Joe Person presents: Panthers 7-round mock draft spectacular

[trucpfan]

1 hour ago, gmonjimbo said:

I think Guard should be in play with Christensen and Corbett coming off lower leg injuries. 

How do you feel about Mays I have him being our backup with potential starter traits if needed at G. Throw in the G we signed in free agency from Houston we should be good to go.

Edited March 31, 2023 by trucpfan

[trucpfan]

50 minutes ago, jayboogieman said:

That's why you don't spend two on corners.

Yea it’s a free solid free agent CB’s available like Rock Ya Sin it’d be hard to double dip with only six picks. We should be able to fill the roster with one or two more free agents and the draft. 

[bythenbrs]

2 hours ago, jayboogieman said:

Evidently, we do. Honestly, the Panthers should be taking Oline guys at least as cheap depth every year. Letting what happened to Newton and his line happen to whoever the next QB is should be something that gets Fitt and Co fired.

I agree with adding OL depth or edge.  We need both for sure but, I keeping waking up in the middle of the night with the cold sweats thinking of the Tampa game, fourth quarter.  

My inner child was traumatized.

Edited March 31, 2023 by bythenbrs

[jayboogieman]

1 hour ago, Rags said:

I guarantee you we're not leaving the draft with all the holes on the roster filled. Very few teams will.

I agree ,but the Oline should always be a draft priority. We just watched over a decade of the line being an afterthought because of Newton's size and Rhule's quest for versatility. Let's not go down that road again. Besides, the current oline is one of the thinnest position groups.

[Prowler2k18]

49 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

 

Scott Fitterer aka Scottrade aka Trader Scott is our ace in the hole. 

[jayboogieman]

54 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

 

Yep. Unless they think there is an absolute stud sitting there at 39, expect it to be traded for more picks.

[gmonjimbo]

44 minutes ago, trucpfan said:

How do you feel about Mays I have him being our backup with potential starter traits if needed at G. Throw in the G we signed in free agency from Houston we should be good to go.

Oh, I forgot about Justin McCray from the Texans. I think we'll manage then. 

Mays is solid. I like to see how he develops in the offseason as he will have a lot of first-team reps while Corbett and Christensen recover. 

I just want to avoid the days of Dennis Daley, John Miller, and Michael Jordan quality at Guard after Trai Turner fell off.  

[csx]

13 minutes ago, jayboogieman said:

I agree ,but the Oline should always be a draft priority. We just watched over a decade of the line being an afterthought because of Newton's size and Rhule's quest for versatility. Let's not go down that road again. Besides, the current oline is one of the thinnest position groups.

100 percent agree. I remember hearing a reference to Andy Reid in Philadelphia saying something like. "When in doubt just take lineman'....offense or defense 

I want the OL to be stacked up. It never hurts 

 

[Panthera onca]

1 hour ago, trucpfan said:

How do you feel about Mays I have him being our backup with potential starter traits if needed at G. Throw in the G we signed in free agency from Houston we should be good to go.

I think Mays has a bright future. He can play and he has that mean and nasty streak that you love in an offensive lineman.

[App Panther]

This is actually pretty good. 

[MHS831]

3 hours ago, jayboogieman said:

Two corners? No edge or Oline depth? Person fails again.

And his reason for picking Stroud referenced knowledge that was on TV--where is your insider info, man? 

 

[RumHam]

4 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Round 1, pick No. 1 (from Chicago)

C.J. Stroud, QB, Ohio State

I really wanted to change this up and thought seriously about doing so after hearing more buzz around Young and the top pick while in Phoenix for the NFL owners meetings. But every time I tried, I just kept coming back to those post-pro day moments I observed between Reich and Stroud, and quarterbacks coach Josh McCown and Stroud, in Columbus two weeks ago. Maybe McCown offered to play a game of HORSE with Young during his pre-draft visit to Charlotte, too (Reich indicated last week such friendly hoops competitions might become a thing for prospect visits, as they were during his time in Indianapolis). It’s not just Stroud’s size that gives him the edge over Young. It’s his size and accuracy, which Reich holds in high regard in his evaluations. I might flip-flop at some point over the next month, but I’m not there yet.

