A.J. Green...Number-1 to Panthers?

[Guest Setfree1012]

So the latest mock has us taking Green @ the top, certainly wouldn't disagree with that move, he along with PP7 to me seem to be the MOST pro ready and talented at the top.

But with the lack of support around here for the "The Clause" would you be ok with them improving the offense around Jimmy to see what he can do with weapons and a less predictable offensive philosophy?

The thought of Smith, Green, Gettis/LaFell in the slots, Shockey at TE, our stable of backs, with a bit of AE in the "Wild Panther" and hopefully a cohesive and healthy line could Jimmy prove the haters/doubters wrong?

I can't say I wouldn't mind seeing this scenario play out...thoughts?

[Marguide]

I really like Green as a receiver. He has some of the softest hands ever...when he catches, the ball just seems to melt into his hands.

But someone has to get him the ball to be effective, so I view him as a luxury pick at this point. We have much greater needs elsewhere.

[Brokenbad]

Maybe a good target for Matt Moore?

[CarolinaNut]

who did this mock?

if we draft green it will be b/c smitty wants out and we intend on trading him once the CBA is agreed upon...that's the only way drafting him makes sense...i just don't see it happening...hurney just spent 3 picks on WR's last year...he's not gonna turn around and draft another WR with the first overall pick...not when we have far more glaring holes to fill

[mav1234]

some mocks have Julio Jones above AJ Green, even. I don't see us taking a receiver #1, because we just grabbed 3 of them last draft... and if we do lose Smith, we want to get a veteran, not another rookie.

[Guest Setfree1012]

who did this mock?

if we draft green it will be b/c smitty wants out and we intend on trading him once the CBA is agreed upon...that's the only way drafting him makes sense...i just don't see it happening...hurney just spent 3 picks on WR's last year...he's not gonna turn around and draft another WR with the first overall pick...not when we have far more glaring holes to fill

It's posted on NFL.com, I saw it this AM when I checked the App on my phone. As far as the WR's drafted last year, do you see any of them reaching a status comparable to #89? I really like LaFell and Gettis, not sure about AE because he hasn't played. I do not think they will be what Smith was as far as a WR who demands bracket coverage, they seem like #2's, and slot WR's.

Green on the other hand is reguarded as that rare talent in the realm of Moss, Calvin Johnson, has the size, and speed he's a "natural" as some would say. If you're going to have the first I could see a good deal of reasoning to select him. Worst case, we suck again, but we have our replacement for Smith, and we look to draft early again with another shot at a QB potetially.

An even deeper/improbable scenario, season's locked out and we get Green this year and Luck next year....WINNING!

[mav1234]

Casserly also said something about not wanting to go with WR at #1 I thought. It was weird...

[mav1234]

ahh, here it is. was supposedly on Path to the Draft, Walterfootball reported it:

Charley Casserly's mock draft: 1) AJ Green. 2) "Marcellus" Dareus. 3) Patrick Peterson. 4) Blaine Gabbert. 5) Von Miller...

Charley Casserly's mock draft: 6) Robert Quinn. 7) Prince Amukamara. 8) Nick Fairley. 9) Tyron Smith. 10) Aldon Smith.

Charley Casserly: If I was betting on it, I don't think Carolina takes a wide receiver (so why mock Green to the Panthers?)

http://walterfootball.com/pathtothedraft2011_0401.php

[MattB]

I'm a big fan of Green. Plays a bit like Larry Fitz but not as strong. His hands are outrageous.

[mav1234]

I really like Green too, I just don't see us going with him.

The 3 players I like most outside my homerism are Peterson, Dareus, and Green. I'd be fine with any of those 3, or a QB. I personally feel going defense is a better idea, but that's just me!

[4Corners]

Green should be the pick.

[Ohio]

Here is another mock draft that has AJ Green coming to Carolina.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnVvK.1FzvAHPORIuvZjD2ZDubYF?slug=pfw-20110325_2011_mock_draft_30

It's by the dude that ripped Cam Newton a new one.

[mav1234]

Here is another mock draft that has AJ Green coming to Carolina.

http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/news;_ylt=AnVvK.1FzvAHPORIuvZjD2ZDubYF?slug=pfw-20110325_2011_mock_draft_30

It's by the dude that ripped Cam Newton a new one.

Most interesting part of that Mock Draft?

Despite criticism of Clausen, there remains interest in the league for his services via the trade market should the Panthers give up on him too soon.

Get it done, Hurney. Get our 2nd round back!

and by "trade value", he means we could give someone a 6th to take him off our hands ;)

[teeray]

I think AJ Green is the dark horse. Schefter says he talked to 7 personnel guys that had AJ Green #1 on their board. Wouldn't be shocking at all.