Ideal 1st Round Pick for Carolina [UPDATED]

[MHS831]

I agree that we need a WR and I think Watkins is a stud--I also like Evans (Tex A&M) a lot--big guy with decent speed if we go with one in the first.  I also think taking a year to develop a WR is common.  I am not certain that we can afford to wait another year. 

 

I think we pretty much have to go LT with such glaring needs at both T spots.

 

The good news is that WR is deep.  I think Moncrief (Miss), Beckham (LSU), and Matthews (Vandy) would be solid potential #1 WRs in the second.

 

Will Gettlemen draft a WR and sign a veteran to a 1-year deal?  Prolly.

 

He will re-sign Ginn and Lafell.

[MichaelNewtonII]

Great point

Vertical should be more important than straight height, unless someone is really, really short.   Smith used to be able to jump with the best of them and that negated his height.

 

[MHS831]

I mean legit NFL player, that is a #1 in the NFL.  Name the last one that took 3 years to turn into a guy ready for the role.  

 

Roleplaying WRs generally are the ones that take time to develop.  Studs tend to studs in today's NFL IMO

 

I get you.  I think you are right, but I think this draft (especially compared to last year's) is so much better.  Considering that we have glaring needs at both T spots-(Gross could retire and Bell is nothing more that depth), I am hoping we can find that stud in the second round.

 

I think there are studs in the second round, and I think Gettlemen will draft one then and sign a vet to a 1-year deal.  However, If the top 3 Tackles are gone and Watkins or Evans is sitting there, I jump on the WR.

I think we will be picking in the second half of the round.  I expect 2-3 WRs to be gone, Watkins included.

 

[rayzor]

watkins has some incredibly talent and a ton of upside.

lot's more to like about him, tho.

 

 

either WR or OT is the way to go in the first couple rounds, tho. i'm not really sold on any, but watkins just seems like the kind of guy the org likes/prefers.

[MichaelNewtonII]

Evans is a good WR but i think watkins is pure stud

[Jackofalltrades]

Taylor Lewan - OT

6'8 - 315lbs

I actually had a daydream Gettleman picked two OTs in the 2014 draft..

Too tall for me, naturally plays with a high center of gravity and the technicians in the NFL will dip their shoulders and run around him. IMO.

[DirtyMagic97]

WR class is going to be very thin this year.

[TheRumGone]

Too tall for me, naturally plays with a high center of gravity and the technicians in the NFL will dip their shoulders and run around him. IMO.

 

matt kalil says hello...

not comparing play but they have similar measurements

[ZB1224]

WR class is going to be very thin this year.

 

Yeah probably overall, but there are some potential #1's in the first round imo with Evans, Watkins, Lee, and Matthews (especially Evans and Watkins). Really thin after the 2nd round though, so we'll need to scoop one up in the 1st or 2nd.

[MCC]

WR class is going to be very thin this year.

 

Seriously? This  class is one of the deepest in the last couple years.

[MichaelNewtonII]

we need to get one of the top ones. Watkins, Marqise Lee or Evans

WR class is going to be very thin this year.

 

[DirtyMagic97]

Seriously? This  class is one of the deepest in the last couple years.

 

It definitely won't be come combine. What you will see are a bunch of "experts" claiming these guy's faults "really aren't that bad."  That's a situation I don't want to be in.

[Jackofalltrades]

matt kalil says hello...

not comparing play but they have similar measurements

No doubt, but it's something to consider. I like more compact guys who don't have to work as hard to get and stay low. If he has the feet, strength and most of all the technique then I'm fine with it.

[TheRumGone]

watkins has some incredibly talent and a ton of upside.

lot's more to like about him, tho.

 

 

either WR or OT is the way to go in the first couple rounds, tho. i'm not really sold on any, but watkins just seems like the kind of guy the org likes/prefers.

 

Great kid. He has gotten into a bit of trouble with weed and adderall (normal college kid stuff) but his dad probably kicked his fuging ass for that. I wouldn't expect anything else.

 

Mike Evans is also a big time competitor. Reminded me of Cam when he was in his interview after the Alabama loss.