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!

     

Senior Bowl

stirs

By stirs,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

stirs Grand Master

stirs

Posted
Posted

Practices start today, NFL Network has coverage starting at 2pm.

Several guys there we need to keep an eye on, especially the OT's from rounds 3-6.

OT's looked horrible at Shrine game, so hoping some guys stand out for the Senior Bowl.

Set your DVR's

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted

Not trying to steal all of David Newton's thunder, but here are some of the guys he thinks we'll be interested in. Click the link at the bottom for the others.

"Running back Jamaal Williams, BYU: He might get lost in a deep class of running backs on draft day, but in this game he has a chance to showcase his abilities. At 6-2 and 220 pounds, BYU’s all-time leading rusher appears to be the complete package as a runner, receiver and blocker. The latter is particularly important to the Panthers."

"Defensive end Keionta Davis, UT-Chattanooga: A small-school player with a big motor when it comes to pressuring the quarterback. At 6-4 and 270 pounds he has the size to be a 4-3 end, and his 10.5 sacks led the Southern Conference. He just needs to prove his worth against more big-time competition."

"Safety Nate Gerry, Nebraska: Built solid at 6-2, 220. That he was a two-time team captain might impress a Carolina staff looking for character players. He’s always around the ball, finishing first or second in tackles and interceptions for the Cornhuskers the past three seasons."

http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/24441/can-panthers-find-another-vernon-butler-james-bradberry-at-senior-bowl

There are some guys worth watching, and like Newton said, this is definitely in G-man's wheelhouse.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Ace_Aladdin Newbie

Ace_Aladdin

Posted
Posted
4 minutes ago, top dawg said:

"Running back Jamaal Williams, BYU: He might get lost in a deep class of running backs on draft day, but in this game he has a chance to showcase his abilities. At 6-2 and 220 pounds, BYU’s all-time leading rusher appears to be the complete package as a runner, receiver and blocker. The latter is particularly important to the Panthers."

He could be a steal in the mid-rounds if Fournette is gone. I have seen him play against MSSTATE  & he looked like a 3 down back.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted
10 minutes ago, sanjay_rajput said:

He could be a steal in the mid-rounds if Fournette is gone. I have seen him play against MSSTATE  & he looked like a 3 down back.

Daniel Jeremiah is impressed as well. Here is what he had to say after watching Williams' bowl game.

"Williams had the stage to himself on Wednesday night against Wyoming in the Poinsettia Bowl and he put on a show.

"He racked up 210 rushing yards and he did it in physical fashion. He has a tall/muscular frame and he has somewhat of an upright running style. However, when defenders approach him, he can crouch down and lower his shoulder to break tackles. He unleashed several vicious stiff arms on Wednesday when he arrived at the second and third level of the defense. He is very decisive and he showed tremendous vision. I don't think he'll run very fast at the NFL Scouting Combine (I predict he'll run the 40-yard dash in 4.60/4.65 seconds), but I think his game translates very well at the next level.

"He definitely ended his college career on a high note and he'll have another opportunity to help himself at the Reese's Senior Bowl next month. I gave him a third-round grade when I studied him on tape, but he will probably go lower than that because of the depth of the running back class. I struggled to come up with a clear comparison for his game, but I think he has a similar build and style to Matt Forte. Both guys are smooth and physical. The main difference is that Forte has a little more juice and he's more polished in the passing game."

http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000761436/article/shades-of-matt-forte-from-byu-rb-jamaal-williams-in-bowl-win

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LinvilleGorge Grand Master

LinvilleGorge

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, stirs said:

OT's looked horrible at Shrine game, so hoping some guys stand out for the Senior Bowl.

Just took a peak at the roster and that's not surprising. Avery Gennesy and Storm Norton were the only two names I recognized. Gennesy is well known for being a big athlete with potential more so than a plug and play OT and regarding Norton, I've been quite vocal on here for sometime about my opinion of small school OL. Just stay away unless it's a late round flier or UDFA.

Senior Bowl roster looks a little more promising. Zach Banner, Adam Bisnowaty, and Conor McDermott.

I'll definitely be watching McDermott.  He's a guy I've seen play very little (basically watched about 3/4s of his game vs. Colorado) but in that game he looked perfect. Then again, I think all of the NFL prospects on that CU defense are in the secondary. I don't think they have any edge rushers who are pro prospects. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
KDawg004 Rookie

KDawg004

Posted
Posted

What round is Jamaal Williams projected to go as of now?

I wouldn't mind drafting a RB early (Fournette) and another RB late to groom together similar to (hate to say it) Freeman and Coleman.

JStew at the very most has one year left with the Panthers. May even be a cap casualty this offseason.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Untouchable Collaborator

Untouchable

Posted
Posted
3 hours ago, top dawg said:

Not trying to steal all of David Newton's thunder, but here are some of the guys he thinks we'll be interested in. Click the link at the bottom for the others.

