Draftinsider.net Panther's draft review

[The Golden Child]

Star Lotulelei/DT/Utah (Round 1, pick #14): We reported the days leading to the draft Lotulelei was the player Carolina wanted and they would consider moving up to acquire the dominant tackle.  Hence, when he slid to the 14th pick it was an easy decision.  Heart condition or not, this selection represents great value.  Lotulelei controls the line of scrimmage but is more than just a space eater and easily gets outside the box to make plays.  Expect him to be a day one starter and the steal of round one.

Kwann Short/DT/Purdue (Round 2, pick #44): Carolina flooded the defensive tackle position and picked Short in round two.  At the top of his game he offers Lotulelei-type qualities and is a dominant force in his own right.  Short does not consistently play at a high level, which is a problem.  Considering there were few defensive ends, right tackles, receivers or other positions of need available with this pick, Short represents good value and helps solidify the Panthers interior defensive line.

Edmund Kugbila/G/Valdosta State (Round 4, pick #108): The fourth frame was a bit early for Kugbila on our boards but there’s no denying he’s a terrific developmental prospect with great upside.  A massive blocker and underrated athlete, Kugbila offers potential in a variety of blocking schemes.  If he develops at a quick rate Carolina will be set at the guard position with Kugbila and Amini Silatolu, the teams second round choice in 2012.

A.J. Klein/ILB/Iowa State (Round 5, pick #148): From a value standpoint we love the pick of Klein in round five.  The dominant run defender is smart as well as tough, forcing the action in the box.  Exactly what will Carolina do with this pick?  That’s our concern.  They’re loaded at middle linebacker with rookie sensation Luke Kuechly as well as free agent pick up Chase Blackburn.  In our opinion Klein is a two-down defender who will struggle on the outside.  If the Panthers give 3-4 looks on occasion, he will be a natural fit on the inside.

Kenjon Barner/RB/Oregon (Round 6, pick #182): Barner was another value pick and a good way for the Panthers to round out the draft.  He’ll offer depth and speed at the running back position and potentially an alternative if Carolina chooses to release or not sign one of their veteran ball carriers in the near future.

Grade: B. The downside of this draft is the fact Carolina did not come away with a receiver despite the fact the draft was deep at the position.  Then again the Panthers filled needs and did a sensational job drafting for value.  It would not be a surprise if all these picks but Kugbila end up on the 53 in September, and at worst he’s a practice squad player.  These are not sexy picks rather meat and potatoes players with long NFL careers ahead of them.

 

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[Gin and Juice]

Deep? Ha! Deep with no.2-4 type WR! No thanks, we got enough of those! We need a Bona Fide no.1

[PantherAZ]

Deep? Ha! Deep with no.2-4 type WR! No thanks, we got enough of those! We need a Bona Fide no.1

Exactly what I was going to say. After the 1st round, we should not take a WR unless Getts sees something that no one else does.

[Kuech the Sneak]

I disagree with the part at the end saying kugbila might not make the 53, but fair assessment

[MHS831]

POINT A: If he develops at a quick rate Carolina will be set at the guard position with Kugbila and Amini Silatolu, the teams second round choice in 2012.

 

 

POINT B:  It would not be a surprise if all these picks but Kugbila end up on the 53 in September, and at worst he’s a practice squad player.

What is he saying about Kugbila?

[CRA]

POINT A: If he develops at a quick rate Carolina will be set at the guard position with Kugbila and Amini Silatolu, the teams second round choice in 2012.

POINT B: It would not be a surprise if all these picks but Kugbila end up on the 53 in September, and at worst he’s a practice squad player.

What is he saying about Kugbila?

He is a project. One that most likely will take time.

[XClown1986]

All of our draft picks will make the roster. I don't think there is any question with this.

[CRA]

All of our draft picks will make the roster. I don't think there is any question with this.

When was the last draft class all of our picks where on the active roster week 1?

[The Golden Child]

All of our draft picks will make the roster. I don't think there is any question with this.

We only have 5 so yeah.

[rayzor]

I'm confused about something....when he was talking baout short, did he say that DE was a position of need?

 

other than that i agree with pretty much everything. 

[CarolinaCoolin]

I'm confused about something....when he was talking baout short, did he say that DE was a position of need?

other than that i agree with pretty much everything.

Yeah saw that two. Idk

[LinvilleGorge]

If Kugbila doesn't make the 53, then he very well may be the highest drafted player who doesn't.  You absolutely expect your 4th round pick to be on the roster.  If he's not on the final roster, expect imminent Huddle implosion.  Gettleman would take a lot of flack for that and rightly so.

[jarhead]

I'm confused about something....when he was talking baout short, did he say that DE was a position of need?

 

other than that i agree with pretty much everything. 

 

 

I think he had a brain fart

[rayzor]

If Kugbila doesn't make the 53, then he very well may be the highest drafted player who doesn't.  You absolutely expect your 4th round pick to be on the roster.  If he's not on the final roster, expect imminent Huddle implosion.  Gettleman would take a lot of flack for that and rightly so.

agreed. i like kugbila and think he'll work out, but he's still very much a developmental player which is exactly what people say they didn't want in a WR. 

 

as much as i like kugbila, i would rather we had picked up a RG in FA and drafted patton then.

 

oh well.i hope going all in on the big mollies with the first three picks and using the last couple on positions we were already stacked at pays off.