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Report: Panthers Are Drafting A Defensive Back In The First

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Jason LaCanfora reports the panthers will select a defensive back in the first round. 

https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/2018-nfl-draft-browns-take-sam-darnold-at-no-1-josh-allen-to-jets-and-other-predictions/

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The Panthers are taking a defensive back

Yes, receiver remains a need as well, but this is a tough first round to try to address that need. But the defensive backs crop is quite deep and they could end up accounting for a fourth of all first-round picks and I can't see the Panthers not getting in on that group. I can't tell you which one just yet  - a safety like Justin Reid or a corner like Josh Jackson, perhaps - but this is one team-to-position pairing that is as crystal clear as it seems. Hard to see a pass rusher dropping who would make any sense.

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Makes sense, but it’ll depend on who’s on the board. When you’re picking in the 20s you can’t decide to pick any certain position(s) three weeks out. Per usual, there will be some guys go earlier than anyone thought and there will be some guys slip further down than anyone thought.

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9 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Better than last year? We fielded arguably the worst secondary in the league last year. That’s a mighty low bar to clear.

I agree, with that being said.  The bar has been cleared. 

 IMO the safety position has a more glaring hole.  I think Cockrell will be a definite upgrade over Worley, with decent back ups in Gunter and Seymour.

Is there a corner in the draft that will make us the secondary that much better?  Even so, there will still be a hole at the safety position and with talent at the cb in the draft.  We can afford not to take one with our 1st.  

 

Not opposed to selecting a defensive back just make sure its a safety.  

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