2 players in supplemental draft we could be eyeballing

[MHS831]

Yes, it is long shot to assume that any team drafts a player in the supplemental draft, but there are reasons to believe that there are 2 players that might look enticing to the Panthers.

1. Jalen Thompson, S Washington State.  (I know, already a thread about this--but not all opinions are the same and I doubt some extra reading will harm any on here) Leaving him in the supplemental draft would suggest that they like what is on the roster or they expect a veteran to be cut.  However, a visionary would have to realize that there are some 1-year contracts on the defensive line (Irvin and McCoy) and Butler is a dud--so the next draft or two will have to feature DL early,  meaning that a wait until next year is not likely to guarantee a S when we can afford to pick one.  Thompson has a third round grade--some as high as second, so if he is there in the mid third, I would not be surprised to see Marty pull the trigger. Since he is a west coast defender, I am not that familiar with him so will not voice my opinion.  This is based on need, not preference.

2.  Marcus Simms, WR, West Virginia.  I find this move more likely and one only needs to look beyond 2020 to understand why.  The Panthers could take him with the sixth or seventh rounder if he falls that far.  I get the feeling that they looked long and hard at Grier and probably Cajuste--the Panther scouts probably know the WVU offense.  Some players get noticed by scouts watching other players. They may ask Grier about Simms.   Currently, we are looking at Moore, Samuel, and probably Hogan as locks, with players like Smith, Wright, and Godwin are in an interesting position.  Smith and maybe Wright are probably not going to be on the roster in 2020 and Hogan has a one-year deal--they are all over 30 after 2020.  Godwin and Simms could actually compete for a roster spot with the loser going to the PS.  Furthermore, they could transition into the third and fourth WR competitions, after a season of seasoning.  If Simms is there in the sixth, I grab him if Grier attests to his abilities as a teammate. 

Again, highly unlikely that we take one--but since the threads on the board are pretty lame this time of year, I figured, let's roll this stuff out there and see if anyone bites. 

Hope you enjoyed this pot stirring, but the supplemental draft is next week.  Not televised, I hear.

 

[ThPantherFan]

You suck!  No, not really.  It's the doldrums you know.  Personally I don't think we will take either one.  Could be wrong.  You got all your fingers left after playing with fireworks?

[panthers55]

The problem is you don't waste a pick unless he is a bargain and that wouldn't be a mid-third rounder for Thompson.  Maybe he is worth a 6th or 7th. Plus we have to find a spot for him as we have had later round players poached from us if we try stashing him on the practice squad. Who does he replace not on the 90 man squad but the 53? Otherwise you don't waste a draft pick on a guy in the supplemental unless you plan to keep him. Not just give him a chance to stick 

[musicman]

Since you don't get a turn and have to send in a pick in advance and see where it falls, just put in a 4th or 5th round pick for the safety. I wouldn't go higher. 

[07579394]

We have enough WRs,unless there is a 1st rounder,plz don't waste even a 7th pick to PS.

[thunderraiden]

You dont draft in the supplemental draft, its more of a auction style draft. Makes no sense to send a third for him. 5th and forget about it.

[Tepper's Chest Hair]

Bare minimum a 5th for Thompson.  But I feel confident that he is going to go for higher anyways.  Pass on a WR.  

[MHS831]

20 hours ago, ThPantherFan said:

You suck!  No, not really.  It's the doldrums you know.  Personally I don't think we will take either one.  Could be wrong.  You got all your fingers left after playing with fireworks?

Man, you are really good at comedy.

[TheSpecialJuan]

In the Ferrari or Jaguar, switchin' four lanes
With the top down screamin' out, money ain't a thang
Bubble hard in the double R, flashing the rings
With the window cracked, holla back, money ain't a thang

[Untouchable]

 

Not going to use a pick on him but there is interest from the team.

[Bronn]

I was going to bring up Clarington a couple weeks ago, but figured it wasn't worth it. We all know that our 3 TE's are going to be Olsen, Thomas, and Manhertz.

I doubt anyone uses a pick on him, but I could see us bringing him in for camp. His size alone is something you have to consider. He also has good hands. I'm not sure about his blocking, as there isn't enough footage available for me to judge.

[countryboi]

have the Panthers ever used a pick in the supplemental draft?

[BrianS]

In the 42 years of history in the supplemental draft, only 45 total players have been selected.  That's barely one per year in the entire supplemental draft.  We ain't taking anyone.

[Bronn]

3 hours ago, countryboi said:

have the Panthers ever used a pick in the supplemental draft?

No.

We did have Mike Wahle a few years. He was taken in the Supplemental Draft by the Packers IIRC.