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!

     

Would you draft Shaquem Griffin?

Mr. Scot

By Mr. Scot,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Mr. Scot Grand Master

Mr. Scot

Posted
Posted

What he's overcome to play at the college level is inspiring, but the challenges and the stakes are infinitely higher at the pro level.

Linebacker isn't necessarily an immediate need for us, but with Thomas Davis set to retire and Shaq Thompson a free agent after this year unless the fifth year option is invoked, it might be worth looking at. Even if Thompson's fifth yer is activated, you still need more linebackers than just Luke and Shaq.

Would you take him or not? Why or why not?

And point blank, does the hand thing make a difference?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Lemory Community Regular

Lemory

Posted
Posted

He would fill in that LB/S hybrid that we use or the "buffalo nickel" as they call it. Shaq will be moving into TD's role so the position could be filled by him but I think we have more pressing needs at the moment and can always draft a hybird next year. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
d-dave Grand Master

d-dave

Posted
Posted
13 minutes ago, TN05 said:

Yes.

He's a fighter. Never gives up. Strong, fast, smart, and most of all - driven. He's a perfect fit for this team and the "Keep Pounding" mantra.

That's exactly what I was thinking.

Shaq Griffin will only make your team better.  He's going to be the hardest working guy on the team.  He has serious athletic gifts and the work ethic to put them to maximum use.

So what if he is missing a hand?  He performed at a very high level in college and at the Senior Bowl.  I think he's made it apparent that's not going to limit his game.

What round?  I have no idea.  A lot of the chatter is that he's a mid round guy, so I'd be happy 3rd-5th with him.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
t96 Grand Master

t96

Posted
Posted

Having one hand makes a big difference in the pros. Can't wrap up. You don't need to in college but in the pros wrapping up is essential for a LB. I'd consider him at some point, yes, but his limitations are real. Hope I'm proved wrong as it's an amazing story of how far he's gotten so far but I don't expect him to be great in the pros. If he can carve out a long term ST leader role like a Matthew Slater for the Pats I'd consider that to be very impressive.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Panthers8969 Community Regular

Panthers8969

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

Having one hand makes a big difference in the pros. Can't wrap up. You don't need to in college but in the pros wrapping up is essential for a LB. I'd consider him at some point, yes, but his limitations are real. Hope I'm proved wrong as it's an amazing story of how far he's gotten so far but I don't expect him to be great in the pros. If he can carve out a long term ST leader role like a Matthew Slater for the Pats I'd consider that to be very impressive.

Gonna have to disagree with this. He’s only missing his hand, most of his arm is still totally fine, allowing him to wrap up just like other lbs do. Only thing I really see it affecting is INTs and diving tackles where most players would try to grab an ankle with one hand and stuff like that 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LinvilleGorge Grand Master

LinvilleGorge

Posted
Posted

Plenty of players have played with theor hand in a cast or otherwise immobilized. This situation isn't drastically different. He probably actually has an advantage in that he's very much accustomed to his condition. Sure, it's definitely a limitation but not so much so that I'd drastically devalue him. If LB was a bigger need for us I'd value him higher.

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

    • Icege
      2025 College Football Thread

      By Icege · Posted

      It's football. I'll take it!
    • PantherChris
      2025 College Football Thread

      By PantherChris · Posted

      Games been a snooze fest of sloppy play
    • TheSpecialJuan
      The Charlotte Observer's Mike Kaye 2025 Carolina Panthers 53-gayman roster prediction spectacular

      By TheSpecialJuan · Posted

      ESPN's David Newton: QUARTERBACKS (2): Bryce Young, Andy Dalton A preseason muscle injury to Dalton's right arm could force the Panthers to keep Jack Plummer if the issue gets worse, but that currently doesn't seem to be a concern. For the first time since going No. 1 in 2023, there is no question that Young is the starter after winning two of his final three games last season with 10 touchdowns (7 passing, 3 rushing) and no turnovers. RUNNING BACKS (3): Chuba Hubbard, Rico Dowdle, Trevor Etienne Selecting Etienne in the fourth round out of Georgia makes veteran Raheem Blackshear a likely cut. Etienne has shown in the preseason that he is a capable option as a runner, in addition to being a returner, which has been Blackshear's primary responsibility since 2022. WIDE RECEIVERS (7): Tetairoa McMillan, Xavier Legette, Adam Thielen, Jalen Coker, Jimmy Horn Jr., David Moore, Hunter Renfrow This is the most improved group on the team, so keeping seven initially makes sense. If the Panthers go with six it could make coach Dave Canales' favorite, Moore, expendable with Renfrow showing he's close to the level he played in 2021 when he made the Pro Bowl with the Las Vegas Raiders. Brycen Tremayne, who's had an excellent preseason, will be a tough cut. TIGHT ENDS (3): Tommy Tremble, Ja'Tavion Sanders, Mitchell Evans There is anticipation Tremble (back surgery) will be ready for the regular season after coming off the PUP list before the preseason finale, though he could still miss a game or two. Keeping him on the 53-man roster makes sense so she doesn't have to miss the first four games. OFFENSIVE LINEMEN (10): T Ikem Ekwonu, G Damien Lewis, G Robert Hunt, C Austin Corbett, C Cade Mays, T Taylor Moton, T Yosh Nijman, T-G Brady Christensen, G Chandler Zavala, G Jarrett Kingston Injuries to guards Lewis (strained shoulder) and Zavala (knee) plays a factor in keeping 10 instead of the nine predicted going into camp. The starting five returning from 2024 had a solid preseason, but the lackluster play of backups showed depth remains a concern. DEFENSIVE LINEMEN (6): DE Derrick Brown, NT Bobby Brown III, DE Tershawn Wharton, DE A'Shawn Robinson, NT Cam Jackson , DE Jaden Crumedy A shoulder injury that has kept fifth-round pick Jackson from making an impact means Crumedy could make it here. The biggest cut will be Shy Tuttle, who has 32 starts the past two years but little to show for it. Moving on from him will create $2.4 million in cap space that can be used elsewhere. LINEBACKERS (10): OLB D.J. Wonnum, OLB Patrick Jones II, OLB Princely Umanmielen, OLB Nic Scourton, OLB Thomas Incoom, ILB Christian Rozeboom, ILB Trevin Wallace, ILB Claudin Cherelus, ILB Jon Rhattigan, ILB Jacoby Windmon The release of ILB Josey Jewell (concussion protocol) at the start of camp required immediate attention, but Rozeboom has stepped up well. Depth remains a big question, particularly inside. Moving on from draft pick Bam Martin-Scott means he'll likely end up on the practice squad. It was time to move on from OLB DJ Johnson. Look for turnover beyond the starters here. CORNERBACKS (5): Jaycee Horn, Mike Jackson, Chau Smith-Wade, Shemar Bartholomew, Corey ThorntonJackson has played well enough at times to ease the concern opposite Pro Bowler Horn. Thorton's play during camp has been a big surprise, but the overall depth of this group means there likely will be turnover. SAFETIES (4): Tre'von Moehrig, Nick Scott, Demani Richardson, Lathan Ransom The big question is how long it will take fourth-round pick Ransom to replace Scott as the starter opposite Moehrig. Also, don't rule out another experienced player being signed. SPECIALISTS (3): K Ryan Fitzgerald, P Sam Martin, LS JJ Jansen Big-legged undrafted free agent Fitzgerald out of Florida State may have solidified his spot over Matthew Wright with a 52-yard field goal in the second preseason game against the Texans. The other two spots are solid, but Carolina likely will keep an eye out for dependable veterans who end up being released.
×
×
  • Create New...