastes better, to me, than a European scoop (heaping tablespoon) of 'Eight O Clock'.

I a a big fan of 8 oclock as well. Best value for the buck. 

I stand corrected.

3 hours ago, Shocker said:

Hines Ward...have to disagree there.  Faster, shifter than Ward.  Very competitive like SS so I agree there.  Shepard will be very good.

YOu are thinking of old hines ward, not rookie hines ward. 

3 hours ago, the greatest said:

Will there be a day 2 discussion thread?

Yep, thanks for the reminder

There is no way on earth AJ Klein would get a second round pick. 

Possibly a 5th. 

3 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

Ifedi got taken at pick 31 by the Seahawks.

This was posted 9 days ago. 

8 minutes ago, The_Rainmaker said:

 

From BBR Hunter Henry was going to be the pick if Butler wasn't there

 

We knew that yesterday morning here on the huddle.

3 hours ago, The_Rainmaker said:

Which Henry does he like better?

Hunter

3 hours ago, Hammerin'Cameron34 said:

I'm sure he "likes" a lot of players. Some girls I "like" as in I don't dislike them but they are ugly so I wouldnt date

I'm sure Gettleman "likes" him, but wouldn't draft him. The visits he's had here in my estimation are just in case he goes to a division rival or we play the team he's on in the future. You want to know how soft the other players in the league are that you play.

Derrick might be a nice young man. Derrick Henry now, he is a trash running back.

Did you learn nothing yesterday? 

 

When the fug can we not read the word Derek Henry around here. He fuging sucks. I thought Trent Richardson would be what Gurley is

Gettleman likes him, thus he needs to be mentioned. Sorry if you don't like that. 

 

I want Sterling Shepard. Reminds me of another receiver his size we used to have.

I don't see it. I hope fans don't put that kind of pressure and expectation on him right away. 

He reminds me more of Hines Ward more than anyone. 

Now that the dust has settled on round one, the Carolina Panthers have unfinished business to get down to in round two. 

I told you no uncertain terms who would be the pick in round one. Things become a little more murky in round two. Nevertheless, here is what I think will happen. 

1. Panthers will try to trade up

Like last year, there are still a few players on the board that the Panthers really like. Hunter Henry, Derek Henry, Emmanuel Ogbah to name a few. This would likely require a trade up into the top 10 of the second round. I am not so sure Gettleman is willing to give up enough to move that far. One possibility, however, is banking on that probable third round compensatory pick for next season and trading the existing 2017 third round pick away along with this year's. 

The Carolina Panthers could more easily move up to the teens. This would put them in position to draft someone they may not have a first round grade on, but someone who could impact the team immediately. 

2. Panthers mid-second round targets 

In the second round today, aside from the players listed above, the targets could be...

- Sterling Shepard - WR - Shepard would round out the Panthers WR corps perfectly and the Panthers do like him quite a bit. 

- Kendall Fuller - CB - Despite a minor injury last year, Fuller still high on the list of wants. This would certainly make fans who are still worried about the loss of Josh Norman happy. 

3. If the Panthers cannot move up

If the Panthers are unable to move up and must pick at 30, I like... 

- Su'a Cravens - SS - Would immediately compete for playing time with the departure of Roman Harper. Some project as a small outside LB, the Panthers could treat him like they did Thomas Davis initially and put him at strong safety. 

- Von Bell - FS - The Panthers really don't need another FS, but they like Bell enough to take him anyways. 

- Devontae Booker - RB - Good mix of size and ability. A well rounded running back that could take a roster spot from Whitaker, Artis-Payne, and/or Wegher. 

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Also, agents were calling Josh literally during the podcast and after. So he has been dealing with that aspect for quite some time. 

2 minutes ago, TheRed said:

I like Bene, but he got burned like toast more than a few times last year. He's talented, but there are going to be growing pains.

 

As a nickel, yeah. Totally different position with more responsibility. I don't remember many miscues on the way outside.

3 hours ago, Servant of Cthululelei said:

Nobody has mentioned him in awhile, but isn't Charles Tillman still technically on the team and not yet retired?  I mean I imagine his ACL tear being so late in the year means he wouldn't be ready week 1, but he'd probably be good to go partway through the season, yes?

His contract was up, no longer on the roster. I would seriously doubt any interest in his services.  

3 hours ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Na, I just think he'll be overvalued.  

Teams are corner needy.  

He is projected anywhere from rounds 1 all the way to 3. 

I don't think Gettleman spends a first on a guy like that because of need. He would much rather trust his scouts and find another Bene in middle rounds. 

3 hours ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Don't say he's not a first round pick, when clearly, some team will take him in the first.

Because a virginia television news station says so. 

You aren't good at this. 

3 hours ago, nctarheel0619 said:

You do know Fuller is predicted to go in the first right? 

 

http://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Kendall-Fullers-NFL-Draft-stock-continues-to-rise-376273221.html

 

Sigh, and you want to revoke my thread making privileges for your lack of knowledge?  SMH.  

He isn't a first rounder on the Panthers radar. If he was selected it would be a reach over guys they like in the first round. 

Pipe down or you are deleted, junior. 

3 hours ago, top dawg said:

Yeah, it would probably not end up so well if Gettleman had a knee-jerk chain reaction to a situation in which he is at least---or at most, depending upon perspective---partly responsible.

He has a long term plan. Defensive money is spent on the line and linebackers, lesser paid corners and safeties reap the benefits for a while and move on. Not moving away from that plan isn't a bad thing. It is why the Panthers will be competitive for many many years.