Carolina Could Have a Top 5 Pick in the Draft

[Happy Panther]

Is it possible we get the #1 pick

possible but really really unlikely. Not only because there are 7 teams ahead of us but because some of those teams play each other so there are a few losses guaranteed for that group of 7.

[ctrcat]

what free agency? theres literally no one to pick up for LT. Its draft or nothing for LT.

And even if there WAS one available in FA, it only delays the inevitable, that eventually a 1st round pick must be spent on one. And never again in Cam's tenure will we have the perfect storm of issues (Gross retirement, Hardy, Cam's injuries, et al) to make us bad enough to pick in the top 10. As we see THIS year with our own OROY candidate, WRs can be had later. A LT must be had NOW...er April.

[uncfan888]

I wish the Raiders could find a way to win three games, but most likely they will end up with the number one overall pick.  I'll be rooting for them here on out so we can get that pick.  If we got it, I would consider trading Cam and drafting Mariota.

 

so trade Cam away (a proven commodity) to draft Mariota (an unproven commodity with nearly the same skillset as Cam)?

 

I think we should stick with what we have... but that's considering Cam even wants to play for this joke of an organization

[Matthias]

so trade Cam away (a proven commodity) to draft Mariota (an unproven commodity with nearly the same skillset as Cam)?

 

I think we should stick with what we have... but that's considering Cam even wants to play for this joke of an organization

 

In terms of trading pieces and getting back something for him, Cam is the best we have.  If Mariota is just as good as Cam, then it will essentially be having "Cam" with those extra pieces around him in the form of draft picks.  Maybe we get lucky, and a desperate team gives up the house for Cam.

[uncfan888]

In terms of trading pieces and getting back something for him, Cam is the best we have.  If Mariota is just as good as Cam, then it will essentially be having "Cam" with those extra pieces around him in the form of draft picks.  Maybe we get lucky, and a desperate team gives up the house for Cam.

 

i absolutely think someone would give up the house for Cam... but i'd rather just stick with Cam. He's shown that he can win in this league. We need to take care of him and build around him

[t96]

Mariota isn't 1/10th the QB Cam is.

[Captroop]

Currently, here is how the draft stacks up. Note this is not the draft order, just the list of teams with a worse record:

 

1. Oakland Raiders 1-11: Denver and SF are probably losses. KC and Buffalo are anyone's guess. Maybe 2 more wins.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars 2-10: 2 games with Houston, a slap fight with Tenn, and Baltimore. Could be 2 more wins.
3. Tennessee Titans 2-10: Jets, Giants and Jax are all winnable. Indy will hurt them. But could be 2 wins. QB is a wild card.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-10: Green Bay and Detroit are "L"s for sure. They might grab one from from us or the Saints.
5. NY Jets 2-9: 4 divisional games remaining. Could beat the Vikings and Titans. Probably not though.
6. NY Giant 3-9: Skins, Titans, Rams and an Eagles team that will be resting their starters. Giants could run the table.
7. Washington Redskins 3-9: Similar schedule to the Giants, and with Colt putting up gaudy numbers, they are good for maybe 2 more wins.
8. Carolina Panthers 3-8-1: Browns will beat us. The way we are playing, I think we might scrape up one win between NO/TB/ATL.

We are in prime position for a top 10 pick. But I don't think we can count on that many of the current bottom five teams to win more than a game or two. Doubt we crack a top 5 draft position. That damned tie will probably be what does it.

 

[chknwing]

Currently, here is how the draft stacks up. Note this is not the draft order, just the list of teams with a worse record:

 

1. Oakland Raiders 1-11: Denver and SF are probably losses. KC and Buffalo are anyone's guess. Maybe 2 more wins.
2. Jacksonville Jaguars 2-10: 2 games with Houston, a slap fight with Tenn, and Baltimore. Could be 2 more wins.
3. Tennessee Titans 2-10: Jets, Giants and Jax are all winnable. Indy will hurt them. But could be 2 wins. QB is a wild card.
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers 2-10: Green Bay and Detroit are "L"s for sure. They might grab one from from us or the Saints.
5. NY Jets 2-9: 4 divisional games remaining. Could beat the Vikings and Titans. Probably not though.
6. NY Giant 3-9: Skins, Titans, Rams and an Eagles team that will be resting their starters. Giants could run the table.
7. Washington Redskins 3-9: Similar schedule to the Giants, and with Colt putting up gaudy numbers, they are good for maybe 2 more wins.
8. Carolina Panthers 3-8-1: Browns will beat us. The way we are playing, I think we might scrape up one win between NO/TB/ATL.

We are in prime position for a top 10 pick. But I don't think we can count on that many of the current bottom five teams to win more than a game or two. Doubt we crack a top 5 draft position. That damned tie will probably be what does it.

 

as I explained, they have to win games as they play each other.

 

[MadHatter]

i absolutely think someone would give up the house for Cam... but i'd rather just stick with Cam. He's shown that he can win in this league. We need to take care of him and build around him

 

There is no team out there willing to trade away a lot to get Cam.

 

He is still a bit of a ? and is set to be signed to a big contract.

 

More teams would roll the dice with Mariotta and a rookie contract that break the bank for Cam.

[PantherDynasty]

I wish the Raiders could find a way to win three games, but most likely they will end up with the number one overall pick. I'll be rooting for them here on out so we can get that pick. If we got it, I would consider trading Cam and drafting Mariota.

Most idiots on this board don't understand that, but Mariota is gonna dominate this league for a long time.

[CelticCat]

Problem is, the #1 OT prospect is no longer a safe pick. Early OTs recently have turned out terrible.

 

And its not just that. I'm not convinced any of the top OT's are worthy of going so high.

 

Peat gave up 3 penalties just last weekend and Scherff looked rough against Maryland.

 

If we end up with the 4th or 5th Cooper looks the no brainer to me.

 

Could do with a Patrick Peterson this year.

[CelticCat]

Most idiots on this board don't understand that, but Mariota is gonna dominate this league for a long time.

 

I'd be very wary of a QB coming from that system.

[t96]

And its not just that. I'm not convinced any of the top OT's are worthy of going so high.

 

Peat gave up 3 penalties just last weekend and Scherff looked rough against Maryland.

 

If we end up with the 4th or 5th Cooper looks the no brainer to me.

 

Could do with a Patrick Peterson this year.

 

Cooper or Collins I think. I'm dying to get a hard hitting safety who plays with an attitude. Him and Norman back there would scare the sh*t out of opposing teams' wide receivers. 

[Beast_3000]

I think we win one maybe 2 more games, i jus dont think we lose out with the competition left on the schedule

This team is really bad. I don't know about that. I see the Tampa game as a possible win. That's about it.

We just lost to a rookie quarterback and made him look really good.