Mel Kiper says DT for the Panthers in the first

[Icege]

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[savage]

here is the writeup:

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Sheldon Richardson *

Carolina Panthers (7-9)

COLLEGE: Missouri

AGE: 21

HT: 6-4

WT: 295

POS: DT

Analysis: The Panthers hit a home run with their first pick in 2012 when they landed Luke Kuechly, and Richardson brings a little bit of what Kuechly does at linebacker, but on the defensive line. Richardson made an unusually high number of tackles from the defensive tackle position because he has a quick burst off the snap, shows great strength in short-yardage situations and knows how to use his hands to get off blocks and make plays. The guy can even drop into coverage and will destroy screen plays. Carolina may need help at wide receiver, but the Panthers really need to strengthen the D-line as well.

[Panther53521]

no QB's at all in the first round?

there will be a team or two that will reach for a QB in the first.

[CatMan72]

Mock drafts in January are funny.

[The Huddler]

Wtf we need a linebacker

[Guest BlueBoy]

Those draft gurus unfortunately aren't paid to get anything right.

[KendrickPanther]

Part of their job is to constantly change their mocks to create "new" content for readers. There's no way 32 teams pass on Quwattabacks. Hell The Golden Calf of Bristol went in the first. I just don't see us drafting defensive line in the first. We need big men to protect the Quwattaback. There has to be a well thought of offensive lineman at that spot or maybe a trade down scenario where we can protect our Franchise. To be honest DT has a pretty high bust rate in the first round. There are lots of steals 2nd through 5th if you have a good staff identifying them. (oh crap)

[lonepalmdawg]

John Jenkins Georgia please

[PantherFanOne]

I f Eric Fisher (Central Michigan) falls to us at # 14 and we decide not to go DT, i would gladly take him. .Fisher is a balanced athlete and plays with excellent coordination and length for a 6-7, 305-pound blocker. Gross is getting up in age for a LT and Fisher would be a good replacement,inmy opinion.

[pantherj]

Part of their job is to constantly change their mocks to create "new" content for readers. There's no way 32 teams pass on Quwattabacks. Hell The Golden Calf of Bristol went in the first. I just don't see us drafting defensive line in the first. We need big men to protect the Quwattaback. There has to be a well thought of offensive lineman at that spot or maybe a trade down scenario where we can protect our Franchise. To be honest DT has a pretty high bust rate in the first round. There are lots of steals 2nd through 5th if you have a good staff identifying them. (oh crap)

Is that you Gettleman?

[Kevin Greene]

If Kiper says DT then we're definately going OT.

Excellent.

[Who Said What?]

I want to see how Vaccaro does at the combine. Man could we use a play making safety along side Godfrey.

I wanted a Safety too, but Vaccaro and Mcdonald looked lost most of the season. i would rather see what Campbell can do full time and go DT Jenkins out of Georgia. Then see if we could get a Safety a little later.

[h0llywood]

Mel Kiper's QB Big Board:

1) Mike Glennon

2) Matt Barkley

3) Geno Smith

4) Tyler Wilson

5) Ryan Nassib

I've never seen Mike Glennon play but judging by a lot of you he isn't that great. He is #1 for Mel Kiper.

[catnip]

Walter football has us looking at Hankins at DT. He is more of a NT. We have needs at OL, DL, WR, S, and CB.

Lets see if Gettleman gets it right.