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Round 5, pick #152 Panthers select XFL (formerly West Virginia) Safety Kenny Robinson


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5 minutes ago, t96 said:

Not shying away from potential character issues I see.

I could not give a rip about "academic fraud." The entire NCAA is based on academic fraud. Plus, it's not like he can be a repeat offender at the pro level...unless he pays someone else to read his play book for him.

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Fans always get excited about these picks, but really, anything beyond 3rd round (maybe early 4th) is a wish and a prayer.

Having said that, it is truly weird as a Panthers fan to see us actually drafting safeties, especially in the context of there maybe actually being a long-term plan there.

I'm excited about this draft, but I also know we are on paper clearly the worst roster in the NFC South right now.

I don't care if Brown makes the splash plays people are looking for in a top 10 pick, he is going to solidify a defensive interior that has been absolutely gashed the last 2 years.  We still need depth, but I truly believe a healthy Short is going to bounce back with an adequate DT eating up blockers and providing push beside him.  We still need depth there in a bad way.

We've quietly put together a group of edge rushers with a lot of potential.  Our offensive skill positions are underrated.  Bridgewater is underrated.  CMC will still be all-world.  I think DJ is going to build on a great 2nd season.

Outside of that, though, we still have a unmitigated mess along the offensive interior, our CB's may be the worst in the NFL, and our LBers are a long way from the glory days of TD and Luke.

I don't think we are going to get embarrassed on the field the way we did the 2nd half of last year, but we don't have the talent to compete yet.  

I think Rhule is going about building the roster the right way, but until/unless we can find an elite QB, it's still hard to envision a return to the league's best.

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4 minutes ago, Toker Smurf said:

We didn't want Simmons because he's not physical enough. We've now drafted two guys with a knock for not being physical.

I daresay Simmons being projected as an LB plays into it. Bit different to have a 5th round coverage-type safety who may be contact-shy compared to a Top 10 LB.

I think they're looking at Chinn in that same ground-covering type of mold.

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9 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Very impressed with the letter. Anyone wondering about character concerns should read that. I think we got a steal and I’m pulling for him

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