REPORT: Joel Bitonio will be the pick at 28

[El Chingon]

Back on April 23rd I first reported Joel Bitonio as a prime target for the Carolina Panthers in round one. That’s becoming clearer as a number of team executives have penned Bitonio to Carolina at pick 28. I’m told the San Diego Chargers at number 25 will also consider Bitonio. There’s a feeling Carolina could attempt to trade up for a receiver or offensive tackle, should one fall. The obvious trade partner is the Miami Dolphins whom I’m told will entertain offers for the 19th pick if Zach Martin is unavailable. Carolina would assure themselves receiver Brandin Cooks or Marquise Lee, whichever is available. If that’s the case Bitonio could then land with the Seattle Seahawks as the first round closes out.

 

http://www.draftinsider.net/blog/?p=9737

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

better than moses or kouanjo

[camycamcan]

Yeah....

[Herbert The Love Bug]

we'll just wait and see

[carpanfan96]

Would not mind, as long as the OT drafted isn't Moses or CK then I'm fine. Bitonio actually has the skill set to start day 1 and do well in both run blocking and pass protection.

I also would love trading up for Cooks, not so much for Lee though.

[SmootsDaddy89]

And who the fug is this guy?

[Lemory]

And who the fug is this guy?

 

Joel Bitonio.

[El Chingon]

I hope it's jusr speculation on Tony Pauline's part about the trade up scenario. I would hate to give up picks, even if it gets us Lee or Cooks. I would be ok w/Bitonio. Mike Mayock loves the guy.

[top dawg]

I don't believe a bit of it.

[FearTheCats]

Ugh. Please not be true.

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[L-TownCat]

Smoke

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[El Chingon]

 

 

Strengths

Plays with vinegar and seeks to bury defenders -- nasty finisher who runs his feet on contact and consistently blocks defenders off the screen. Extremely tough and durable. Highly versatile -- can play any position on the line. Outstanding personal character and football character -- work ethic, leadership and responsibility are all exemplary. Produced the best 10-yard split (1.69 seconds) and 20-yard split (2.80) of any offensive lineman at the combine.

Weaknesses

Tends to shoot his hands wide and needs to improve placement -- too grabby. Slips off blocks and could stand to play more under control. Operated heavily out of a 2-point stance and might need to get acclimated to playing with his hand in the dirt. Average knee bend in pass protection.

Draft Projection

Round 2

Bottom Line

An undersized college left tackle who projects best to the inside in the pros. Displays the tenacity, leg drive and mean streak that is highly coveted by OL coaches and could drive up his draft status. Could require some initial patience moving inside, yet possesses the skill set, intelligence and desire to successfully convert.

 

http://www.nfl.com/draft/2014/profiles/joel-bitonio?id=2543737

[LinvilleGorge]

So what he's saying is that basically we'll pick Joel Bitonio... unless we pick someone else.  Cool story bro.

[frash.exe]

I'd rather do that than pick shazier