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Voth predicts Hunter Henry

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http://blackandbluereview.com/30th-pick-prediction-2016-nfl-draft-panthers/

But the Panthers need corners and pass rushers, and they already have

Greg Olsen!

Can you imagine the draft grades Gettleman will get if he does this?

That's not why I'm going with Henry. OK, that may be a small part of it, but mostly, it just makes sense.

As I wrote last week, one of the most underrated moves of the offseason was one Carolina didn't pull off. They tried adding tight end Jared Cook, who wound up in Green Bay.

The Panthers want to compliment Olsen with another pass-catching end, and Henry is by far and away the best at his position in this draft. The drop-off from him to other ends is cliff-like, especially compared to positions like defensive end, defensive tackle and cornerback.

And remember, the Panthers aren't just trying to win a Super Bowl. The draft is arguably their most important step in building toward sustained success.

Olsen seems to be getting better every year, but he's 31 and going into his 10th season. Thomas Davis seems to be getting better every year, too. But the Panthers took Thompson last year, as the 32-year-old Davis was going into his 11th season.

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I think I've come full circle and now fully want Hunter tomorrow night. When all else fails, give me the clear cut best guy at his position, over the 4th or 5th option that has some issues in his game. There's secondary, DL, and a little WR depth in this draft, not so much at TE.

 

Plus, the whole if Olsen were to get hurt thing? Yeah...really don't want to see what starting Ed Dickson does to this offense. Also another reason I'd be on board with Ryan Kelly if he's there at 30 as the successor to Kalil, 

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I would love it. Yes we were interested in Jared Cook but remember a few years ago we almost took Tyler Eifert in the 1st. We have been attempting to upgrade this position for years now. Hunter did not drop a ball last year and played in an NFL offensive system, he's ready to play right now. Perfect fit.

I hope Voth is right, I think he predicted Shaq Thompson last year.

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I'm on board. The thought of having two massive pass-catching tight ends with KB and Funch outside hits me all in the feels. Not sure how you defend those 4 + Cam. 

Agreed. Olsen is on the back end of his career. Having a young rookie to train/learn from him for the next year or two would be awesome.

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There's a reason that picking Henry would make a ton of sense that I haven't seen discussed.  Teams easily take Olsen out of the game...not by bracketing him...but by blitzing.  Olsen has his least productive games against blitz heavy teams, because Olsen will stay in and block, eliminating our biggest receiving threat.  Having a second pass catching tight end will allow Cam a security blanket down the seams even in those blitzing situations.  I would love this pick!

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Honestly I think there are several folks who could help us this draft and Henry is one of them. Given Gettleman is good at finding gems throughout the draft and will move up if he sees guys fall that he really wants it really doesn't matter who we pick. Going BPA means you won't be reaching and you will get quality guys with whoever you pick.   I could totally get behind this pick. After all I really hoped we would pick Olsen when he came into the league and was thrilled when we got him for a third in a trade.. I think we will pick a DE and a ,safety as well in this draft. I just have no idea who or when. It just depends on who is available.

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