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!

     

The Athletic Mock Draft 5.0


Jesse

Recommended Posts

Dane Brugler, who created "The Beast"has put out the Athletic's 5.0 mock draft. It's a 7 round mock draft where he focuses not only on team needs, but scheme and coaching fits. Here are some interesting picks and condensed notes he has to say that pertain to us.

 

1.04 NYG - Tristan Wirfs, OT, Iowa The Giants decision could come down to their highest ranked tackle or Isaiah Simmons

1.07 CAR - Isaiah Simmons, LB, Clemson Matt Rhule looking for dynamic athletes with football character

1.14 TB - Andrew Thomas, OT, Georgia

1.16 ATL - K'Lavon Chaisson, Edge, LSU

1.24 NO - Patrick Queen, LB, LSU

2.38 CAR - Kristian Fulton, CB, LSU

3.69 CAR - James Lynch, DL, Baylor It wouldn't surprise if Rhule makes a few moves to ensure he drafts Lynch

4.113 CAR - Tyler Biadsz, iOL, Wisconsin

 

It seems like we'll heavily be leaning toward picking defenders in the first couple of days. Personally I would love if our first four rounds played out like this.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I don't have a huge issue with Lynch in the 3rd. It seems like most consider AJ Epenesa a late 1st/early 2nd type. If that's the case, then Lynch would absolutely be worth a 3rd. They're very similar players both in terms of production and measurables. Epenesa is a little longer and a little more explosive while Lynch is a little heavier and a little stronger, but it's pretty close all the way across the board.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

FWIW most people peg Lynch as the 8th-10th best interior defensive lineman. This should land him somewhere in the 3rd round. The great thing about Rhule coming to Carolina is he has recruited, coached, or coached against a lot of these guys who are in the draft. If I know the work ethic and ability of someone I've coached for four years, I'm going to draft him over a chance prospect.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

I have a problem with Lynch.  He has a terrific motor, but I see him as a 5 tech more than a 3.  He comes off as an overachiever, and that may not be the case in the NFL....Too important of a position to gamble with emotional picks, if that is what this is/would be.

Heck if Rhule starts this and Marty starts his crap, they will be showing sad fundraising commercials about endangered Panthers while playing Sarah McLachlan background music.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.


×
×
  • Create New...