Horn already labeled a Day 1 Starter by the Panthers

[gmonjimbo]

12 minutes ago, t96 said:

I was at training camp his rookie year and while everyone was gaggling on Luke and Cam, etc. I was talking to him a bit and asked him about playing in the slot. He had some rather choice words about that and was adamant he's an outside CB. Of course that was a while ago, but we know he has a bit of an attitude. Hope that if we do move him to the slot he takes it okay. Does anyone know if Bouye has ever played nickel? Because I could see that too, Donte really isn't that bad for a 2nd outside CB.

I think Bouye played in the slot at Denver. Donte can play outside, but he has to be matched up to the right WR. The Horn pick gives them more flexibility now. 

[Cary Kollins]

16 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:

Jonathan M Alexander

 

@jonmalexander

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Matt Rhule on why they went cornerback: "Corner is a position, that there were times last year, where we couldn't get off the field."

 

31st in the league in giving up third downs.

 

Not gonna win many football games that way.

[mav1234]

I'm only frustrated because Fields was still available, and we absolutely need to get QB right.  

But, its hard to argue with Horn in the range he was drafted and CB was a huge need.

[WOW!!]

17 minutes ago, Captain Morgan said:

Jonathan M Alexander

 

@jonmalexander

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Matt Rhule on why they went cornerback: "Corner is a position, that there were times last year, where we couldn't get off the field."

Some ppl don't remember this fact..

[saX man]

Just now, WOW!! said:

Some ppl don't remember this fact..

I believe it took until the Lions game where we weren't bullied likee the bad high school team.

[Lemon]

That's smart, we don't want to hurt his feelings with competition. Same with Sam, we really need these two to feel the entire backing of the Panthers organization so they don't get their feelings hurt with the idea of competing.

[amcoolio]

2 minutes ago, mav1234 said:

I'm only frustrated because Fields was still available, and we absolutely need to get QB right.  

But, its hard to argue with Horn in the range he was drafted and CB was a huge need.

Sorry but taking the 4th QB of the draft at pick 8 is terrible no matter what the QB talent is, especially one with throwing flaws like Fields who I think is closer to Jalen Hurts than anyone else

If Sam sucks we'll be in a good position to take a QB high next year

[mav1234]

Just now, amcoolio said:

Sorry but taking the 4th QB of the draft at pick 8 is terrible no matter what the QB talent is, especially one with throwing flaws like Fields who I think is closer to Jalen Hurts than anyone else

If Sam sucks we'll be in a good position to take a QB high next year

this is nonsensical.  Its about the talent that is there.  The Panthers didn't believe in Fields and that is fine, but I've been watching him for a couple years and think he is significantly better than what some of his critics are saying.

We'll see I guess, hopefully he can do well with the Bears.

[TheSpecialJuan]

26 minutes ago, Kuhndog94 said:

Well you don't draft a backup at 8

Right 

[unicar15]

29 minutes ago, amcoolio said:

Best part of this pick is Donte Jackson is now a nickel CB where he should be

Completely agree. You can play Pride or Bouye opposite Horn and move Jackson to his more natural position. The talent in the secondary is as good as I can ever remember. 
 

The position pick is good. A corner who can shut down an entire side of the field is profoundly rare. It completely changes the defense. So if they think he’s that guy...he’s for sure worth this pick. 

[hepcat]

28 minutes ago, mav1234 said:

this is nonsensical.  Its about the talent that is there.  The Panthers didn't believe in Fields and that is fine, but I've been watching him for a couple years and think he is significantly better than what some of his critics are saying.

We'll see I guess, hopefully he can do well with the Bears.

Fields is gonna bust hard on the Bears. He was visibly not happy to be drafted by them. Lawrence and Lance are the good QBs out of this draft. Mac might do alright on the Pats, he would have been a star on the Saints though. 

[MHS831]

58 minutes ago, amcoolio said:

Best part of this pick is Donte Jackson is now a nickel CB where he should be

If he could tackle.

[Lemon]

35 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

Some ppl don't remember this fact..

There were 8 games last year we could have won with a talented leader at the helm.

I don't think Matt is using his head. He's playing it safe.

[LinvilleGorge]

If he isn't, then yikes.