Who should we take at #98?

[PanthersGuy28]

Yeah this pick needs to be guard, Clint Boling and Marcus Cannon are both available. Both would be able to come in and start imeediately.

[RockyTopVol]

I will be okay with a CB, OG, or WR.

[Lout]

I don't think Boling really fits out scheme. Boling isn't a powerful type lineman. I think Rivera would like to have a power line with big maulers and Boling doesn't fit that scheme. Boling is a lineman who will fit the more athletic movement oriented lines. Marcus Cannon I think fits our scheme much better

Boling is not an athletic Olineman.. he is considered marginal compared to other NFL Olineman. He will not be able to play in a Shanahan type blocking scheme where he is required to pull several times per game. He is not a road grader at all, and his best quality is pass blocking. He has played both guard and tackle positions in college, and is a 4-yr starter with plenty of experience.

[lightsout]

Give me Burney or give me death. Dude is a great CB. We need one. We got 2 DTs last night. Get a CB. If you don't, you better be completely sold on one of the remaining TEs/WRs or MAYBE an O-linemen. But Burney, IMO, is probably the best on the board as far as potential.

[lightsout]

Two words....Darvin Adams.

He already has chemistry with Cam, and is one of the underrated recievers in the draft.

Darvin would be great. Absolutely an option, IMO.

[Lout]

After researching all of the top prospects left in the draft, I can say that there is no Olineman that fits the panthers scheme at this point of the draft. I am looking for a road grader in the run game, that is athletic enough to play OT and OG. There are several available around our pick in the 6th round, so I think we wait until there.

I don't think we take a WR here.. the only one's in conention would be Edmund Gates or Salas. Gates will be 26 years old when the season starts, and in my belief, is not worth this pick. Salas reminds me of a Jordy Nelson type.. could be a good pick.

We could reach for a TE here if we like one enough.. there are several still on the board.

Luke Stocker lacks production at the college level.. he is well rounded, can block well, and does nothing exceptionally. He reminds me of a more improved Jeff King. Limited upside.

Jordan Cameron reminds me of Tony Scheffler.. he did not start playing TE until his senior season, which worries me. Not enough bulk to block.. I don't think is the type we are looking for.

DJ Williams - Reminds me of Dustin Keller. Not strong enough to block effectively.. will be a good pass catching target, wide catching radius with long arms. Poor technique run blocking but gives good effort.

Virgil Green - Three-year starter is an excellent downfield receiver with natural hands and top ball skills. Fast and elusive, good acceleration and change of direction. Excellent body control, can configure physique to get hands on off-target throws and reel them in. Runs good routes. Snatches ball with hands away from body. Can break tackles downfield and get YAC. Athletic enough for consideration as a wideout. Decent blocker when using proper technique. Durable and productive.

Julius Thomas - This guy is extremely raw with a ton of upside. Played 1 season of high school football before concentrating on basketball. Reminds people of Antonio Gates or Tony Gonzalez in that regard.. he is extremely athletic. Poor technique, poor route runner, but that can be coached. Sitting behind Shockey for a couple seasons could turn this guy into an elite tight end.

[Lout]

Davon House - 6'1' 200lbs - New Mexico St

Read & React: Has adequate reaction time and instincts on the outside. Explodes into ballcarriers on outside runs but can also be a step late supporting against the run or stopping his pedal to get to receivers on stop routes. Maintains contact with his man on misdirection plays; can recover from double moves quickly. Very good hand-eye reaction time to pick off bobbled passes and knock away passes at the last second.

Man Coverage: His best asset, as he uses his size, speed and length to adeptly handle outside responsibilities in man coverage. Good backpedal and quick feet to wait until his man makes a move inside or outside. Runs with any receiver down the sideline and maintains contact to prevent separation. Tight coverage forces quarterbacks to often go in another direction or take a sack. Good ball skills; times his jumps well if quarterbacks test him deep and looks to return the ball as far as possible after making a pick.

Zone Coverage: Plays a lot of man coverage but shows promise as a productive NFL zone corner. Solid tackler who can plant and drive to stop receivers after the catch and support the run when playing off the line. Stays cognizant of the quarterback in the end zone, will come off his man to make a play on the ball. Must prove he has the discipline to come off receivers leaving his area so quarterbacks don't throw behind him into the vacated area.