"Running back Jamaal Williams, BYU: He might get lost in a deep class of running backs on draft day, but in this game he has a chance to showcase his abilities. At 6-2 and 220 pounds, BYU’s all-time leading rusher appears to be the complete package as a runner, receiver and blocker. The latter is particularly important to the Panthers."

"Defensive end Keionta Davis, UT-Chattanooga: A small-school player with a big motor when it comes to pressuring the quarterback. At 6-4 and 270 pounds he has the size to be a 4-3 end, and his 10.5 sacks led the Southern Conference. He just needs to prove his worth against more big-time competition."

"Safety Nate Gerry, Nebraska: Built solid at 6-2, 220. That he was a two-time team captain might impress a Carolina staff looking for character players. He’s always around the ball, finishing first or second in tackles and interceptions for the Cornhuskers the past three seasons."

http://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/24441/can-panthers-find-another-vernon-butler-james-bradberry-at-senior-bowl

There are some guys worth watching, and like Newton said, this is definitely in G-man's wheelhouse.

He had a couple of good suggestions.  Now that the measurements came in, Taywan Taylor (WKU WR) and Deashon Hall (TX A&M DE) both look like players to watch.

The Bucknell OT Davenport came in with a massive reach (36" arms ) and wingspan.  Temple's OT Dawkins was up there too.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/2017-all-star-game-weigh-in-results

Link to comment
Share on other sites
d-dave Veteran

d-dave

Posted
Posted

I'm not holding out much hope for an immediate OT upgrade out of the draft.  Everything I've read has talked about how talent poor the pool is.

Conversely, there is a poo ton of talent in the RB and DE ranks, which is pretty nice!  

As far as how this sets us up in the thinking about it process, we'll need to us FA for our OT depth.  I don't think we're going to get an immediate tackle upgrade right now.  Maybe a developmental player for the future.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted
15 minutes ago, Untouchable said:

He had a couple of good suggestions.  Now that the measurements came in, Taywan Taylor (WKU WR) and Deashon Hall (TX A&M DE) both look like players to watch.

The Bucknell OT Davenport came in with a massive reach (36" arms ) and wingspan.  Temple's OT Dawkins was up there too.

What did Taylor come in at?

Never mind, I found it

Link to comment
Share on other sites
top dawg Grand Master

top dawg

Posted
Posted
26 minutes ago, Untouchable said:

He had a couple of good suggestions.  Now that the measurements came in, Taywan Taylor (WKU WR) and Deashon Hall (TX A&M DE) both look like players to watch.

The Bucknell OT Davenport came in with a massive reach (36" arms ) and wingspan.  Temple's OT Dawkins was up there too.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/2017-all-star-game-weigh-in-results

 

Not that it may matter much, because what I see is more of a one-trick pony speed receiver anyway, but WKU trumped up Taiwan Taylor's height too. He is only 5'11. That'd put him him in the "loser" column as far as measurables go (a two inch deficit).

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

    • frankw
      PFF ranks the 2025 starting QBs

      By frankw · Posted

      It's actually interesting you mention Richardson because I've seen it suggested here Bryce will have 500 or more rushing yards and 5-10 rushing touchdowns this year. And if big Anthony Richardson can get hurt carrying the rock what's that tell you about the practicality of thinking Bryce won't?
    • TD alt
      Jalen Ramsey

      By TD alt · Posted

      I mean, I get why the media and some NFL and Carolina fans are saying that we don't have a real chance, but as many Huddlers should know, we won't know what we really have in this team until probably late September or early October at the earliest. And I'm not trying to be a homer, I'm just looking at things historically. Obviously I'm also looking at Bryce's "palatable" improvement the last half of last season (including being the catalyst for hanging with and nearly beating the Super Bowl participants), and the new additions that we've acquired overall. I'm also looking at the beginnings of a culture change--even if perceptibly subtle--to some degree indeed may take a foothold if things start falling the right way. But, overall, I'm still cognizant of the realization that things could just go south and that perhaps that Bryce could revert and flop, or that D & D (Dan and Dave) are not the answer, but I still am not ready to say "we're far away." Hell we could be close, albeit with growing pains, but even if we're on the course to bring legit in 2026, then guys like Ramsey would be welcome additions this season. That's just my take on it. I don't think we'll know that we're far away until some point in the season. If we can compete in the South...who knows?
    • WUnderhill
      PFF ranks the 2025 starting QBs

      By WUnderhill · Posted

      You guys remember when the narrative on here was that Bryce would be chronically injured in the NFL due to his size and Anthony Richardson would be super durable due to his? You remember when the narrative was that Bryce was physically incapable of throwing a ball further than 20 yards in the NFL? You remember “I’ll stop complaining when he throws for more than 200 yards and looks like an NFL quarterback”? You remember when 60 sacks was his fault and not the offensive line, slow WRs, and terrible scheme? Pepperidge Farm remembers. It will always be something for some people. Whatever insanity they come up with will be quickly dropped to move on to the next thing. Bryce could have an MVP Super Bowl winning season and they would complain that we can’t run the tush push with him. It will always be something.
×
×
  • Create New...