Bucky Brooks: NFC South Draft Grades

[Mr Mojo Risin]

So, this was done yesterday and I haven't seen it posted yet, apologies if it has been. I'm definitely not one to put much stock into draft grades but this was actually a pretty positive review by someone who seems to really believe in what we are trying to do in Carolina.  Bucky ranked the South's drafts in order of 1-4 here's an excerpt, click the link for the rankings you actually may be surprised.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000660300/article/nfc-south-draft-grades-panthers-buccaneers-shore-up-d

"General manager Dave Gettleman believes in developing through the draft, and he has stuck to his guns when the team has lost key players. It shouldn't surprise observers that the Panthers used three draft picks on cover corners to fill the void created by Josh Norman's departure. The team snagged James Bradberry, Daryl Worley and Zack Sanchez to vie for playing time in base and sub-packages. Each member of the trio possesses the size, athleticism and ball skills to thrive in the Panthers' zone-based system. Most importantly, they are high-football-IQ guys with the necessary instincts to play in a scheme that emphasizes pattern-reading and quarterback-clueing. Carolina also fortified the defensive-line depth behind Star Lotulelei and Kawann Short with the selection of Vernon Butler in Round 1. The Louisiana Tech standout serves as insurance for a potential free-agent defection down the road. Keep an eye on Beau Sandland as a complement to veteran tight end Greg Olsen in the team's "12" personnel packages."

[TheSpecialJuan]

nice

[ctrcat]

What do you know, someone with a clue.  No mere mortal can grasp the Godfather's geniusness in a prediction machine, but in retrospect it's 

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

he's also an ex-college scout so he's in a different category than the kipers of the world

[rippadonn]

Also a former Panthers scout.

[Bj-Monster23]

1 hour ago, rippadonn said:

Also a former Panthers scout.

And former Seahawks scout. Bucky knows his stuff.

[top dawg]

Throw in a little extra credit for the UDFAs, and our total grade is arguably an A on his grading scale.

[joemac]

We had a decent draft. Also the fact that we get KB back after missing an entire season, it's like having an extra first rounder coming in. We might not go 15-1 next season, but I expect the team to be better overall...

[ickmule]

I lol'd at all the hate after the draft. People, for some reason,don't trust our staff. Bucky gets it. 

[London Loves Luke]

Let's not all jump on bucky's dick all of a sudden. The guy was one of the last people to give cam and the panthers any credit last year. Up to about week 13 he was still playing the 'they haven't played anyone' card and he slated Cam hardcore after the SB.

All in all, he's definitely the the less talented of the Daniel Jeremiah/Bucky Brooks ex-scout partnership and if Bucky is saying good things about your team, you should probably be worried instead of happy.

 

[SZ James (banned)]

we must be pretty desperate for the positive spin articles. we would be calling conor orr a genius that really "gets us" if he said something good right about now.

[KB_fan]

6 minutes ago, SZ James (banned) said:

we must be pretty desperate for the positive spin articles. we would be calling conor orr a genius that really "gets us" if he said something good right about now.

LOL.  Perhaps..., but personally, NO.  After last season I will always laugh at Conor Orr.  Sorry.

[Mr Mojo Risin]

A lot of negative comments...all I'm saying is that a lot of people have poo all over our draft this year. I haven't seen a person give us over a C. Personally I think we had an excellent draft because I do believe Gman took the best plays available that will help our team both short and long term. I know Bucky has had his opinions in the past but I think he was right with these draft rankings.

[mc52beast]

You're always going to have the guys who, regardless of Getty's record will doubt what he does... and that's because these morons dont understand how to build a team for sustained success. When Getty drafts and signs UDFA'S he's planning for the future, not just the upcoming season.