Mel Kipers Insider Mock Draft 1.0. Carolina Drafts.............Billy Price G/C Ohio State

[Icege]

2 hours ago, JawnyBlaze said:

At this rate it’s eventually gonna be “Funchess is only 38, he still has room to grow”. He’s been in the league 3 years now.  I know it takes a while to adjust, but 8 haven’t seen enough growth from him to put all our faith he can be a solid #1.  I like him as a mid to low tier #2 or a good #3 but we need more young playmakers at wr.

I mean, I'd prefer KB, but apparently his knee is a time bomb. :(

Cam has a solid #1 in Olsen. I definitely agree in Funch being mid-low #2, but I also have more faith in Cam working with Olsen, CMC, Samuel, and Byrd so long as he has a functioning OL.

[Carolina Cajun]

Wouldn't exactly be out of the realm of possibility.  I think this offseason, we have the choice of signing Norwell or resigning Ryan Kalil, in case either isn't on the team next year, this guy would be a great replacement.  IMO, I'd move on from Ryan and keep Norwell because of his health issues.  We saw just how important a good center is when R. Kalil came back with our run game almost instantly exploding.

[Mr. Scot]

Gotta figure that even with the top selection, the Browns will find some way to blow it.

[Tarheels23]

I'm gonna say something  that's unpopular to say on this board. 

I though Ryan is an all pro, I can't help to think him being so undersized is a huge factor in our lack of a power running offense.

I can remember Ron commenting on it after the 49ers beat us in the playoffs in '13, when he didn't call a QB sneak. 

[RumHam]

lol kiper

[GoobyPls]

How much weapons does Matt Ryan need?

 

we need a safety 

[Shocker]

I have been keeping up with the draft forever atp and Kiper many, many years gives us OL.  I think he isnt interested much in Carolina.  Thats my take.   And no, we dont pick an interior DL, or OL unless he is cant miss amazing.  

Top needs to me:  WR, SS, DE and LB.  RB if a great player drops and yes QB if one drops.

[Snake]

5 hours ago, LordOfDaWingz said:

Your avi is one of the greatest of all time. They need to make tee's in that!

Definitely keeping it till the end of next season. 

[raleigh-panther]

Watched the freaking show and they spent god knows how long on Detroit and Buffalo which has two back to back number ones

Finally get to 24 and Carolina and Kiler talked very briefly and the rest of the panel was said hardly anything and polian said nothing 

15 seconds and off to commercial 

 

[beastson]

I can actually see the Falcons drafting a WR too

[WOW!!]

You don't pick Guards in the 1st round..

[RoaringRiot]

This makes total sense to me since Norwell is a goner. Would be fine with a day 1 starter at LG who can slide Into C.

[Cartel de Carolina]

No OG's in the 1st round. Just no. 

1st round is for starting OT, DE, QBs, immediate impact skill players and generational type talent 

[AU-panther]

Every year during the season this board complains about the offensive line for Cam.  Once the season ends and we start talking about drafting everyone starts to fall in love with the "playmakers".

If we don't resign Norwell this guy could be a cheaper replacement.  If we do resign Norwell maybe they look at this guy as a center prospect that could replace Kalil in a year at a cheaper cost which would help reduce the overall cost of the oline.

Personally though I'm not a huge fan of drafting guards or centers in the first round.  Their replacement cost in free agency tends to be lower then other positions, but I could see us drafting Kalil's replacement this year.  Personally if we can sign a FA receiver (Lee or Wallace) I wouldn't mind us going LT or safety in the first.  Maybe receiver in second and then center in third.