Tony Fiametta FB Syrcause

[CharlotteBeer.com]

The guy has 4.6 speed and strength, but he's pretty much just a blocker. His scouting report says he is too stiff and slow on the field to play h-back or tight end because he takes too long to get into his route.

This draft grows more disappointing.

Are you aware of how we use Brad Hoover, who it is clear Fiammetta is destined to replace?

He was considered by many to be the best fullback in this draft. For a team like the Panthers, whose run game would not be what it is without a quality fullback, I think this was a good pick.

I'm only concerned that we're not acquiring the defensive players we need, or the offensive linemen. But I do like the player.

[rayzor]

I'm surprised many of you hadn't heard of Fiametta. He was lauded going into the draft and was considered highly by more than a few Panthers fans as a suitable replacement for Hoover.

And expecting the FO to pick from Kiper's list is silly.

You HEAR THAT DELHOMMEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:lol::lol::lol:

too funny. what was that flying overhead?

[Wolfcop]

The Panthers are going BPA right now, which I like. I think that is the best philosophy, especially for Rd 4-7.

[SmootsDaddy89]

I'm really upset we picked a fullback who may not be a great rusher. Because we will give him the ball 10 times next season and it's important that he get 15 yards on each of those runs or we'll never make the playoffs GOD.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I'm really upset we picked a fullback who may not be a great rusher. Because we will give him the ball 10 times next season and it's important that he get 15 yards on each of those runs or we'll never make the playoffs GOD.

:cheers2:

[Sloth]

Thank God we got a blocking-only FB in the 4th. Those guys NEVER turn up in UDFA.

[Mr. Scot]

I've been wanting a successor to Hoover for years now.

[Squirrel]

great pick. We are doing two things in this draft filling needs this year but also getting players that will takeover next season. Next year draft if everything goes well we can pick any postion we want and not have a need.

[R0CKnR0LLA]

Thank God we got a blocking-only FB in the 4th. Those guys NEVER turn up in UDFA.

Quinn Johnson just went to Packers, Fiametta wouldn't have even lasted to our 5th round pick. I'm very glad we got this guy.

[mountainpantherfan]

I love the pick but with also picking Goodson the pick before I don't see how both are going to make the final roster. Hoover isn't getting cut this season and of course Stewart and Williams are going to be on the roster. The Panthers have taken 5 backs into the season before but not in a few years. Surprising but I guess with the low amount of cap space maybe this year they aren't planning on keeping all of their draft picks and figure that some competition amoung the draftees would be a good way to go.

As for not drafting OL, I think this speaks volumns on how the coaching staff feel about Schwarts and Beaunuea (I really don't know how to spell either of their names).

[Squirrel]

We will carry 3 rb's and 2 fb's. Smashmouth football.

[Kyle82]

Kind of surprised with this one....can't wait to see how he pans out.

[Fox007]

I like this pick, best pick since Brown for us.

[Sloth]

Quinn Johnson just went to Packers, Fiametta wouldn't have even lasted to our 5th round pick. I'm very glad we got this guy.

Hoover gone this year? We carrying 2 FB and 3 RB into the season? Are we going to try and sneak 4th round picks onto the PS?