Cornerback in the first?

[AU-panther]

After today's press conference I am starting to think cornerback or safety might be more more likely than some have thought in the past.

Let's look at some our needs and why they might not be there.

Tackle: I don't think we spend a 1st round pick on a player that we feel like is most likely a right tackle. Also I don't think we spend a first round draft pick on a player that might take a few years to develop into a LT. This might only leave 2-3 potential players and there is a chance they go early.

Running Back: For us to spend a first round pick on a running back he is going to have to be an exceptional talent. A three down back who can pass protect and catch. In my opinion Gurly is the only one who fits this description. Good chance he is gone by the time we draft.

Receiver: DG made the comment today that this years group of receivers might have more depth to it then last year. There is a chance our front office thinks they can find a productive player in rounds 3-4. The ECU fans might be happy.

Edge rushers: A lot of the edge rushers this year seem to be 3-4 type of guys.

After these 4 groups secondary seems to be the most logical need for our team.

Jeremy has talked extensively about Landon Collins being a possibility at safety for us at 25 but how would people feel about a CB in the first round.

I could see players such as Kevin Johnson, Ronald Darby, or Byron Jones being in play at 25.

[t96]

Would have to be the true best player on the board significantly. If Tillman can play anywhere near his 2012 level, our CB group is among the best in the league. Safety is still a need.

[ctrcat]

If it's Waynes, yes. No one else, please.

[LUUUUUKE]

We'll see on Thursday night, and believe me when I say, it can't get here fast enough!

[*FreeFua*]

Marcus Peters please!

[LinvilleGorge]

Would have to be the true best player on the board significantly. If Tillman can play anywhere near his 2012 level, our CB group is among the best in the league. Safety is still a need.

 

Well, Tillman is 34 so who knows what he may have left in the tank.

[top dawg]

I wouldn't mind Byron Jones a bit, and he will likely be there.

[t96]

Well, Tillman is 34 so who knows what he may have left in the tank.

 

He was 31 in 2012 so who knew what he may have had left in the tank then? 

[Bartin]

He was 31 in 2012 so who knew what he may have had left in the tank then? 

 

He was also pretty terrible in 2013 when he played in the 1st half of the season.

[TheMostInterestingMan]

I'm actually all for this. I want a LT but I hate this years class besides Peat. I want a DE but I'm not feeling one in the first round. I want WR but I think we can get a good one in rounds 2 or 3 and not pay a premium price for a comparable talent.

That said, a CB or S is probably what I want to see happen the most. Tillman can play the other position we don't draft and allow us to move Bene to the nickle. Our secondary would be nasty. I would be very happy with this situation playing out

[LinvilleGorge]

He was 31 in 2012 so who knew what he may have had left in the tank then? 

 

Years really start to matter on the wrong side of 30.  I know this well as I get ready to turn 33.

[*FreeFua*]

Well, Tillman is 34 so who knows what he may have left in the tank.

Also, if Norman plays like he did last season he is going to get PAID and who knows if Gettleman will break the bank on him

[DelhommesTheMan]

Marcus Peters would be nice....Landon looks like an elite SS to me, i would run up to the podium.  Our defense would be strong as fug

[LinvilleGorge]

Also, if Norman plays like he did last season he is going to get PAID and who knows if Gettleman will break the bank on him

 

Yeah, not sure if Gettleman does or should trust Norman enough to give him big money.