Panthers Mock Draft Rounds 1 - 3

[ThPantherFan]

I'm not going to disagree because you have a tuned ear for such things and I don't.  If this comes to fruition I'll be surprised.  I wouldn't think a safety with the first pick.  It will be interesting to see how correct you are.

[LinvilleGorge]

I'm not sure that you see the real value of picking up O'leary. he's basically a full back that can line up in the backfield, chip block, protect Cams blind side on blitzes, set up screens, run on short down yardage, keep Olson on the line out of the backfield, catch screen passes and slide out on bootlegs in the red zone.

that is quite a bit of value

When is the last time a FB was drafted in the 3rd round? I think the guy has a decent chance to have a long NFL career as a #2 TE/H-back type player, I just don't see value in that type of guy in the 3rd round. Nor do I think he'll go that high after running like an OL. I think he has a better chance of going undrafted than he does of going in the 3rd

[LinvilleGorge]

With that said, I'd be 100% okay with Collins at #25 and Fisher in the 2nd. In fact, I'd LOVE Fisher in the 2nd. He's my favorite OT in this draft. He'll probably go in the 1st.

[WOW!!]

What is the love affair some people have for Nick Leary?

The 1st 2 picks are ok.. but the 3rd would absolutely suck..

[Frank Hollywood]

I hate mock drafts, just abunch of pipe dreams fun to get to know the future of the nfl tho which is pretty much all that they are good for.

That's exactly what they're good for, why is that a bad thing?

 

February and early March are terrible, terrible times for people hardcore NFL fans.

[TheNewStandard]

What is the love affair some people have for Nick Leary?

The 1st 2 picks are ok.. but the 3rd would absolutely suck..

he's versatile and would be a better replacement for Tubberts if the FO decides to cut him.

[Jeremy Igo]

When is the last time a FB was drafted in the 3rd round? I think the guy has a decent chance to have a long NFL career as a #2 TE/H-back type player, I just don't see value in that type of guy in the 3rd round. Nor do I think he'll go that high after running like an OL. I think he has a better chance of going undrafted than he does of going in the 3rd

He could replace Tolbert at a fraction of the cost. I'm not 100% certain Tolbert isn't cut this year.

[WOW!!]

he's versatile and would be a better replacement for Tubberts if the FO decides to cut him.

Oh great another versatile player Shula won't know what to do with..

We have way more talented TE on the roster already..

[WOW!!]

He could replace Tolbert at a fraction of the cost. I'm not 100% certain Tolbert isn't cut this year.

No he can't replace Tolbert. . He is no where near the runner nor have the speed of Tolbert. . He is a Brockton clone..

[LinvilleGorge]

He could replace Tolbert at a fraction of the cost. I'm not 100% certain Tolbert isn't cut this year.

I wouldn't be shocked if we cut Tolbert either. Wonder if he'd be willing to take a pay cut? Not a restructure, but a real pay cut.

I just don't want to spend a 3rd round pick on a backup TE and utility type player.

[@bonafidebanter]

I would rather pick a WR in the 3rd. O'Leary doesn't do it for me. I don't see the big fuss about him either, seems a little over hyped. #jussayin

[Jeremy Igo]

No he can't replace Tolbert. . He is no where near the runner nor have the speed of Tolbert. . He is a Brockton clone..

Who is Brockton

[WOW!!]

I would rather pick a WR in the 3rd. O'Leary doesn't do it for me. I don't see the big fuss about him either, seems a little over hyped. #jussayin

I don't see it either. . I could see if he was uber athletic. . But he's not.. The worst TE draft in years and he's not even the best.. Can't we just sign Dickson again and have a better player..

[Ivan The Awesome]

Fourth round pick. Justin Hardy.