Tavon Austin projected to be top 15 pick.

[Navy_football]

Austin's "cuttability" is phenomenal. He'll be dangerous in space. My only question is can he get up and catch those lasers from Cam?

[AceMan]

I wouldn't mind it if we hadn't already wasted two picks on "slot" receivers (Pilares, Adams)

[Ja Rhule]

Austin is DeSean Jackson/Percy Harvin kind of a guy. Same size and skill set. He's 5'9 and 178lbs... Almost identical to DeSean Jackson. DeSean Jackson missed 9 games over 5 years. So Jackson didn't really "got killed" because he's small.

[KJ89]

Austin's "cuttability" is phenomenal. He'll be dangerous in space. My only question is can he get up and catch those lasers from Cam?

His "cuttability" is like a dance. It's amazing.

And yeah, getting up is important.

[CPF4LIFE]

I like Stedman Bailey just as much. Might be a better pick in the second round.

[Mr. Scot]

I see Dante Hall more than DeSean Jackson, but the basic skill set being referenced is the same.

He knows how to use his blockers better than any college kid ought to. And his elusiveness? Jaw dropping.

When I imagine what he could become with Steve Smith as a mentor...

[carolina-chuck]

It's beyond fugging hilarious that you want Austin when you were completely against bringing in Harvin when they are the EXACT same player.

Like could be the dumbest/funniest poo I've ever read on here next to when Mrtouchdown said that Eric Fisher didn't deserve to be in the first round and that I was retarded for thinking so.

SKIP TO 48 SEC

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-draft/0ap2000000150766/West-Virginia-Pro-Day-impressions

[BigSyke]

Panthers need a better SCORING OFFENSE....not yards but SCORING.....you dont win games by gaining 573 yards and only putting up 22.3 points. they only scored 216 offensive points the whole year. they are 18th in points per game.....a below avg scoring offense. they only avg 1.6 tds in the redzone per game which is 16th. they are 24th in touchdown passes per game also.

panthers are poor in the redzone. they move the ball decently, but they cant finish the job in the red zone. Thats where a big te would help out a whole bunch. that's what really helped the pats...not welker.

patriots scored 354 offensive points.......welker only had 6 tds this year. belly really didnt try hard to keep him either...........telling.

the most tds by gronk are 17 while the most tds by welker are 9......tight ends have more of an impact than slots.

like i said start naming all these STAR SLOT WR THAT ARE MAKING SUCH A HUGE IMPACT on these good offenses........you can get a decent slot later that people will have to plan for as well.....

as long as they are quick, run routes well and are sure handed....last time i checked welker runs a 4.6...lol (hes quick, he doesnt have deep speed)

also austin compares to percy not jackson. austin's highest avg is 13 while jackson's was 18 in college......not the same player.

lol bottom line is panthers have no big target for newton, that can also be a speedy deep threat. oh yeah its plenty people with potential, but thats just a word for "i have not done anything yet".

last time i checked the superbowl winners had TWO deep threats and USED THEM TO WIN TOO. if not for that long play by jones ravens would have lost denver. also check out this display of the deep threat at the superbowl baby.........................................

ball was underthrown but he still got in.....

[carolina-chuck]

last time i checked the superbowl winners had TWO deep threats and USED THEM TO WIN TOO. if not for that long play by jones ravens would have lost denver. also check out this display of the deep threat at the superbowl baby.........................................

Dont forget about Dennis Pitta

[KJ89]

I understand the argument for 'size', but there isn't a single WR in this draft that has Tavon's playmaking abilities. Cordarrelle is the closest but he's not the most dependable receiver. Keep this in mind (for those who are referencing Smitty as the slot receiver), Smith will likely be retiring after this season. It's not illogical for Getts to draft a speedy WR to replace him.

Exactly my point.

[Peppers90 NC]

Smith will likely be retiring after this season.

I wouldn't make this assumption, do you know how much money he is scheduled to make these last 3 years?

[carpanfan96]

http://voices.yahoo.com/are-taller-wide-receivers-better-nfl-6349.html?cat=14

It's an older article, but still... In 2004, the average height of an NFL receiver was 6-1 and the most productive group of receiver's was the 6-0 group.

The average height of an NFL receiver is 6'1" but the most productive height group in virtually every category are the receivers that stand 6'0". For all of the talk about taller receivers these numbers just go to show that the 'proto-typical' wide receiver is really the most productive. I guess that's why they are 'proto-typical' huh? Will wonders never cease?

In 2012 the top 5 WR in yardage were all taller then 6-3 and 15 of the top 20 were 6-1 or taller. Only 3 of those players were shorter then 6-0 tall (Steve Smith, Wes Welker and Lance Moore). Link

In 2011, 6 of the top 10 were 6-3 or taller, with only 6 players in the top 20 being under 6-1. Only 3 players in the top 20 were under 6-0 tall. (Steve Smith, Wes Welker, Antonio Brown) Link

[KJ89]

He's obviously ready to be done. It's smart too. A fully functional body would be nice.

He's my favorite player ever. Grew up idolizing him. I've watched every interview. You can tell he's ready to hang 'em up.

There will never be as Smitty 2.0. But there has to be a replacement.

Think about the impact Smith would make if he left. The offense would be half of what it is now

[BigSyke]

lol replace smith with tavon....tavon is a SLOT........smith is a deep threat in his prime..and still is a decent one now, just not as effective because he has slowed down some.

if you can sell me that tavon could be similar to jackson or smith i wouldnt mind him......still wouldnt pick him at 14 because d.jack was a early 2nd round pick and smith was a 3rd rounder. .....