Christian Mccaffrey is a more logical choice

[gorillamilitia13]

16 minutes ago, top dawg said:

Just because he's a returner doesn't make him the more logical choice. The more logical choice is an every-down power back, like Fournette. He would be the future replacement for Stew. 

Future?

[countryboi]

McCaffrey is like drafting a more talented Fozzy. are the panthers really ready to take a third down back with the 8th pick because that doesnt seem like great value. 

[d-dave]

6 minutes ago, top dawg said:

McCaffrey would be an upgrade to Fozzy. I can't see us taking him at 8. He isn't big enough to be the focal point of a pro running attack. He is a willing blocker, but not a great blocker (but of course he can improve).  The team that drafts McCaffrey is going to have to be committed to keeping him in the flow of their offense on a consistent basis. I don't believe we're that team. But if he falls to 40, I'd consider him (even if we draft Fournette).

I love what he could bring, but I just don't see us drafting him top 10.  Do we need a ST boost?  Absolutely.  Do we need a "spark" player who can flip the field or score long TDs?  Again, absolutely!   At 8, we need a consistent contributor.  It's a heck of a risk kind of investment.

2nd Round, everyday, and twice on Sundays =)  He can nicely fill a niche, but while he's really good at what he does, is he truly head and shoulders better than anyone else in the draft?  

[GoobyPls]

I can see Mccafrrey being another productive Stanford RB that does little to nothing in the NFL 

[jumpman910]

3 minutes ago, countryboi said:

McCaffrey is like drafting a more talented Fozzy. are the panthers really ready to take a third down back with the 8th pick because that doesnt seem like great value. 

Because it isnt

[CatfanMO]

I need to make sure and state I was talking about RD 2 and using RD 1 for BPA. 

[Tarheels23]

14 minutes ago, top dawg said:

If we pick up a second and third, it may be worth it.

There's about 10 to 12 dynamic players in this draft. We're in a position to get one, why would we trade out of that?

[jumpman910]

3 minutes ago, CatfanMO said:

I need to make sure and state I was talking about RD 2 and using RD 1 for BPA. 

Oh okay, that's ALOT easier to picture. He wont make it but round 2 is a better place IMO

[top dawg]

6 minutes ago, gorillamilitia13 said:

Future?

There were a couple of articles the last couple of days that referenced Rivera talking about Stew in the future tense. That may not make you believe, and perhaps you shouldn't until he is extended, but Stew is still a complete back. He is a great blocker. I don't know if it makes sense to hand a rookie RB the starting job until he can at least halfway give you what Stew does in the blocking game. Moreover, spelling Stew will hopefully extend both backs' careers. 

No need to rush. Let a new back earn his spot. Unlike some on here, I don't think Stew is going to give up his spot easily.

[DaveThePanther2008]

We need to get off taking a Tackle in round 1.  Robinson is not going to fix any portion of our offensive line that isn't already addressed.  We need a LT (which will be address in FA)

McCaffrey is probably not going to be our pick at 8.  If he is, I will lose all respect for DG.   If for some strange reason he drops to #40.  I would snatch him very quickly unless we take Fournette.

[CatfanMO]

Just now, DaveThePanther2008 said:

We need to get off taking a Tackle in round 1.  Robinson is not going to fix any portion of our offensive line that isn't already addressed.  We need a LT (which will be address in FA)

McCaffrey is probably not going to be our pick at 8.  If he is, I will lose all respect for DG.   If for some strange reason he drops to #40.  I would snatch him very quickly unless we take Fournette.

Its gonna be BPA RD1. 

[top dawg]

20 minutes ago, Tarheels23 said:

There's about 10 to 12 dynamic players in this draft. We're in a position to get one, why would we trade out of that?

This draft is deep at some positions, including RB, DE, and Safety (IMO)---all positions of need. Even if you're correct about the notion that there are 10-12 dynamic players in the draft, you shouldn't assume that they will all be taken in the first 10-12 picks. There is going to be a few "dynamic" players taken on day two. I'm too lazy to do the research, but if you don't believe me, you can do the research yourself. But, for argument's sake let me throw out the name Leveon Bell.

Six top 100 picks vs four!

[SetfreexX]

What is wrong with you guys, you don't pass up a Fournette, or Cook for this...

[panthers55]

With McCaffey you are getting a guy who is only a junior in college and he isn't close to how big he will be once he gets into an NFL regimen. He would likely put on 10-15 lbs with little drop off in speed. He won't start day 1 but then again neither did Butler or Thompson. Everyone wants a serious upgrade on offense and frankly this would be it. He could play running back and do that well and be awesome on screens and dumpoffs. He is a threat to take it to the house every time he touches the ball. If we take a safety in free agency don't be surprised if he is our pick. Just saying....