Poe is Mayock's top DT

[pantherclaw]

I'm sure that won't change the negatice poe vibe that many have

Mayock is the first to say, ya rate by tape. If they hve a good combine, then ya go back and watch more tape, to comfirm or deny.

Most experts agree, he is the best dt in the draft. Worth the 9th overall, whether ya agree or not.

Of coourse, this doesn't mean the Panthers will draft him..

[vorbis]

Poe smells a bit too raw for Carolina's tastes at #9, but I could be wrong. I'm thinking Nick Perry or Stephen Gilmore, even though one might not be available at 9 and one might be a big time reach there.

[Panthro]

Ask the Jets about Dewayne Robinson

[CRA]

He was tied for 5th prior to the combine...that was based on his play and knowing he had a great skill set. IMO it just confirms the gap between 1 and 6 is small...

Also, in now way does Mayock turning his top 5 upsid down mean most experts agree...

[Ivan The Awesome]

Question about Rivera's defense. Isn't he trying to formulate a hybrid 3-4-3 defense?

[Dex]

Question about Rivera's defense. Isn't he trying to formulate a hybrid 3-4-3 defense?

It's been mentioned.

[Ivan The Awesome]

If he is, do we actually have a NT that would be the anchor for said hybrid?

[LinvilleGorge]

I'm intrigued as hell about him. If we take him, I'll assume that the staff has done a ton of research on him and they feel like they can motivate him and coach him up. You can't teach his talent and attributes - however, that's what is said about most draft busts.

If we take a DT in the 1st, he's #1 on my wish list as of right now.

[Dex]

If he is, do we actually have a NT that would be the anchor for said hybrid?

Off the top of my head I don't think we have anyone over 310 lbs... You could say Edwards I suppose...

Edit. Kearse and Shirley are over 310lb. Shirley is almost 350lb apparently. So anchor? Maybe... Starter? Unlikely.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Off the top of my head I don't think we have anyone over 310 lbs... You could say Edwards I suppose...

Edit. Kearse and Shirley are over 310lb. Shirley is almost 350lb apparently. So anchor? Maybe... Starter? Unlikely.

Exactly. I hate to say it but if he's going to pull off this mad scientist hybrid defense. Poe just assured himself a #9 pick in this draft.

The guy can play 3-4 and 4-3. Which would lead me to believe he's the guy Rivera would want.

[panthers55]

If Rivera is willing to groom him and let him develop then Poe has the athleticism to be our next Kris Jenkins. But he is not going to do much in 2012. It will take him time to learn better hand and foot technique. hop we are longsighted enough to see potential down the road. Because if we do go DT, he would be my choice.

[JawnyBlaze]

I think Poe is absolutely worth the #9 pick. I just feel Brockers is more worth it, but I still like Poe.

And Perry and Gilmore? I'd be shocked if either were drafted in the top half of the 1st. Perry might go a bit higher to a 3-4 pass rusher needy team like SD or NYJ, but if they pass on him I doubt he goes before the Patriots select.

[Marguide]

Last year at this time I knew exactly who I wanted. This year, I haven't a clue. It is still a jumbled mess to me.

There are a number of good candidates, but no one seems to really jump out as the clear BPA once you get past Luck, RGIII, Kalil, and Claiborne.

The problem with Poe is none of us have access to game tape, and unless you are a Memphis fan, it is hard to get a clear idea of what he did on the field.

Poe, Brockers, Cox, Coples, Kuechley, Blackmon, Kirkpatrick, Reiff...hell, toss them all in a hat at this point. I think our scouts this year really have their work cut out for them to help MH make the right pick.

[JawnyBlaze]

And then take Kuechley, Kirkpatrick and Reiff right back out of that hat :)