NFL Insider Thoughts On Panthers Picks Christian McCaffrey And Daeshon Hall

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A general manager consulted before the draft thought Christian McCaffrey could maximize his pro potential in a timing-based pass offense. This GM thought McCaffrey would have a tougher time in Carolina, which is where McCaffrey landed as the eighth overall pick. That view runs counter to the unbridled excitement over McCaffrey flowing from Carolina.

"I'd be excited," a different GM said. "You've gotta use him the right way. They will work him into what they do. What's interesting is, the Ohio State kid they took [second-round receiver Curtis Samuel] is kind of similar -- a jack of all trades, athletic, faster but not as good as a running back. Their playmaking ability on offense will be good."

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One of the insiders thought Carolina did well in getting defensive end Daeshon Hall, who had been overshadowed by No. 1 overall pick Myles Garrett on the defensive line at Texas A&M.

"He is essentially like Taco Charlton out of Michigan," this insider said. "Physically, he is similar to Joey Bosa. He is long, still raw, and I thought there was a chance Seattle would take him. He could have been a future Michael Bennett replacement."

sounds promising

http://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2017/insider/story/_/id/19301181/nfl-executives-unfiltered-every-team-2017-draft-class

[h0llywood]

The more I learn about Hall the more I like him. Can't wait to see him play 

[Swagitude]

Don't know much about hall but excited to see what he can do


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[Saca312]

My thoughts on Hall. And I agree, Hall is basically Charlton level in terms of being raw, but underrated with his huge physical traits.

 

[X-Clown on 1]

The more I pay attention to McCaffrey's footwork and extremely sound technique, the more I'm convinced that Shula himself could just hand him the ball and he's going to improve our offense immensely.  This kid is going to be something special, and is going to be a nightmare to game plan against.  Oh by the way...they still gotta game plan for Cam & Olsen...you know that old "double Olsen, keep Cam in the pocket" narrative. 

[carpanfan96]

4 minutes ago, X-Clown on 1 said:

The more I pay attention to McCaffrey's footwork and extremely sound technique, the more I'm convinced that Shula himself could just hand him the ball and he's going to improve our offense immensely.  This kid is going to be something special, and is going to be a nightmare to game plan against.  Oh by the way...they still gotta game plan for Cam & Olsen...you know that old "double Olsen, keep Cam in the pocket" narrative. 

Now it's going to be Limit CMC, Keep Cam in the Pocket and double Olsen. just Make Cam throw the more difficult down field throws and make Samuel, KB and Funchess beat you. 

[CatMan72]

15 minutes ago, carpanfan96 said:

Now it's going to be Limit CMC, Keep Cam in the Pocket and double Olsen. just Make Cam throw the more difficult down field throws and make Samuel, KB and Funchess beat you. 

The problem with limit CMC is the automatic mismatches he creates, do you cover him with a LB or a safety or a CB? Whatever you choose is "wrong" because you either accept that mismatch or create another one.  

[TylerDurden]

Noice.

Now time for a Proudiddy Bold Prediction: Hall will have a better pro career than Myles Garrett.

[Cary Kollins]

in regards to the first GM, haters gonna hate

 

If relatively healthy there's absolutely no reason this shouldn't be a top five offense.

[cookinbrak]

57 minutes ago, CatMan72 said:

The problem with limit CMC is the automatic mismatches he creates, do you cover him with a LB or a safety or a CB? Whatever you choose is "wrong" because you either accept that mismatch or create another one.  

If he comes out of the backfield on the empty side of the field and a LB goes over, a safety has to cheat over ummediately.

[Bartin]

38 minutes ago, Cary Kollins said:

in regards to the first GM, haters gonna hate

 

If relatively healthy there's absolutely no reason this shouldn't be a top five offense.

He's not necessarily wrong that we definitely need to change our offense up to fit it around McCaffrey. Running the same thing we have been would not fully utilize his talents.

There is a reason we wouldn't be top 5 and he sits upstairs.

[Cary Kollins]

1 minute ago, Bartin said:

He's not necessarily wrong that we definitely need to change our offense up to fit it around McCaffrey. Running the same thing we have been would not fully utilize his talents.

There is a reason we wouldn't be top 5 and he sits upstairs.

 

that's true, but we can't ignore the fact that just two  years ago this was the most explosive offense in the NFL with lesser talent

[PandaPancake]

Myles Garrett, has there ever been a less interesting overall first pick?

[TheSpecialJuan]

Very promising.