MOCK - Linval Joseph, DT, East Carolina

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48. Carolina Panthers

Linval Joseph, DT, East Carolina

This is the Panthers' first pick of the draft, and many fans have never heard of Joseph. He's 6-4, 328 pounds and ran 4.93 at his pro day. Throw in 39 reps at 225 pounds on the bench and 30 tackles for a loss in 27 college starts, and he helps in the middle where the Panthers' defense is weak.

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i don't mind this one so much. i'm calling a DL so this beast looks like a fair pick. i really hope we don't go WR when our DL needs so much work.

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09000d5d8179753a&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

[Samuel L. Jackson]

If we go DL at 48, it will be a DE or a DE/DT rotational guy...

That said, you don't normally draft rotational guys with your first pick, and our's will be better suited for a WR or an OLB... Don't rule out an OL either...

[Murph]

Joseph is the true flavor of the month in this years draft. Based on college production he looks like a mid rounder. But after looking closely at the tapes and his measurables, he is become quite the prospect. Still, a lot of it is on potential and not production.

[DaveThePanther2008]

I saw him in the C-USA championship game and he was destroying the Houston O-Line. This guy was a beast. Now Houston isn't known for offensive line men so we take that performance with a little reservation.

His performance at the combines wasn't. 39 Reps was 2nd among DTs. Strong dude

[pantherclaw]

If the DE or WR they want isn't there at 48, I can see that.

I can also see it if the Panthers use next years 1st to move up to pick up one of the DEs/WR they desire.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

See... there we go again with the DE talk too...

Boy, you all sure are knocking the hell out of Brayton, Brown, and Johnson wanting to go DE so early... At least with my OLB chatter, it doesn't involve a position that we have traded away a future pick to fill, nor anyone that has started there for more than a few games...

OLB, WR, or even G or QB... all before DL is addressed...

The only opposition to my own argument would involve us staying put at 48 and 78, and DL being the BPA... and it very well could be... That is why we have to make some sort of move... up or down... to get the best value from our first picks...

[pantherclaw]

Well, the Panthers have interest in several d-linemen that will go in the first 2 rounds. So ignore that all you want to, but it is a distinct possibility.

That has nothing to do with how I feel about our d-line. Just stating the possibilities.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

Well, the Panthers have interest in several d-linemen that will go in the first 2 rounds. So ignore that all you want to, but it is a distinct possibility.

That has nothing to do with how I feel about our d-line. Just stating the possibilities.

I agree it is very possible... But not because we are lacking in talent and depth as it is... moreso because it could be best value in our current positioning...

[MadHatter]

I still think a DL will be the first pick.

[Samuel L. Jackson]

I still think a DL will be the first pick.

If we stay at 48, I'd say you have a 90% shot at being correct...

That said, I see our first pick either being in the late 20's - early 30's, or at the ass end of the second round...

[DaveThePanther2008]

See... there we go again with the DE talk too...

Boy, you all sure are knocking the hell out of Brayton, Brown, and Johnson wanting to go DE so early... At least with my OLB chatter, it doesn't involve a position that we have traded away a future pick to fill, nor anyone that has started there for more than a few games...

OLB, WR, or even G or QB... all before DL is addressed...

The only opposition to my own argument would involve us staying put at 48 and 78, and DL being the BPA... and it very well could be... That is why we have to make some sort of move... up or down... to get the best value from our first picks...

I am still on the Bandwagon for a WR. I just happen to think whoever gets Joseph is gonna have a hellava DT.

[unicar15]

If we go DL with our first pick I'll be angry. Let the guys play it out...over the past year we have acquired:

Everette Brown

Corvey Irvin

Tank Tyler

Louis Leonard

Four DL in the last year...stop it already. I am sick of stocking up DL when we have 4 DTs to throw in the rotation as well as 3 solid DEs. We have ONE WR that is worth throwing the ball to.

The bottom line is that this draft is going to suck unless we trade up or get lucky with one of the elite WRs dropping to us. If we take a DT it will be a waste...I'd rather take any other position outside of C and OG than DT.

[rayzor]

i don't care about them. i want to have the best DL possible and i don't feel like we need to be relying on those three so much until we are sure. we bring in the best players to compete for the job as possible. DE is not deep for the panthers at all and there is going to be a serious drop off this year unless they get some more help. i would rather that be an older vet but at the very least it needs to be addressed fairly early in the draft. pick up george selvie...that would suit me fine but i still want a solid vet more...just for the rotation.

See... there we go again with the DE talk too...

Boy, you all sure are knocking the hell out of Brayton, Brown, and Johnson wanting to go DE so early... At least with my OLB chatter, it doesn't involve a position that we have traded away a future pick to fill, nor anyone that has started there for more than a few games...

OLB, WR, or even G or QB... all before DL is addressed...

The only opposition to my own argument would involve us staying put at 48 and 78, and DL being the BPA... and it very well could be... That is why we have to make some sort of move... up or down... to get the best value from our first picks...

[Ricky Spanish]

CJ wilson is better in my humble opinion. At least from what I've seen (i go to ECU)