Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

PFF reaction on our draft picks

Blackmagic

By Blackmagic,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Blackmagic Newbie

Blackmagic

Posted
Posted

A lot of us check out Profootballfocus and they started out grading college prospects and the draft. They give more stats about the late picks while they post more reactions on the day 1 and 2 picks. Our late picks have surprising and encouraging stats.

 

 

25: Carolina Panthers

Shaq Thompson, LB, Washington

They say linebacker, we see safety. Thompson is not good when blockers get on him, but looks a natural in coverage. How that fits in with Carolina in the short term is most interesting, because there’s no way you’re taking Luke Kuechly or Thomas Davis off the field on those passing downs any time soon. Thompson had the sixth highest grade in coverage of all linebackers against Power-5 opposition but was down in 25th for his work against the run. Numbers that really sum him up. We can’t fault the Panthers for not going offensive line (biggest need) given the run on linemen, but it does seem like something of a luxury pick when you’ve got some real weapons at wide receiver on the board.

 

 

41. Carolina Panthers

Devin Funchess, TE/WR, Michigan

What He Brings: An ability to operate effecitvely from the slot. Classed as a tight end don’t expect too much in the way of blocking from him, as even when split out he really didn’t look all that interested. Did play hurt during the year so it’s hard to tell how much that impacted him. Was a big part of Michigan’s offense, with him targeted on 30.4% of all the routes he featured on.

Where He Fits: Likely as a pass play specialist who might feature far more as a receiver than he would as a tight end. Does give Cam Newton another big target with his ability to overwhelm defensive backs with his size a mismatch.

 

 

102. Carolina Panthers

Daryl Williams, OT, Oklahoma
Carolina adds to its offensive line perhaps a bit later than expected. Williams finished the season as our third-highest graded RT and didn’t allow a sack in 11 games against Power 5 opponents.

 

169. Carolina Panthers

David Mayo, LB, Texas State

Mayo was sixth in this 4-3 OLB class with a 10.8 Run Stop Percentage.

 

 

 

174. Carolina Panthers

Cameron Artis-Payne, RB, Auburn

Artis-Payne had the fourth-highest Elusive Rating (72.8) against the Power 5 conferences among the RB class.

 

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roebling Newbie

Roebling

Posted
Posted

I can see Mayo potentially taking over the strong side when Davis retires. I think keeping shaq on the weak side being where he stays for his career. Mayo might surprise people with his ability to pop ball carriers, and find his way to them.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted

I can see Mayo potentially taking over the strong side when Davis retires. I think keeping shaq on the weak side being where he stays for his career. Mayo might surprise people with his ability to pop ball carriers, and find his way to them.

Hold the Mayo for now. My impression from limited research is that he likely would have been a UDFA because of his lack of athleticism, so I can't make the leap quite yet.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
CPcavedweller Veteran

CPcavedweller

Posted
Posted

Hold the Mayo for now. My impression from limited research is that he likely would have been a UDFA because of his lack of athleticism, so I can't make the leap quite yet.

He is a real solid MLB. He will be more of a stop gap guy in the league and may have a few seasons where he could start 16 games but he won't be THE guy at any point due to his lack of athleticism. After watching him at Texas State I did come away extremely impressed with his instincts and that's why he was drafted. He isn't a see ball, get ball player. He knows where the play is going before hand and acts on it.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Roebling Newbie

Roebling

Posted
Posted

Hold the Mayo for now. My impression from limited research is that he likely would have been a UDFA because of his lack of athleticism, so I can't make the leap quite yet.

Fair. But I think, at this point, we should be optimistic. This guy brings some solid depth and special teams play at the worst.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted

Fair. But I think, at this point, we should be optimistic. This guy brings some solid depth and special teams play at the worst.

Oh, I will be optimistic, and he probably does bring more depth and all that good stuff. I just think that notwithstanding those positives, that there will be some negatives in regards to other more needy positions.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • DaveThePanther2008
      Morgan & Canales

      By DaveThePanther2008 · Posted

      I really like the way this team is trending. Morgan and Canales rookie campaign saw them do some questionable picks but, they also did some really good things. Especially addressing the offensive line.  Young had such a disastrous rookie season where his confidence was nowhere to be seen.  You can attribute part of this to a terrible offensive line.  So, we focused on the O-line.   We then brought in several defensive free agents that were supposed to compliment Brown.  Once Brown went down those players could not hold the line.  2025 we focused on defense in Free Agency and brought in several good players.  We then added more talent in the draft.  I think we have competition in several areas where Vets are not guaranteed to be starters.  Our offensive line is pretty set with some good backups.  Our defensive line is going to be a war for who comes out to be the starters.  All in All, we are leaps and bounds much better than 2023 roster.  Canales made some rookie head coach mistakes but grew as the season progressed.  He got our QB, who was starting to look like a huge bust, playing with confidence and poise.  Now it appears Young is moving upwards.  Maybe he is a QB whisperer.  After Young started to play better our offense was fun to watch.  Morgan knows football and knows what he wants in his players.  It appears to me that not only are these players he's drafted really good and got great value for them, but they are also high motor, intense players. Our defense, in the past, was always the key to our success.  I think Morgan is building a great defense. I know it is too soon to tell but I believe we may have a tandem that will be around a long time.  It would be nice to see Morgan/Canales be in the same class as Lynch/Shanahan and Beane/McDermott.   I know many Huddlers will overreact, but I truly believe we have a tandem that will be around a long time. TIME WILL TELL. Go Panthers
    • BEASTfromdaEAST
      Texas A&M Nic Scourton vs. Purdue Nic Scourton

      By BEASTfromdaEAST · Posted

      I am actually really excited about this kid. One thing that really jumped off watching his highlights was he almost is too fast or almost over pursues. You can get away with that stuff in college but the NFL these guys are stronger and more "slippery".  Little things that can be corrected but he seems to have a motor which is always a plus!
    • DaveThePanther2008
      Texas A&M Nic Scourton vs. Purdue Nic Scourton

      By DaveThePanther2008 · Posted

      Many teams looked at the drop-off as a reason not to select him in the first round.  Going into the 2024 season he was listed as a potential first round pick.  Morgan, IMO, based our pick on what he did in 2023 and expects him to play at the weight he played at Purdue. Morgan did this twice in this draft.  Scourton and Evans.  saw one stat on Evans that he had 58 ypg in one of his previous seasons.  Plus Notre Dame has a history of good TEs that can catch and block. Canales will 3 good TEs that all will see time on the field.  
×
×
  • Create New...