Panthers to draft LG early?

[MHS831]

The Panthers have brought in 4 OG candidates, suggesting that they are looking at the position very carefully.  Brady Christensen scored a 57.3 on his PFF score, and he had 11 penalties at LG last year.  Rumor is they want him to back up the OTs as the swing T, necessitating the need for a starting LG.  While Cade Mays is an option, I would assume, there might be a early Guard selection needed to protect Bryce.  One of the things that the Saints did when Brees was at QB was they kept stud OGs in front of him in pass protection, and it also improved the run game considerably.  So maybe, instead of drafting another WR early, the plan is to upgrade LG.  Two guards that have visited the Panthers for a private workout/meeting (numbers indicate player overall ranking in Bruglar's draft report):

• 40. Steve Avila, Center, TCU (PRI)  Possible pick at #39.

• 77.  Chandler Zavala, Offensive Guard, N.C. State (PRI)  possible pick if we trade back or he falls to 93.

About Avila:  Overall, Avila needs to better understand his biomechanics to access his explosive power, but he plays with a strong base to
anchor and control at either guard or center. He fits both zone and gap schemes and should be an immediate starter as an NFL rookie.

The other guards the Panthers brought in (some listed at other positions, but all have G ability):

• Anthony Bradford, Offensive Tackle, LSU (COM, PRI)  Probably a day 3 pick, and can play  (possible pick at 114)

• Nick Saldiveri, Offensive Guard, Old Dominion (LOC—did not count against 30 visits)

Yes--this screwed up everything about my mock draft.  I blame myself.

[Evil Hurney]

I like the idea of reinforcing a strength.

• Both G's ended the season on IR.
• There is no guarantee Corbett returns to form.
• Good interior OL are typically available on day 2 and 3; whereas good OT almost always requires a high pick.

Edited April 14, 2023 by Evil Hurney

[Ocpanthertew714]

No!

BG comes back in full strength.  Wins comeback player of the year, becomes a fan favorite, and makes first pro bowl  while simultaneously becoming your mother's favorite player. 

[Jaxel]

Yes! Elite line, protect that rookie.

[poundaway]

Would be ecstatic to take OL that high.

[LinvilleGorge]

I think we're pretty well setup to just focus on BPA after taking our QB.

[Donald LaFell]

If we draft Young we pretty much have to have to at least try to have the best offensive line in the NFL. 

[SteveSmithTD89]

Andrew Vorhees in the 3rd on essentially a redshirt year would be my preference for the position and focus on TE/WR/Edge at 39. 

Regardless I'll trust the staff - they've done a better job than most of us could have imagined setting us up for BBPA.

[MHS831]

1 minute ago, SteveSmithTD89 said:

Andrew Vorhees in the 3rd on essentially a redshirt year would be my preference for the position and focus on TE/WR/Edge at 39. 

Regardless I'll trust the staff - they've done a better job than most of us could have imagined setting us up for BBPA.

I had the same thought, but if Corbett and possibly Christensen are rehabbing, I am not sure they would draft another rehabbing G.

I think there are 2-3 starting guards (day 1) in this draft.  Avila is one of them. 

[The Huddler]

no dumb fug knows whats happening

 

if you pretend you know, you are n ass clown.  fugin dymbasses.  stfu 

[WarPanthers89]

7 hours ago, Ocpanthertew714 said:

No!

BG comes back in full strength.  Wins comeback player of the year, becomes a fan favorite, and makes first pro bowl  while simultaneously becoming your mother's favorite player. 

OP brings up a good point but what if that does not happen? We have very little depth at all for tackle and guard. If Icky gets hurt BC slides over and who plays his position? 

[ForJimmy]

Both OGs are coming back from injuries and Corbett is gone after this year so it makes sense. 

[Barney]

7 hours ago, The Huddler said:

no dumb fug knows whats happening

 

if you pretend you know, you are n ass clown.  fugin dymbasses.  stfu 

Spoken like a true wordsmith, great work.  

[KillerKat]

This would be a good idea. Our depth is abysmal and we have 2 starting guards coming back from injuries.