Players still available for round 7

[DaveThePanther2008]

According to ESPN best available list

Z. Harris DT Ole Miss projected 63

D. Burk WR Oklahoma projected 81

G. Nussmeier QB LSU projected 87

D. Lawson ILB Alabama projected 103

H. Perkins LB LSU projected 107

J. Endries TE Texas project 117

VJ Payne S K-State project 124

R. Benny DT Michigan 132

J. Taylor RB Virginia 136

L. Moss RB Texas A&M 143

[KyaKona]

Take a shot on Nussmeier

[NAS]

Give me Lawson, I think he can be a solid backup 

[DaveThePanther2008]

If he makes it to 11 in this round. I would too.  A couple of seasons ago he was highly rated.  Not sure what made him drop but a flyer in round 7 is worth the shot. 

[NAS]

2 minutes ago, KyaKona said:

Take a shot on Nussmeier

His own dad can’t get him drafted to the team he works for?

[DaveThePanther2008]

Just now, NAS said:

His own dad can’t get him drafted to the team he works for?

OUCH

[LinvilleGorge]

5 minutes ago, KyaKona said:

Take a shot on Nussmeier

I wouldn't be opposed. I'm not high in him but that was considering his expectations of being a mid-round pick. Now we're in the 7th. That's completely different calculus.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Gotta be injury or character issues that make them fall so far.  Harris was projected 2 - 3 round.  

[panfanman]

1. VJ Payne (S, Kansas State)

• The Fit: Even after taking Zakee Wheatley, you can never have enough athletic safeties for Ejiro Evero’s scheme. Payne is a "downhill" safety who excels in run support and is a projected special teams demon.
• Why here? In the 7th round, you want guys who are guaranteed to make the 53-man roster. Payne’s ability to cover kicks and play "big nickel" roles makes him a very safe, productive final pick.

2. J. Taylor (RB, Virginia)

• The Fit: While you have Jonathon Brooks and Chuba Hubbard, adding a late-round "change of pace" back is smart. Taylor is a high-volume producer with soft hands out of the backfield.
• Why here? He provides insurance against the injury bugs that hit the backfield last year. He’s a "one-cut" runner who fits the zone-blocking scheme the Panthers are leaning into with the Monroe Freeling pick.

3. R. Benny (DT, Michigan)

• The Fit: You took Lee Hunter early, but the interior defensive line rotation still needs mass. Benny is a classic Michigan "anchor" who excels at eating double teams.
• Why here? Drafting Benny allows you to rotate Lee Hunter and Derrick Brown more effectively, keeping them fresh for the 4th quarter. He’s a "low-risk, high-floor" pick who helps ensure your run defense remains a top-10 unit.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Just now, panfanman said:

1. VJ Payne (S, Kansas State)

• The Fit: Even after taking Zakee Wheatley, you can never have enough athletic safeties for Ejiro Evero’s scheme. Payne is a "downhill" safety who excels in run support and is a projected special teams demon.
• Why here? In the 7th round, you want guys who are guaranteed to make the 53-man roster. Payne’s ability to cover kicks and play "big nickel" roles makes him a very safe, productive final pick.

2. J. Taylor (RB, Virginia)

• The Fit: While you have Jonathon Brooks and Chuba Hubbard, adding a late-round "change of pace" back is smart. Taylor is a high-volume producer with soft hands out of the backfield.
• Why here? He provides insurance against the injury bugs that hit the backfield last year. He’s a "one-cut" runner who fits the zone-blocking scheme the Panthers are leaning into with the Monroe Freeling pick.

3. R. Benny (DT, Michigan)

• The Fit: You took Lee Hunter early, but the interior defensive line rotation still needs mass. Benny is a classic Michigan "anchor" who excels at eating double teams.
• Why here? Drafting Benny allows you to rotate Lee Hunter and Derrick Brown more effectively, keeping them fresh for the 4th quarter. He’s a "low-risk, high-floor" pick who helps ensure your run defense remains a top-10 unit.

Sounds good.  4 more picks and we'll find out. 

[DaveThePanther2008]

7 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I wouldn't be opposed. I'm not high in him but that was considering his expectations of being a mid-round pick. Now we're in the 7th. That's completely different calculus.

If we take him does that put Grier out of work?

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, DaveThePanther2008 said:

If we take him does that put Grier out of work?

Maybe. Hell, it should be an open competition at #2. We paid Pickett like a good backup but that dude sucks.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

Maybe. Hell, it should be an open competition at #2. We paid Pickett like a good backup but that dude sucks.

But he was a first rounder.  LOL

[LinvilleGorge]

3 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

But he was a first rounder.  LOL

One of the more baffling picks the Steelers have ever made. They're consistently good in large part because they don't usually do dumb poo like that.