Safety Situation

[UpstatePanther]

@L-TownCat sparked a question in my head in another thread, but I was curious for general discussion on the topic. I had suggested that we still need a strong safety this draft, and he responded by pointing out Mike Adams. That's a legit point, and while I still think we need an heir apparent to Adams for when he hangs it up, it got me thinking about our current roster versus the draft. 

So here's my question...  does anyone think Tre Boston might be alittle better as a SS? I don't know enough to judge. But perhaps we could switch him to be a strong safety and draft a free safety to back up Coleman and perhaps eventually take over for HIM instead.

what are the Huddle's thoughts?

[LinvilleGorge]

I think Boston is best suited a backup which isn't necessarily unexpected or bad for a 4th round pick. 

Give me Xavier Woods today.

[Nails]

The Jets would probably even take a 6th or 7th NEXT year for Pryor.

[panther4life]

Boston just isn't a starter. Adams is old but has a 2 year deal. Its a classic short term vet solution for Gettleman. I prefer that route vs sitting on his ass and doing nothing. 

In terms of the draft, at this point you truly are looking for BPA, because you just want to find a guy who you'll want back for a 2nd contract if they make it that far. We are picking until 152 and doubtful we are lucky enough to find a starter at any position there. Good selection of number 2 TE's to groom behind Olsen and RB's to pair with McCaffrey after Stewart's deal is up.

Gentleman drafted every position I wanted him to with the first 4 picks (well I could have gone either way on Tackle but if they like him I do too). I'll take whatever TE, WR, RB,DE,SS Gettleman like's most  that is left and even Josh Dobbs in the 7th to groom behind Cam and be the eventual replacement to Derek Anderson.

These are the only players I studied some pre-draft that I like and are still available. The rest would be relative unknowns to me or ones I am not high on.

TE: Jake Butt and George Kittle

RB: Wayne Gallman 

WR: Josh Reynolds

 

[Nails]

6 minutes ago, panther4life said:

Boston just isn't a starter. Adams is old but has a 2 year deal. Its a classic short term vet solution for Gettleman. I prefer that route vs sitting on his ass and doing nothing. 

In terms of the draft, at this point you truly are looking for BPA, because you just want to find a guy who you'll want back for a 2nd contract if they make it that far. We are picking until 152 and doubtful we are lucky enough to find a starter at any position there. Good selection of number 2 TE's to groom behind Olsen and RB's to pair with McCaffrey after Stewart's deal is up.

Gentleman drafted every position I wanted him to with the first 4 picks (well I could have gone either way on Tackle but if they like him I do too). I'll take whatever TE, WR, RB,DE,SS Gettleman like's most  that is left and even Josh Dobbs in the 7th to groom behind Cam and be the eventual replacement to Derek Anderson.

These are the only players I studied some pre-draft that I like and are still available. The rest would be relative unknowns to me or ones I am not high on.

TE: Jake Butt and George Kittle

RB: Wayne Gallman 

WR: Josh Reynolds

 

We NEED a STARTER at kicker-TODAY

[Porn Shop Clerk]

We've done more with less, imo. Still a lot of things to shake loose before September.

[tiger7_88]

31 minutes ago, #PanthersKing said:

I still want a SS. Hoping we can throw our 6th round today for Calvin Pryor. I know he hasn't done much but he was one hell of a Safety coming out. Rivera has shown that he can work with DBs. 

I understand your sentiment, but CP just ain't worth the $2.7M cap hit he brings along with him at any cost.

I would be perfectly fine with waiting another year and offering him a reasonable FA contract after the 2017 season (because I highly doubt the Jets pick up his 5th year) and seeing what he could do.

But at the cost of any kind of draft pick and that cap hit?  I don't see it.  And I wouldn't do it.

[tiger7_88]

2 minutes ago, Nails said:

We NEED a STARTER at kicker-TODAY

God, I want Zane Gonzalez in the 5th round in the mostest and worstest way.

[rhyslloyd]

Rayshawn Jenkins would be a good option today. Big, fast, aggressive. His instincts could be better to read plays and get to the right spot faster, but I think he could help us.


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[UpstatePanther]

8 minutes ago, Nails said:

We NEED a STARTER at kicker-TODAY

^this and my response is the same as tiger:

5 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

God, I want Zane Gonzalez in the 5th round in the mostest and worstest way.

my God i would have to change my shorts if we got him.

[tiger7_88]

8 minutes ago, rhyslloyd said:

Rayshawn Jenkins would be a good option today. Big, fast, aggressive. His instincts could be better to read plays and get to the right spot faster, but I think he could help us.


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He or Clemson's Jadar Johnson would be sweet.

[Nails]

Just now, UpstatePanther said:

^this and my response is the same as tiger:

my God i would have to change my shorts if we got him.

I'm going to assume he'll be gone in Round 4 as to not be let down, but fingers still crossed regardless.  Although the best, he's not the only kicking option however and that is comforting.

[CarolinaNCSU]

With what's left on the board, might just wait for teams to cut some guys at safety if we're not comfortable. This late in the draft I think we could see WR (yep), TE, LB or DT (It's DG), CB, or I'm totally on board with the K idea. 

 

Hopefully DG is in on Barnidge...even if we draft a Butt or Kittle.  Olsen, Barnidge, Butt as our 3 TEs? Yes plz. 

Not as big on RB today since I think we're set with Stew, CMC, Fozzy.  CAP gets cut, and Samuel is a damn good emergency back option. FB would be nice, but maybe they give Rockhead a chance. 

[tiger7_88]

3 minutes ago, CarolinaNCSU said:

Not as big on RB today since I think we're set with Stew, CMC, Fozzy.  CAP gets cut, and Samuel is a damn good emergency back option.

I don't see CAP getting cut.  If (when?) Stew goes down, without CAP there is no back on the roster very much over 200.  I think they'd like to have at least one more guy other than Stew that can push a pile.