Round 2, pick No. 39

DJ Turner, CB, Michigan

Fitterer has said the Bears were interested in the 39th pick during trade talks for the No. 1 selection. But the Panthers weren’t budging. Why? Because Fitterer believes there’s good value this year in the top half of the second round, where the Panthers could find a cornerback, edge rusher or linebacker. With Donte Jackson recovering from Achilles’ surgery and C.J. Henderson still prone to inconsistent play, we went corner here. And not just any corner, but one who ran the fastest 40 (4.26 seconds) at the combine among all positions. But the 5-11 Turner isn’t just a burner. NBC Sports’ Chris Simms rates Turner as his No. 2 corner behind Illinois’ Devon Witherspoon, and believes Turner is more technically sound than his Big Ten peer. Turner can play nickel (where the Panthers have a need) or outside (where they might depending on Jackson’s rehab), and receivers will have a hard time running past him. As Simms said, “Turner’s ability to turn and close the gap and close on the ball on a go route is effortless.”

Round 3, Pick No. 93 (from San Francisco)

Sam LaPorta, TE, Iowa

Yes, the Panthers signed Hayden Hurst in free agency to give their rookie quarterback a safety valve over the middle. But I don’t think they’re done at the position. And they shouldn’t be, given how deep and talented this tight end group is. LaPorta doesn’t have the size of Darnell Washington (6-foot-7, 264 pounds) and might not match the athleticism of Dalton Kincaid or Luke Musgrave. But the 6-3, 245-pounder is a playmaker who accounted for 32.3 percent of the Hawkeyes’ receiving yards last season, the highest percentage of any FBS tight end. The Panthers took tight end Tommy Tremble in the third round in 2021. And while Tremble has shown the occasional flash, the Panthers need more at a position that is a big part of Reich’s offense. Iowa has produced a pair of Pro Bowl tight ends in T.J. Hockenson and George Kittle. LaPorta would represent tremendous value if the Panthers can get him within the first 100 picks.

Round 4, Pick No. 114

Jonathan Mingo, WR, Mississippi

After sending DJ Moore to Chicago, the Panthers added a pair of wideouts in free agency. But D.J. Chark signed only a one-year deal and is coming off foot/ankle surgery, while Adam Thielen will be 33 when the season starts. Plus, Reich might not view the other receivers on the roster as highly as the previous regime. All of which is to say, it makes sense to continue stocking the position for a new staff and a new quarterback. Mingo, who caught 51 passes for 861 yards and five touchdowns last season, reportedly will make a pre-draft visit to Carolina. Despite good size (6-2, 220) and decent speed, Mingo was not super productive in college. But he’s a good route runner and strong when attacking the football — two qualities which could make him attractive to the Panthers as a slot guy in their three-receiver sets.

Round 4, Pick No. 132 (from San Francisco)

Jakorian Bennett, CB, Maryland

Remember when Fitterer said the Panthers were in position to make some “sexy” additions after taking care of the offensive line last year? He also talked about adding speed and explosive playmakers on both sides of the ball. Well, after taking the fastest player at the combine in the second round, the Panthers snag the second-fastest player from combine testing (4.30 seconds) in the fourth. Bennett had a knack for getting his hands on passes at Maryland, where his 29 pass breakups were the most among all FBS players over the past two seasons. Bennett, who’s 5-foot-11 and 188 pounds, capped his college career with a game-sealing interception against N.C. State to win MVP honors in the Duke’s Mayo Bowl, played in the Panthers’ stadium. On Day 3 of the draft last year, Fitterer took linebacker Brandon Smith and defensive end Amare’ Barno — two traits-type players whose skill sets were more impressive than their college tape. Bennett might fall into the same category after dropping several interceptions for the Terps, although — like Jaycee Horn — he’s not afraid to play aggressively in challenging the catch.

Round 5, Pick No. 145

Isaiah Moore, LB, N.C. State

After going down with a season-ending ACL injury in 2021, Moore bounced back with a strong 2022 season in which he filled up the stat sheet for the Wolfpack. The 6-2, 233-pound Moore racked up 82 tackles, including 15 for loss, to go with three sacks and three pass breakups. The Panthers brought in several high-character free agents after Reich was hired, and Moore would be another. The Virginia native wore the No. 1 jersey at N.C. State, given to a player who’s demonstrated a combination of work ethic, character, leadership and on-field accomplishments. Scouts view Moore as a natural inside linebacker in a 3-4 scheme, a spot where the Panthers could use some depth behind Shaq Thompson, Frankie Luvu and Smith. Moore reportedly impressed the Patriots while playing for New England’s staff at the East-West Shrine Bowl.

lol person

[Growl]

I’d like this.

[mccjeff]

Panther fans: But we only have 6 picks

Fitty: Hold my beer