Dane Brugler’s panthers mock pick

[raleigh-panther]

I really dont see this pick    
 

Can never have enough big men but i would think Edge, best oline or best linebacker    
 

Id be fine  if the whole  draft was  best available linemen for depth    Oline getting beat up, older, and free agents   

Also panthers might finish with a win or two more of course 

15. Carolina Panthers: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson

The Panthers were ready to pounce on Mason Graham had he slid in last year’s draft, and they could look at defensive tackle again in this year’s first round.

Woods needs to turn the “almost” moments into more impact plays, but he is a nimble big man with a lot of promise to develop into a game-wrecker.

[LinvilleGorge]

Not so sure we were ready to pounce on Graham due to the position he played versus just seeing him as the far and away BPA if he was there.

Also not sure in hindsight that all that Graham talk wasn't a smokescreen to begin with.

[kungfoodude]

BPA in the first round.

If that is a DT, so be it.

[Bear Hands]

I think there's positions that are too valuable to a team's makeup that we have a need for and I think should weigh heavily into the pick over pure-BPA.

1. ILB (Huge need)

2. OT (Moton will not last this build, we need his heir and if we're keeping Bryce, this line needs to be the engine)

3. EDGE (Guys are showing promise but if a stud is there, go for him)

 

[Mr. Scot]

If we assume Evero and his scheme remain in place, he'd technically be either a nose guard or a 3-4 style defensive end. Not necessarily a pass rusher, but a guy with the potential to play alongside Derrick Brown and make our defensive line a stone wall.

I can get on board with this, but I'd hope we also make other offseason moves to improve our pass rush. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

In our history we've had great linebackers that have turned us into Super Bowl contenders. Mills, Morgan, Beason and Luke.   I would love to see another side-to-side linebacker and get back to greatness.

[PleaseCutStewart]

Peter Woods would be a good pick if he is there in the middle of the 1st round. Bailey and Faulk at Edge, Arvell Reese (if he somehow drops because ILB aren't valued), or Terrell at CB all have my attention also.

I do think there is some pretty good talent at the top part of this draft at the non-QB positions

[PNW_PantherMan]

52 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

BPA in the first round.

If that is a DT, so be it.

Having another DB would be difficult for offensive blocking schemes to deal with

[Aussie Tank]

Continually investing in the Dline is the Eagles model and that seems to be working 

[raleigh-panther]

6 minutes ago, Aussie Tank said:

Continually investing in the Dline is the Eagles model and that seems to be working 

And great teams have good to better olines

panthers had oline depth and versatility this year. Kinda

things thet do not need  wrs  rbs or tes   Thats just me

 

[PanthersNCSU]

BPA all the way; make strengths stronger. 

Would prefer a pass rusher/LB, but fill those holes somewhere else. In the draft, get the best player. 

[Jon Snow]

10 minutes ago, Aussie Tank said:

Continually investing in the Dline is the Eagles model and that seems to be working 

Thats the benefit of always drafting near the end of the 1st round. Good defensive players always fall and they are right there to scope them up.

[SOJA]

This would remind me a lot of when Star fell to us 

Woods is a baller this would be a great pick

I think our biggest need is EDGE/Pass rush juice, this would help with that

Second biggest need IMO is MLB

Tied for 3rd is TE/FS 

Other than edge those are good positions to "need"

[LinvilleGorge]

1 hour ago, Bear Hands said:

I think there's positions that are too valuable to a team's makeup that we have a need for and I think should weigh heavily into the pick over pure-BPA.

1. ILB (Huge need)

2. OT (Moton will not last this build, we need his heir and if we're keeping Bryce, this line needs to be the engine)

3. EDGE (Guys are showing promise but if a stud is there, go for him)

 

I think need is always factored into the BPA equation. I mean, of course every team is always going to claim their draft pick was the BPA on their board. It's not like a team is ever going to admit that they passed on perceived better talent to take a player based on need but I think "BPA" really means "BPA for our team" and that factors in things like roster need, scheme fit, etc. that aren't necessarily related to pure talent level.