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Gregg Rosenthal's speculation of Vets in trouble (no Panthers). A few WRs.


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It's probably a little early for what I'll call "practical speculation", but it's fun to speculate, and there are a few WRs on Rosenthal's list that may be in trouble after the draft.  As you can imagine, you're not necessarily talking the creme of the crop here, but there are some guys who may become something if given more of an opportunity (similar to what we already have). Some of you who are more familiar with the players may want to give some insight as to whether or not you'd think that they could offer the Panthers something. Remember, none of them are presently available. This is just something to kill time.

 

Kenny Britt

This almost surely will be Britt's final season with the Titans, assuming he's healthy enough to make the team. The Titans gave up a bounty to trade up for Justin Hunter in the second round because they don't trust Britt long-term -- or short-term. Nor should they. Just as concerning for Britt: His production and playing time could be reduced during his contract year because of all the wideouts on the team.

Brian Quick

I know that Tavon Austin and Stedman Bailey fundamentally are very different as receivers compared to Quick. The Rams expect a big jump from Quick on the outside. But teams don't draft two wide receivers with the hope they will be forced to draft two more the following year like theRams did. Chris Givens, a 2012 fourth-rounder, looks like a keeper. Quick is going to be battling a lot of people, including tight end Jared Cook, to make a bigger impact in 2013.

 

A.J. Jenkins

It would not be that surprising if fourth-round pick Quinton Patton stole snaps from Jenkins in San Francisco.

 

T.J. Graham

It's never a good sign when your team drafts a player almost exactly like you. That's what happened to Graham when the Bills selected Marquise Goodwin in the third round.

 

David Nelson

Davone Bess, acquired in a trade, probably will fill the slot receiver role that Nelson wanted.

 

Jerome Simpson

It's easy to imagine Simpson not making the team after they added Cordarelle Patterson in the first round.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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