Closing/Recovery: Closes on the ball very well whether it is in the air or he's bringing down receivers to prevent yards after catch. Is sometimes turned around by double moves or outside-in head fakes, but recovers quickly to get back into the play. Time his jumps well when going up for the ball. Needs to tighten up his steps when transitioning forward from his pedal.

Run Support: Looks the part of a physical corner who will get the job done in run support. Flashes the ability to stay low and square to wrap up elusive ballcarriers in the flat. Gets outside angle on receiver to force plays inside, and can rip off blocks with his long arms, but must have more consistent urgency to get to the ball. Will stand around piles instead of inserting himself.

Tackling: Effective as a wrap and cut tackler against receivers and running backs. Generally gets the thighs of ballcarriers on cut tackles to bring him them down. Willing to lower a shoulder to hit a back, even if it's a bit late. Impressive chasing to the opposite side of the field, using his speed and the angle to track them down before they reach the end zone. Also capable of chasing down running backs from behind if they get outside him to the sideline.

Intangibles: Coaches have no issues with his work ethic. Has gained bulk in the weight room during his time at NMSU. Did not play football until his junior year of high school, focused on baseball before that. Hasn't missed a game in his Aggies career.

[Lout]

Chimdi Chekwa - 6' 192lbs Ohio St

Read & React: Reads the quarterback's eyes and reacts quickly to the ball in the air. Often involved in plays after coming off his man because he's looking into the backfield, but will also get beat when falling for pump fakes and double moves because of his aggressiveness.

Man Coverage: Has quick feet and fluid hips to stay with most receivers throughout most routes. Smooth, quick pedal when not in press-bail, patient waiting for his man to make the first move off the line. Maintains contact down the sideline, but needs to find the ball in the air more consistently. Needs to know where his help comes from on a given play -- gets in trouble playing inside position and getting beat outside. Will give up strength to many NFL receivers, who will shield him with their bodies on slant patterns and go through him on jump balls (though his vertical gives him a chance to break up those passes). Plays well off the line and in press-bail. Will mix it up just inside the five-yard mark, but does not usually get his hands on his man at the line of scrimmage, backpedaling or bailing per the team's scheme.

Zone Coverage: Could excel as a zone corner because of his toughness, change-of-direction ability and quickness to the ball. Reads routes and the eyes of the quarterback and comes off his man to pick up the underneath out route and makes a play on the ball. Able to bring down receivers quickly after the catch. Transitions well from his low, quick pedal to plant and drive. Able to knock away passes in front of the receiver or as the ball is caught because of his length and closing speed. He must prove discipline to stay in his zone until the ball is away, or quarterbacks and receivers will take advantage of the vacated area.

Closing/Recovery: Excellent closing speed to make tackles or get to the receiver while the ball is in the air. Plants and drives quickly after recognizing stop or slant routes when playing off of a receiver. Reaches in front of receivers to knock away passes without interfering, though he will commit penalties when not looking for the ball. Recovers well if receiver gets inside position downfield, using his speed to get back to the play, but is at times a step late to get back to deep balls if biting on double move. Lacks the natural hands for interceptions.

Run Support: Should be capable of chopping down running backs at the next level, but won't be a superstar in this part of his game. Gives good effort to shed receiver's blocks but is more effective using his speed and instincts to beat them. Comes on run blitzes off the edge; forces plays inside but needs to work on defeating fullback blocks with his hands to be a factor against the run.

Tackling: Is not a physically imposing cornerback, with thin legs and arms, but has the length and tenacity to wrap and drag down most receivers after the catch. Effective cut tackler against the run when he keeps his head up; will escort backs out of bounds. Puts a shoulder into receivers after the catch if playing off. Can be easily eluded in space after trying to break down; looks a bit clumsy at times approaching ballcarriers in the open field. Lack of strength and bulk might cause him issues bringing down larger NFL receivers on the outside.

Intangibles: Tough corner with the confidence to come back and make a good play after giving up a touchdown. Missed start with a left shoulder injury in October 2008 but still played in the game. Missed most of the 2011 Sugar Bowl with a broken right wrist.

[OchoNueve]

I wanna change my vote to Edmond Gates, just watched that dudes highlight film and interview. Cool dude.