Panthers go No.1: P.P.

[Peppers90 NC]

Isn't Meeks just coaching the secondary? I would imagine that McDermott is going to be calling the plays and in doing so will be determining the coverages.

Thats what I was thinking as well. Meeks probably was a good guy here and deserved a coaching position, just didnt work out as the d coordinator. I think we will see our share of man and zones this year, the size of Peterson is outstanding and he would excel in any system.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

Cornerback?

We need to convert this kid to a receiver.

[mav1234]

Cornerback?

We need to convert this kid to a receiver.

You're just not thinking hard enough.

What's our bigged need on the field? :idea:

[The Saltman]

Turn PP into a QB?

[1989]

I could see this happening. With Marshall likely not coming back, Peterson would be a great #2...Gamble and Peterson then Munnerlyn playing nickel...thats pretty awesome.

[bleys]

Peterson is great no doubt but if Meeks is running the secondary will he be wasted if we continue to run primary zone and not man coverage? Seems to me that conventional wisdom puts the emphasis on safety play and deep coverage as much or more than corner play. He appears very sound in man coverage and as a returner. I would like to see if we can find a poor man's Peterson in perhaps the third or fourth round. But then again if we could find a stud DE or a top rated quarterback who falls to the third, then it could free us up to get Peterson. Just don't know if he is the primary need at this point.

at this point, our coaches are going to do their job and evaluate the best move for the team, both now and in the future.. Our scouting department is trying to set us up for success...

there are so many questions and variables, discussing all of this means nothing until we hear Goodell call out what we do with the 1st pick..

I agree with you, which is why I'm saying that..

[rayzor]

i don't know that rivera and mcdermott are big zone guys. not sure meeks preference for zone will matter.

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

i don't know that rivera and mcdermott are big zone guys. not sure meeks preference for zone will matter.

Zone blitzes but you better cover Mono y mono on all the blitzes..Patrick Peterson is the guy...hopefully we go all out hyping Fairley as the next Reggie White...Trade Down or heck just take Patric Peterson.

Meeks is a secondary coach...he will run whatever Rivera and McDermott tell him to. Rivera and McDermott Blitz..then Blitz..and oh yeah Blitz.

Peterson makes more sense every day.

[Mr. Scot]

i don't know that rivera and mcdermott are big zone guys. not sure meeks preference for zone will matter.

Jim Johnson type defenses do their fair share of zone blitzing. They just don't do it out of 3-4 set like people are used to seeing.

How Rivera and McDermott choose to operate? We'll see.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Honestly, it doesn't matter who you have at CB or Safety. They could be the best in the league. But if the Defensive Line gets no pressure, then they are obsolete. We need to be able to collapse the pocket, especially in our division with Ryan/Brees/Freeman. Without pressure, the QB's will be able to sit back all day and hit open targets.

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

Honestly, it doesn't matter who you have at CB or Safety. They could be the best in the league. But if the Defensive Line gets no pressure, then they are obsolete. We need to be able to collapse the pocket, especially in our division with Ryan/Brees/Freeman. Without pressure, the QB's will be able to sit back all day and hit open targets.

Agreed...we need interior DL pressure. Just not from Fairley.:banghead:

Fairley can do it and I think he will be fine but I think equal impact could be had in a F-R-E-E A-G-E-N-C-E-Y

[bleys]

Agreed...we need interior DL pressure. Just not from Fairley.:banghead:

Fairley can do it and I think he will be fine but I think equal impact could be had in a F-R-E-E A-G-E-N-C-E-Y

saaaaaaaay whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

saaaaaaaay whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat?

Crazy I know.

Assuming we resign most of our key starters* We should have a decent amt of money to attract a DT. I have a feeling we will wisley spen some money for a couple of "Name" guys.

*not so fast Thomas Davis and your missing ACLs( that will be a popular comment)..and to add salt... James Anderson>Thomas Davis..without knees.

[CarolinaKat]

I don't really think it matters if it's the #1 pick or not. People get to caught up with number's. Marshalls gone right? Gambles getting older. Captin's ok, but he's undersized. Peterson could be a Devin Hester type for this team. Just as long as he stays on the defensive side of the ball. He has FS size, good speed, He's a good pick for a defensive minded team who's secondary is suspect at times.