Carolina Panthers Friday Draft Discussion

[MHS831]

OK, OK, I will tell you all what I expect to happen:

The Panthers will pick at 39 and combine 93 and 114 to move up to about 80.

The first pick?  An edge

The second pick?  An OL (probably a Guard)

I think they believe that if they can get a QB and 2 starting-caliber players they will be elated.  I agree.

However, BPA at 39 will be in play--we could go TE, CB, or OL with that pick.

Edited April 28, 2023 by MHS831

[Shocker]

Honestly think Avila might have the best value atp.  Played across the OL at G, C and even some tackle snaps.  Team captain.  Huge, strong and has really great upside to get much better with his skills.

[Coheed]

7 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Carolina Panthers Reported Prospect Visits:

• Steve Avila, Center, TCU (PRI)
• Anthony Bradford^, Offensive Tackle, LSU (COM, PRI)
• Julius Brents^, Cornerback, Kansas State (COM, PRI)
• Derius Davis, Wide Receiver, TCU (PRI)
• Zach Evans, Running Back, Ole Miss (PRI)
• Kendre Miller, Running Back, TCU (PRI)
• Jaleel McLaughlin, Running Back, Youngstown State (Hulu Bowl)
• Derick Hall, Outside Linebacker, Auburn (VIR)
• DJ Johnson, Defensive End, Oregon (PRI)
• Andrew Farmer, Defensive End, Lane (HBCU)
• Charlie Jones, Wide Receiver, Purdue (PRI)
• Sam LaPorta, Tight End, Iowa (COM) (PRI)
• Eku Leota, Outside Linebacker, Auburn (PRI)
• Will Levis^, Quarterback, Kentucky (PRI, PRO)
• Jonathan Mingo, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss (PRI)
• B.J. Ojulari, Defensive End, LSU (PRI)
• Bumper Pool, Linebacker, Arkansas (PRI)
• Joey Porter Jr, Cornerback, Penn State (PRI)
• Anthony Richardson^, Quarterback, Florida (COM, PRI, PRO)
• Nick Saldiveri, Offensive Guard, Old Dominion (LOC)
• Jaelyn Duncan, Offensive Tackle, Maryland (PRI)
• Drew Sanders, Linebacker, Arkansas (COM)
• Xavier Gipson, Wide Receiver, Stephen F. Austin (PRI)
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver, Ohio State (PRI)
• Garrett Williams, Cornerback, Syracuse (COM)
• Darius Rush, Cornerback, South Carolina (LOC)
• C.J. Stroud^, Quarterback, Ohio State (PRI, PRO)
• Darnell Washington, Tight End, Georgia (PRI)
• Byron Young, Defensive End, Tennessee (PRI)
• Bryce Young^, Quarterback, Alabama (PRI, PRO)
• Dorian Williams, Linebacker, Tulane (COM)
• Daiyan Henley, Linebacker, Washington State (PRI)
• Chandler Zavala, Offensive Guard, N.C. State (PRI)

One of these 8 players will be the pick @#39

I could see Torrence and Drew Sanders being possibilities as well. 

Edited April 28, 2023 by Coheed

[MHS831]

Just now, Shocker said:

Honestly think Avila might have the best value atp.  Played across the OL at G, C and even some tackle snaps.  Team captain.  Huge, strong and has really great upside to get much better with his skills.

I really like the OT from Syracuse if we drop some (Bergeron).  IF we added a T, we could then deal Moton (next year, when he gets expensive) and we could go with McCray, BC, Mays at G until Corbett returns.  If we draft a G, I think it is to start at LG and BC becomes the swing T, Mays and McCray the backup G/C players. 

If you look at numbers, we have about 8 OL who are good enough to make the 53.  We need 9-10, so we have to do something.

[MHS831]

I can't get Washington out of my head---

I think Fittsandgiggles will trade back if he can--unless some first round graded player drops.

[MHS831]

Is it possible that Hooker and Levis go in the top 8 picks?  I think so.  (Rams, Raiders or trade up like Minnesota, Washington, New England)

Edited April 28, 2023 by MHS831

[GOAT]

holy poo please let Hooker go to Vegas.

