Matt Miller: Fournette to Panthers at 8.

[nctarheel0619]

The Pick: RB Leonard Fournette, LSU

Despite being the No. 2 overall player in the draft class, Fournette falls here to the Carolina Panthers. He's a perfect fit for the Panthers' offense, as he's the type of running back that can take pressure and attention off Cam Newton in the backfield.

While Fournette hasn't been a dynamic receiver at LSU, he's powerful, fast and has the running instincts to be a Pro Bowl runner right out of the gate. He's big enough to push the pile but also quick enough to make subtle cuts to shake defenders and get outside the hashes.

The Panthers have other needs to fill on defense and on the offensive line, but taking Fournette would give them a very dangerous one-two punch in the backfield.

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2683888-2017-nfl-mock-draft-matt-millers-final-regular-season-projections

[Nails]

As genius as Greg Olsen is I can't help but wonder if he tanked the two point conversion knowing how YUGE it was to us winning multiple rings in the future.  Seriously.  Not really.  Kinda.

Hot diggity D@MN it feels good to KNOW we're going to get a STUD at a position of need at 8.  

[top dawg]

Yeah, I saw that. But I've also seen us taking Barnett, Malik Hooker, and some CB I can't even remember. 

Just a request this year @Jeremy Igo, maybe a general mock draft thread pinned in the main forum. At this point, the whisperings you hear are the only thing that really matters anyway. 

[TylerVagyler]

If we are truly wanting Cam to run less, Fournette is the type of back that can carry a heavy load of carries and wear down a defense the way Cam/Stew have done in the past. I'd be perfectly fine with this pick.

[Daddy_Uncle]

Do we have to start a new thread for every random persons mock?

[d-dave]

I haven't watched him (like actual games, not just youtube videos), but my question with any rookie RB is how well could they survive our offense?  You know that Todd Gurly dude?  Great talent, but the Rams are a complete dumpster fire.  He was just stuck all year.

So do we have a system that would work for him?  How well does he run in traffic?  Move the pile?  Again, I don't know the specifics, so I'd rather give that over to some of y'all that know better.  I've seen the highlights for many rookie RBs over the years who look great when running on wide open runs, but who fail in the NFL.

[Nails]

1 minute ago, top dawg said:

Yeah, I saw that. But I've also seen us taking Barnett, Malik Hooker, and some CB I can't even remember. 

Just a request this year @Jeremy Igo, maybe a general mock draft thread pinned in the main forum. At this point, the whisperings you hear are the only thing that really matters anyway. 

Barnett 1a, Fournette 1b for me.  And at 8, unlike 12, it's truly hard to imagine one of the two not being available at this point.

[*FreeFua*]

Leonard Fournette / Malik Hooker (if he declares) / Jamal Adams

 

Give me one of these 3. We obviously need help on the offensive side of the ball badly but I think so highly of both Adams and Hooker it's tough not to want them. 

[gmonjimbo]

We have to hope that the Jets and Jaguars pass up on him. IMO he is the only offensive player we should take at 8 overall 

[CRA]

Dave Gettlemen be like..."hmm, what about if I claim this DT is the BPA?"

1 minute ago, d-dave said:

I haven't watched him (like actual games, not just youtube videos), but my question with any rookie RB is how well could they survive our offense?  You know that Todd Gurly dude?  Great talent, but the Rams are a complete dumpster fire.  He was just stuck all year.

So do we have a system that would work for him?  How well does he run in traffic?  Move the pile?  Again, I don't know the specifics, so I'd rather give that over to some of y'all that know better.  I've seen the highlights for many rookie RBs over the years who look great when running on wide open runs, but who fail in the NFL.

Do we have an OL to traditionally run the football? Not currently.  

and if you don't...your RB is irrelevant. 

[nctarheel0619]

2 minutes ago, Daddy_Uncle said:

Do we have to start a new thread for every random persons mock?

I dunno.  You gonna whine and cry about it either way?  

[gmonjimbo]

However I am starting to like Corey Davis the WR from Western Michigan 

[beastson]

2 minutes ago, CRA said:

Dave Gettlemen be like..."hmm, what about if I claim this DT is the BPA?"

Do we have an OL to traditionally run the football? Not currently.  

and if you don't...your RB is irrelevant. 

Draft Fournette and seriously put enough energy, time, focus and money to the oline

[*FreeFua*]

2 minutes ago, CRA said:

Dave Gettlemen be like..."hmm, what about if I claim this DT is the BPA?"

Gotta grab insurance incase Butler leaves when his contract is up!