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Assuming Newton/Fairley/Peterson didn't come out...

Carl Spackler

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Gabbert is in no way shape or form worthy of the #1 pick, Bowers is a one year wonder, Green I can get behind.

Here is the problem with us...among many.

Bowers is a good DE. We spent the equivalent of the 2009 1st on a DE (Everette Brown). We have Charles Johnson (All-Pro caliber DE), Tyler Brayton, Greg "Ed" Hardy, and Brown already at that position, plus Norwood occasionally there.

Green is an elite receiver. We spent the equivalent of the 2011 33rd overall on a WR (Armanti Edwards). We have Steve Smith, David Gettis, and Brandon Lafell already at that position, plus David Clowney occasionally there.

Gabbert is a good QB. We spent two picks in the 2010 draft on QBs.

Our biggest need is a franchise quarterback. Jimmy Clausen can be a decent quarterback and an above-average backup. Blaine Gabbert, with a beefed-up line, can be a franchise quarterback.

The pick should be Gabbert. It'll be Green.

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LPF, do you think there is a good chance Newton doesn't come out?

Unfortunately...yes. My friends in the program are divided...one says, "he's gone. Don't worry." The other says, "he's staying, he told a recruit to come to AU for the '11 season so he could play with him."

At this point, Newton and Fairley in my opinion, may end up doing what the other does.

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Here is the problem with us...among many.

Bowers is a good DE. We spent the equivalent of the 2009 1st on a DE (Everette Brown). We have Charles Johnson (All-Pro caliber DE), Tyler Brayton, Greg "Ed" Hardy, and Brown already at that position, plus Norwood occasionally there.

Green is an elite receiver. We spent the equivalent of the 2011 33rd overall on a WR (Armanti Edwards). We have Steve Smith, David Gettis, and Brandon Lafell already at that position, plus David Clowney occasionally there.

Gabbert is a good QB. We spent two picks in the 2010 draft on QBs.

Our biggest need is a franchise quarterback. Jimmy Clausen can be a decent quarterback and an above-average backup. Blaine Gabbert, with a beefed-up line, can be a franchise quarterback.

The pick should be Gabbert. It'll be Green.

I think we go BPA which is Green, so agree there. I disagree it should be Gabbert. It should probably be Dareus/Fairley.

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Blaine Gabbert does have an incredible skill-set. He's got an arm like people wouldn't believe, and he played in a decent conference. He could be a true franchise player. One thing that worries me, though, is him having to adjust to the under center snaps, because he does not take a ton of them.

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Unfortunately...yes. My friends in the program are divided...one says, "he's gone. Don't worry." The other says, "he's staying, he told a recruit to come to AU for the '11 season so he could play with him."

At this point, Newton and Fairley in my opinion, may end up doing what the other does.

ffs... what a terrible year to have the #1.

it would figure. Cam's going to blow away Oregon with his arm, prove his doubters wrong totally about his passing ability, then decide to stay.... and Fairley do the same.

Figures. oh well.

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I think we go BPA which is Green, so agree there. I disagree it should be Gabbert. It should probably be Dareus/Fairley.

Fairley is #1 on my board overall. No question. He will be a star in the NFL barring injury.

Panthers won't pick Newton because of his "past." Won't pick Bowers because, honestly, we don't need him. We really don't need Green. We need a DT and a QB, and picking a WR doesn't solve those problems. If Fairley comes out he is the pick.

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Gabbert is a taller, stronger Delhomme. Fiery playmaker. Takes too many risks. We'll see a lot of "Damn you Blaine! Why throw that???" along with "Awesome throw by Blaine."

I'll add one more to that. Gabbert is a mobile Ryan Mallett. Mallett is like a statue in the pocket, but Gabbert can shuffle his feet, and definitely pick up the first down with his legs. (I'm not saying he's Mike Vick, but he's not too far from Aaron Rodgers.)

Depending on who the new coach is, we could be looking at Peterson, if he declares. Ron Rivera likes to have good corners, because he is such an aggressive blitzer, so, we'll see.

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yeah I don't see us taking Green personally, but there are options outside of that.

I just feel like the FO is really looking for QB... and since they have made it clear FA acquisitions will come after the CBA I expect the draft to address it.

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