#1 selling jersey in sports.

[scratchy1]

9 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Carolina Panthers Reported Prospect Visits:

• Steve Avila, Center, TCU (PRI)
• Anthony Bradford^, Offensive Tackle, LSU (COM, PRI)
• Julius Brents^, Cornerback, Kansas State (COM, PRI)
• Derius Davis, Wide Receiver, TCU (PRI)
• Zach Evans, Running Back, Ole Miss (PRI)
• Kendre Miller, Running Back, TCU (PRI)
• Jaleel McLaughlin, Running Back, Youngstown State (Hulu Bowl)
• Derick Hall, Outside Linebacker, Auburn (VIR)
• DJ Johnson, Defensive End, Oregon (PRI)
• Andrew Farmer, Defensive End, Lane (HBCU)
• Charlie Jones, Wide Receiver, Purdue (PRI)
• Sam LaPorta, Tight End, Iowa (COM) (PRI)
• Eku Leota, Outside Linebacker, Auburn (PRI)
• Will Levis^, Quarterback, Kentucky (PRI, PRO)
• Jonathan Mingo, Wide Receiver, Ole Miss (PRI)
• B.J. Ojulari, Defensive End, LSU (PRI)
• Bumper Pool, Linebacker, Arkansas (PRI)
• Joey Porter Jr, Cornerback, Penn State (PRI)
• Anthony Richardson^, Quarterback, Florida (COM, PRI, PRO)
• Nick Saldiveri, Offensive Guard, Old Dominion (LOC)
• Jaelyn Duncan, Offensive Tackle, Maryland (PRI)
• Drew Sanders, Linebacker, Arkansas (COM)
• Xavier Gipson, Wide Receiver, Stephen F. Austin (PRI)
• Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Wide Receiver, Ohio State (PRI)
• Garrett Williams, Cornerback, Syracuse (COM)
• Darius Rush, Cornerback, South Carolina (LOC)
• C.J. Stroud^, Quarterback, Ohio State (PRI, PRO)
• Darnell Washington, Tight End, Georgia (PRI)
• Byron Young, Defensive End, Tennessee (PRI)
• Bryce Young^, Quarterback, Alabama (PRI, PRO)
• Dorian Williams, Linebacker, Tulane (COM)
• Daiyan Henley, Linebacker, Washington State (PRI)
• Chandler Zavala, Offensive Guard, N.C. State (PRI)

One of these 8 players will be the pick @#39

Soooo....only guys who have visited, and if (for example) Mayer or Musgrave are available at TE (when we assumed they wouldn't be), we're saying no no, can't take you without a character interview?

Why isn't Bumper Pool getting more press?

[CamWhoaaCam]

1 minute ago, GOAT said:

holy poo please let Hooker go to Vegas.

#1 selling jersey in sports.

GOAT talk!

[chknwing]

hopefully teams trade up and reach for players pushing better players down so carolina can trade down and acquire more picks

[Asaria]

I want Mayer, but that may be my PTSD talking from how badly he torched UNC.

[Shocker]

7 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

I really like the OT from Syracuse if we drop some (Bergeron).  IF we added a T, we could then deal Moton (next year, when he gets expensive) and we could go with McCray, BC, Mays at G until Corbett returns.  If we draft a G, I think it is to start at LG and BC becomes the swing T, Mays and McCray the backup G/C players. 

If you look at numbers, we have about 8 OL who are good enough to make the 53.  We need 9-10, so we have to do something.

Agree, and I like our line but Avila could finish it off so to speak.  Christian is a good player but Avila would be a clear upgrade IMO.  Going to need size and power in there to keep these DT monsters out of Bryce’s face

Edited April 28, 2023 by Shocker

[TheCasillas]

5 minutes ago, GOAT said:

holy poo please let Hooker go to Vegas.

#1 selling jersey in sports.

Nothing says Raiders like a Las Vegas Hooker

[CamWhoaaCam]

So yall really think we would pass on Mayer/Washington if they are on the board at #39?

 

The media already saying we need to put weapons around Bryce Young. We need to start early we don't need a repeat with Cam. Get this kid a legit TE he can grow with and trust on 3rd downs.