Gettleman, Rivera: We are better now

[Icege]

http://www.panthers.com/media-vault/videos/Gettleman-Rivera-We-are-better-now/e2377a27-6072-48ad-9c57-d0088411b6b6

Notes:
-David Mayo: Smart, mature, instinctive, good straight line speed, and can tan your fanny according to Gettleman.

-Feels that Mayo & Artis-Payne have a very good chance of making the team, that they fit into replacing other players down the line.

-Both comp picks have a special teams' mentality.

-Guys that get drafted later tend to find themselves overwhelmed at the professional level, feels that the game isn't too big for Mayo & Artis-Payne.

-Was hoping that value would be there for a RB when they picked.
-Didn't come close to reaching for a player, was always looking up.

-Cameron Artis-Payne fits in with our short RBs, between the tackles type runner with the ability to cut back.
-Tolbert looks like the Tolbert of 2 seasons ago.

-Didn't go out to purposefully trade picks, was just how it worked out after the board was picked clean.

-Didn't believe that Devin Funchess nor Darryl Williams were going to drop to them when they saw that they were available earlier in their respective rounds.
-24 juniors that they thought would come out in the draft did not. 7 of them had first round value.
-Addressing issues such as speed. Coaching phrase Gettleman has used since he coached HS football: "Speed makes geniuses of us all." Says that Shaq and Mayo can run.
-Very high on Mayo's character and work ethic. Panthers were the only team to bring him in. Also praised his versatility with ability to play mike or sam linebacker positions.
-Position value, position versatility, and special teams.

-Devin Funchess' recall was really good. Was telling coaches what every position group was doing, not just his own.
-Team focused on not just a player being a physical athlete, but a mental athlete. This is so important because it means that a guy gets on the field sooner.
-Making it easier for Shula to stretch or bring the field in tight with ability to run pass or run out of 2 tight end sets will also make it easier for Cam.

-Including 3-4 players had "18-20, high teens" players with first round grades after their process with scouts and coaches (for scheme/fit).

-Gettleman has no regrets from this draft. Loves all 5 picks, feels that all 5 are legitimate NFL talents and he's thrilled at where he got them. Feels that the team is better. Emphasizes about competition at every position.

-Rivera agrees, just wishes that they had more picks.
-Had guys that they had to take off out of the first round due to medical.

-Have to know who these players are with first round grades because if you don't draft them, you have to play them.

-Gettleman felt that 1 or 2 guys they liked would drop to where they were sitting. Says you don't know if a guy will be there later. "Better a round 2 than a round too late."

-Bunchess, Benjamin, and Brown three different WRs to match up with. Then defenses have to match up vs. TEs as well. Gives Shula and the offensive coaches some leeway in terms of game planning and how they want to attack with what personnel groups.
-Gettleman: It's a long season, it's a war of attrition. Need guys that can step up to the plate close to the guy that they'll replace or the other team will go find them (and go after them). Artis-Payne can be an every down back.
-Rivera: We didn't have quality depth at positions due to injuries. Dipping into guys that play special teams
-Make sure we give young guys reps. Gettleman harps on Rivera about it, makes him keep him updated so that they can keep progress on the young players. Allows to evaluate them in a more fair situation. Cites what Matsko was able to do with the OL because of the work that Turner got with the 1's as well as the reps that Norwell got.
-Gettleman: "They're all gonna play."

-Oher has shown and worked very hard. Done a great job. Rivera looks at the reports and what he's done, shows that he's doing everything that he says that he wants to get done. Enjoys working with the coaches. Feel very good about the signing.

 

 

[Mr. Scot]

http://www.panthers.com/media-vault/videos/Gettleman-Rivera-We-are-better-now/e2377a27-6072-48ad-9c57-d0088411b6b6

Notes:

-David Mayo: Smart, mature, instinctive, good straight line speed, and can tan your fanny according to Gettleman.

-Feels that Mayo & Artis-Payne have a very good chance of making the team, that they fit into replacing other players down the line.

-Both comp picks have a special teams' mentality.

-Guys that get drafted later tend to find themselves overwhelmed at the professional level, feels that the game isn't too big for Mayo & Artis-Payne.

-Was hoping that value would be there for a RB when they picked.

-Didn't come close to reaching for a player, was always looking up.

-Cameron Artis-Payne fits in with our short RBs, between the tackles type runner with the ability to cut back.

-Tolbert looks like the Tolbert of 2 seasons ago.

-Didn't go out to purposefully trade picks, was just how it worked out after the board was picked clean.

-Didn't believe that Devin Funchess nor Darryl Williams were going to drop to them when they saw that they were available earlier in their respective rounds.

-24 juniors that they thought would come out in the draft did not. 7 of them had first round value.

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Hence, one of the things that plays to our advantage this season.

 

Guys coming into their second year tend to see the game "slow down", which generally translates to marked improvement.  We have ten guys who fit that role.

 

[SCP]

Mayo said in his interview he didn't play special teams in college but feels he can learn and contribute. Also said he lived in a shed in somebody's back yard in college. Ran an extension cord from the house for electricity.

[Icege]

http://www.panthers.com/media-vault/videos/Gettleman-Rivera-We-are-better-now/e2377a27-6072-48ad-9c57-d0088411b6b6

Notes:

-Make sure we give young guys reps. Gettleman harps on Rivera about it, makes him keep him updated so that they can keep progress on the young players. Allows to evaluate them in a more fair situation. Cites what Matsko was able to do with the OL because of the work that Turner got with the 1's as well as the reps that Norwell got.

 

To clarify, the tone from this wasn't that Rivera had to be monitored. It was that Gettleman was constantly evaluating and kept up to date about the progress of new players.

Sounds like this played a big part in starting all of those rookies last season in that it allowed the staff to better be able to tell when a young guy could begin consistently contributing.

[Mr. Scot]

Mayo said in his interview he didn't play special teams in college but feels he can learn and contribute. Also said he lived in a shed in somebody's back yard in college. Ran an extension cord from the house for electricity.

 

Can't even imagine.

 

Said elsewhere, for whatever you may think of the kid, there's no doubting his work ethic.  And you have to figure he appreciates what an opportunity he has.

 

[thefuzz]

Watching Mayo's highlights and reading the scouting on him I see a guy who plays with lots of pursuit on defense. He has good acceleration. My main concern is he tackles with his arms instead of his body. Although that's more of a habit so it can hopefully be fixed. I do see him as primarily a special teams player with a relatively low ceiling. However I think he could have as immediate of an impact as anyone in this draft. I like the pick.

 

Luke did this as well, I said it when we drafted him...not a "thumper" more of a sound tackler, and the technique is perfect to staying on the field.

[O-Ther]

I'm encouraged by hearing that he is less of a "see ball go get ball" react player and more of a "see formation know where it's going" proactive player. Was already going to where he knew the ball was going to be. That's the type of player I want backing up Luke.

[Paa Langfart]

thanks for the recape icege