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your favorite offensive and defensive pick..


panther4life

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Excluding Kalil,Blackmon,Clairborne and no trading back

As of right now for me

Offense: Alshon Jeffrey

I just love the possibility of adding a big weapon for Newton. I feel like Jeffrey could be a deadly redzone option for Cam and will open up more single coverage for Smith for the duration of his career, much like having Moose did. A 4 wide receiver set of Smith,Jeffrey,Lafell, and Gettis would make me feel more confident against high powered offenses like New Orleans than any defensive player would here. Would also be nice insurance in the case of an injury to Smith or any other receiver.

Defense: Janoris Jenkins:

Corner was the biggest need going into the season on D last year and remains true this year

The draft does not have a lineman or linebacker that makes more sense here, further supporting the decision to go corner here. Jenkins is the most proven player to be NFL ready and would be a great compliment to Gamble. Speaking of which if Gamble got hurt I'd be terrified of captain or butler facing #1 receivers.

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Assuming we're talking about our 1st round pick

Offense: Reily Reiff

Defense: Undecided, right now leaning toward Still or Coples. NOT Kirkpatrick. My feelings about Coples are following a similar trend as my feelings did about Cam last off season. Severe doubt leading to cautious optimism. We'll see if it progresses to unquestioned faith before the draft like last year, too (but I doubt it).

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