Is tackle out the window at 19?

[jfra78]

The pick at 19 needs to start, our roster is not at the point where we can draft a backup depth piece in the first round.  If there's a tackle that they think can start, then yea draft a tacke.  But if we are looking at the 4th best tackle who cant beat out our current starters, then draft a starter at another position regardless of positional value

[OldhamA]

23 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

It's why I hated the Butler and Shaq picks. When we made those picks, DT and LB were probably our strongest position groups and we looked past huge needs to make luxury picks for depth and future development. Now if we'd drafted guys who developed into perennial All Pros, all good. But that's kinda what you need to justify those types of luxury picks. Some would argue that Shaq justified it. I wouldn't. Just because we ended up paying him like an All Pro doesn't mean he was an All Pro (note: he wasn't). Butler was an outright bust which makes it a really tough pill to swallow for a luxury pick.

I mean they were just bad picks.

[Hoenheim]

If Freeling or either of the Utah OTs dropped to 19 I'd be more than happy honestly. Our OT situation isn't great with an aging Moton at RT and a mess of a situation at LT if Walker goes down at any point in time. 

What I'm expecting the Panthers to do is probably draft another weapon like Sadiq or KC Conception. That's been their track record in drafting R1 thus far. None of the defensive talent projected to be around 19 stands out to me. Unless they just want to draft a LB early (Rodriguez,  CJ Allen, Anthony Hill, Jake Gollday). 

Edited 4 hours ago by Hoenheim

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48 minutes ago, Hoenheim said:

If Freeling or either of the Utah OTs dropped to 19 I'd be more than happy honestly. Our OT situation isn't great with an aging Moton at RT and a mess of a situation at LT if Walker goes down at any point in time. 

What I'm expecting the Panthers to do is probably draft another weapon like Sadiq or KC Conception. That's been their track record in drafting R1 thus far. None of the defensive talent projected to be around 19 stands out to me. Unless they just want to draft a LB early (Rodriguez,  CJ Allen, Anthony Hill, Jake Gollday). 

I agree, but would add Proctor to the mix. He could not only serve as a backup tackle this year, and if he doesn't develop into a tackle, he would be a great replacement for one of our guards. 

[MHS831]

OP I appreciate bringing up new topics that require analysis (reading the tea leaves).  This is a good question.  I am not satisfied that A) Our LT is anything but a rental-and you do not want rookie OTs starting,  B) Moton is going to play much longer, and C) our depth is good enough should we have an injury.

On the other hand, The top tackles have concerns (arm length, run blocking film, or weight issues).  

[MHS831]

I am going to go out on a ledge here--assuming we are not taking a TE, our first rounder will be either a DT, DB, or WR.

[micnificent28]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

I am going to go out on a ledge here--assuming we are not taking a TE, our first rounder will be either a DT, DB, or WR.

What makes you say that when canales specifically said tight end wr and safety are on the table ? Just curious 

Edited 1 hour ago by micnificent28

[micnificent28]

1 hour ago, MHS831 said:

OP I appreciate bringing up new topics that require analysis (reading the tea leaves).  This is a good question.  I am not satisfied that A) Our LT is anything but a rental-and you do not want rookie OTs starting,  B) Moton is going to play much longer, and C) our depth is good enough should we have an injury.

On the other hand, The top tackles have concerns (arm length, run blocking film, or weight issues).  

Like most of us I keep any eye on all things Panthers and as a Draft junkie I love prospects and draft info more than anything. I usually only post heavily during the draft season because I'm passionate about the possiblity and run into as many ideas and questions as I answers.