Bill Voth says no tackle in the first

[El Chingon]

Another good point:

 

Yes, receivers’ coach Ricky Proehl has been sent all around the country for a reason. The Panthers are turning over every wideout rock they can, not just because it’s a need, but because there’s a whole bunch of talent out there.

[Ja Rhule]

What I get from his post is that we can double dip at WR in 1st and 2nd rounds because WR talent in this draft is insane.

[El Chingon]

Bill Voth is the new Darin Gantt, only much better.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

I agree with him. After the top OTs (which almost certainly will be gone) the guys left all seem to be about the same talent level as guys who will be available in the 2nd or even 3rd round. The value at WR should be much better. Unless a top 10 guy drops all the way to 28 I think we'll go WR in the 1st, and then land an OT in the 2nd/3rd (possibly both).

[TheRumGone]

I will not be surprised by anything. I just want good football players

[nagai]

Yeah, I think if the Panthers pick a 1st round tackle, it'll be a surprise like Bitiono. The 2nd and 3rd tier WR's are more enticing to me than the OT's going at that range. Talented players from other positions that drop are also attractive.

[L-TownCat]

I will not be surprised by anything. I just want good football players

Kuechly broke me from getting too worked up over what I thought we needed. Just take the best football player and it will all work out. We have a good GM, let him do work.

[ctrcat]

One thing we know for a fact, that we are the team of the decade. You don't draft the GOAT, the best MLB of a generation, and the best run stuffer and one of the top overall players of an entire class in three years and NOT be the team of the decade. No no matter who we pick, it will be the right guy, and he will be a part of greatness.

[RoaringRiot]

It's CB in the first round. Don't be upset .

[teeray]

This seems to fly in the face of folks who think that need will be big factor in determining Gettleman's BPA philosophy. Sure he could take a tackle or wide receiver or corner or other position. But it will be based on who they think is the BPA not the BPA at a position of need.

I know some teams use need as a part of their weighting system for a players when grading them.

But really all that means IMO is that if there are two players with the same score need would give that player the edge.

[Mr. Scot]

Get what he's saying. Not so sure I buy his reasoning.

[panthers55]

I know some teams use need as a part of their weighting system for a players when grading them.

But really all that means IMO is that if there are two players with the same score need would give that player the edge.

No doubt many teams use need as a big factor and that included us under Hurney as well.  I just don't think it as big a factor with Gettleman.  Honestly I could see him taking a TE or a DE if they were the BPA.  He knows that after a few years of constantly doing BPA regardless of position you build the overall talent of the team.

[t96]

This is exactly what I've been saying, and I hope this is true. OT value at 28 is not worth that pick unless its Lewan. Gotta got BPA at position of need which will very very likely be wideout.

[Kuech the Sneak]

Kuechly broke me from getting too worked up over what I thought we needed. Just take the best football player and it will all work out. We have a good GM, let him do work.

Same, just get good football players and hope that need and value match up