Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

A Simple View on Draft Priorities

SCPantherFan90

By SCPantherFan90,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

SCPantherFan90 Rookie

SCPantherFan90

Posted
Posted

Atleast in my opinion...

How do you win a football game?

You outscore the opponent by a combination of gaining points with your offense and stopping the other team from gaining points with your defense.

Lets take a look at the Panthers' current ranks for Total Points on both sides...

Total Points Allowed League Rank: 24th

Total Points Scored League Rank: 32nd

Note: Not only is our offense last in scoring points, its WAY last. As in, we're 58 points behind Minnesota who is 31st.

I know our defense has areas of weakness, but for the love of all things holy, HOW can you argue that our offense doesn't need more help right now?

I know this is a rant (and I don't post a lot), and I like The Huddle so I can keep up with the Panthers, but I swear, I'm going to have a brain hemorrhage if I see another "OMG! FAIRLEY/DAREUS/PETERSON/Etc. FTW!!!" thread.

Whew! Rant over :D

Link to comment
Share on other sites
MHS831 Grand Master

MHS831

Posted
Posted

That doesn't mean we draft a QB if Luck is not there. We need DTs desperately. DW was hurt most of the year, Otah the whole year. Wharton missed a lot. Next year, our Rookies will not be rookies. You don't use the draft to solve statistical problems caused by youth and injuries.

DT is a train wreck. Pressure from the middle will bring out the best in our secondary, DEs, and keep OL off the LBs.

On offense, we need the peices to be in place and depth. If not Luck, we need a veteran.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
SCPantherFan90 Rookie

SCPantherFan90

Posted
  • Author
Posted

That doesn't mean we draft a QB if Luck is not there. We need DTs desperately. DW was hurt most of the year, Otah the whole year. Wharton missed a lot. Next year, our Rookies will not be rookies. You don't use the draft to solve statistical problems caused by youth and injuries.

DT is a train wreck. Pressure from the middle will bring out the best in our secondary, DEs, and keep OL off the LBs.

On offense, we need the peices to be in place and depth. If not Luck, we need a veteran.

Very good point, but I'm not saying we have to draft a QB. If Luck isn't there, I don't see any reason why we SHOULDN'T trade down, but I think even a healthy panther offense, is still more in need than our defense right now.

If we're neighbor's it would be very bad day for you

Its called sarcasm. Thanks for the scary internet threat though. lol

Link to comment
Share on other sites
J-STEW Newbie

J-STEW

Posted
Posted

Obviously, all of this is going to depend on the new coach.

If Luck comes out, he is the #1 pick because he becomes the coach's "guy" and is the best talent in the draft by far at the most important position.

If Luck doesn't come out, there is a number of scenarios that could happen:

1) If Gamble or Marshall are gone, I think Patrick Peterson will be the pick. He is a top tier/elite corner that will be shutdown in the NFL. He also provides a special teams boost as a returner.

2) If the coach thinks we are set at CB, I think DT Nick Fairley will be the pick based out of need and overall talent. He has been pretty dominant on a top team in the nation.

3) Trade down to accumulate more picks.

I think Bowers is out because Hurney already picked Everette Brown (with technically a 1st round pick), and AJ Green is out because he picked Lafell and Edwards already with a 2nd and 3rd round pick.

Hurney is too smart to spend the first overall pick on DE and WR when he has already spent valuable draft picks in the past addressing these positions. Hurney obviously has a plan in place, and I don't think Bowers and Green are such unbelievable talents that it would warrant taking them as BPA.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
panther4life Community Regular

panther4life

Posted
Posted · Hidden
Hidden

Very good point, but I'm not saying we have to draft a QB. If Luck isn't there, I don't see any reason why we SHOULDN'T trade down, but I think even a healthy panther offense, is still more in need than our defense right now.

Its called sarcasm. Thanks for the scary internet threat though. lol

i was just playing right along with you. dont be so sensitive

Link to comment

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • TD alt
      Moton Meets the Press

      By TD alt · Posted

      One thing about it, he's not thinking about retiring. I found it odd that some Huddlers were taking rumors and running with them, imagining a slow down and "up-playing" injuries. Moton feels great and is still in his prime according to him, and his game is still indicative of his thoughts.  Sure, it may ultimately come down to economics, but I am sure that everyone involved is motivated to keep him in Charlotte.
    • CmC2k
      Moton Meets the Press

      By CmC2k · Posted

      I think the knee stuff with Moton has been blown way out of proportion. The exact quote was “It’s chronic stuff. Most linemen deal with it. But it’s just figuring out what we can do to make sure it’s limited and I’m still able to explode off it, which right now I can and I feel like I can in the future,” After a while, you start learning more about it and what can we do to make sure it’s as little of an issue as possible. I feel like I’m moving like I was when I was younger.” I don't view that as a guy who's saying his knees are on their last leg I see that as a 10-year NFL olineman saying that obviously after 10 years of playing a really physical sport, he's never truly gonna be 100% healthy again and he's gonna need to spend more time with the training staff to ensure his body can continue to perform at a high level. I think Moton has another 3 to 5 years left if he wants to continue playing.   
    • kass
      Bryce Young 5th year option exercised

      By kass · Posted

      So much crying. Tiresome. All of you should have had enough time to come to terms with the team picking up his 5th year... 
×
×
  • Create New...