Carolina-Chuck's 2014 Mock Off-season V2.0

[carolina-chuck]

Previous Mock Draft:

(1) Jason Verrett CB, TCU

(2) Seantrel Henderson OT, Miami

(3) David Yankey OG/OT, Stanford

(4) Devante Parker WR, Louisville

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Carolina-Chuck's 2014 Mock Off-season V2.0

So far this season I have only done "one" mock draft/off-season thread. Thank God. I was planning to wait til the end of the season to do my second mock, but I couldn't help it after watching us get blown apart on Sunday night. Well, here it goes:

Free Agency:

- Greg Hardy DE, Carolina Panthers [top priority]

- Mike Mitchell FS, Carolina Panthers

- Jordan Gross LT, Carolina Panthers

- Travelle Wharton RG, Carolina Panthers

- Ted Ginn WR, Carolina Panthers

- Graham Gano K, Carolina Panthers

- "Charles Tillman" CB, Chicago Bears

I love Alterraun Verner, but I believe that he will be the top paid CB during the off-season. Some people have brought up Tillman's name on here, and it would be a great idea. Make perfect sense, since Tillman have played under Rivera in the past. Even though, Tillman is aging he was still playing at a pretty high level this season before he was injured. Could be have at cheap and would be an instant upgrade in the secondary.

Cuts:

- DeAngelo Williams or Jonathan Stewart RB

Cut whoever will hit our cap the least, but Stew would make more sense now since tearing his MCL. The man just cannot stay healthy. If we're lucky, maybe Stew will just hang it up after this season and save us some money.

- Charles Godfrey FS

No Need to Bring Back:

- Captain Munnerlyn CB

Shown game after game that he can be beaten in coverage.

- Brandon LaFell WR

Shown year after year that he is inconsistent. LaFell have improved a great deal since his rookie season, but I think he has reach his max. Nothing excited here to look at, and for the last time LaFell is not Moose2.0.

[carolina-chuck]

2014 NFL Mock Draft v2.0

(1) Jordan Matthews WR, Vanderbilt  6'3" 205lbs


When will this team give Cam Newton his weapons? The answer is now (2014). Hurney had constantly ignored certain positions on this team for years (DT/WR). Gettleman have solved one (DT) so far with Star and Short this past draft. Now, it's time to give Newton a legitimate receiver to groom with toward the future.

I debated with myself for days now between Matthews and Kelvin Benjamin. Benjamin exploded this season with Winston at helm with 14 tds this season, but I'm still not sold on him yet. I'm going to go with the kid who have done it consistently for the last three seasons, and the cousin of Jerry Rice. Matthews have caught 107 balls for 1334 yard and 5 tds in 2013 for another very good season.

(2) La'el Collins OT, LSU  6'5" 315lbs


Crossing my fingers that Collins is available here. He may be too intriguing for a team to draft him in the top half of the 2nd round. Never know tho since this is a pretty deep class of OL. Teams may not have to reach for guys like this past draft in April. If he's not available, I would go with James Hurst or Seantrel Henderson at this spot. Another guy that 'could' be here is Brandon Scherff.

Collins has very good size standing at 6'5 and 315 lbs. A very powerful run blocker and effective pass protector for Mettenberger at LSU. Collins would be an instant upgrade at RT over Bell next season, and the future blindside blocker for Cam.

(#70 LT)

[carolina-chuck]

(3) Jarvis Landry WR, LSU 6'0" 195lbs


Gettleman preached about having "touchdown scorers" kind of guys the first day in Charlotte. Jarvis Landry says "hello". The kid has 10 touchdowns for the season with a receiving average of 15.6. Landry doesnt just catch tds, he's a physical downfield blocker. Jarvis Landry will be a fine compliment to Jordan Matthews toward the future. Cam's smile just got even BIGGER. :)

(4) Deion Belue CB, Alabama 5'11" 183lbs


A Nick Saban coached defensive back. Belue is a very physical corner and does well in attacking the run game. Good added depth to the needy corner position of ours. Would rather have "Antone Exum" if he is to be available here tho.

[carolina-chuck]

(5) Bene Benwikere CB, San Jose State  5'11" 192lbs


One of my favorite player in this draft. Benwikere is a very underrated corner. The senior have picked off QBs five times this season. He could come in and instantly take over the slot for Munnerlyn. Benwikere possess natural hips in coverage and is an aggressive run tackler, but doesn't have the ideal speed.

 

(6. via Giants)  Silas Redd RB, USC  5'9" 200lbs


Dwill and Stew have been disappointments for some time now. One of them will not be back. Beside Cam, Tolbert is our 2nd best runner. Barner just doesn't look like he's capable of being a NFL running back right now. Silas Redd have been plagued by a knee injury this season, but could provide us with depth for next season if healthy.

 

(6) Safety / QB / DE

[carolina-chuck]

Projected 2014-2015 Carolina Panthers Roster

OFFENSE
QB: Cam Newton
RB: DeAngelo Williams / Kenjon Barner / **Silas Redd

FB: Mike Tolbert
WR: **Jordan Matthews / **Jarvis Landry
WR: Steve Smith / Ted Ginn Jr.

TE: Greg Olsen / Brandon Williams
LT: Jordan Gross / Chris Scott
LG: Travelle Wharton / Edmund Kugbila
C: Ryan Kalil

RG: Amini Silatolu / Nate Chandler
RT: **La'el Collins / Byron Bell

DEFENSE
LDE: Charles Johnson / Frank Alexander
DT: Dwan Edwards / Kawann Short
NT: Star Lotulelei / Colin Cole ?

RDE: Greg Hardy / Mario Addison / Wes Horton
SLB: Thomas Davis
MLB: Luke Kuechly
WLB: AJ Klein / Chase Blackburn

LCB: **Charles Tillman / **Bene Benwikere / Josh Thomas

RCB: Melvin White / **Deion Belue / Josh Norman
SS: Robert Lester
FS: Mike Mitchell / Collin Jones

Special Teams
K: Graham Gano
P: Brad Nortman
RT: Ted Ginn Jr.

[carolina-chuck]

Sorry, I had to split it up in multiple posts. It wouldn't let me put it all in one thread.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

Why do you say "have" instead of "has"

[Panthersguru14]

Looks good to me man! I really like the double dip at receiver and corner! I'm glad you agree that we need a tackle instead of guard since we have so much young talent at guard! I'll be posting mine soon, let me know what you think.

[carolina-chuck]

Why do you say "have" instead of "has"

Titties fu(k

[Ken]

Honestly would love us to draft an athletic TE in the later rounds. Heck won't even mind one in the 2nd. 

 

Not too much beef here as I like most of the players drafted. A bit too early to really critique.

[DaCityKats]

i wouldnt be upset with this, with Collins and Landry being my favorite picks by far.im doing one in January and thought about having Collins as my 2nd rounder and Landry as my 3rd.

[carolina-chuck]

Honestly would love us to draft an athletic TE in the later rounds. Heck won't even mind one in the 2nd.

Not too much beef here as I like most of the players drafted. A bit too early to really critique.

Yea, it's too early to predict anything.

And Id like to have a TE but I think it's really time that we start to give Cam real weapons at the WR position. It's time for us to surround Cam with players on the outside.

[carolina-chuck]

i wouldnt be upset with this, with Collins and Landry being my favorite picks by far.im doing one in January and thought about having Collins as my 2nd rounder and Landry as my 3rd.

I love Landry. The kid is also a damn good blocker downfield. He kinda remind me of Victor Cruz.

I wanted to put Moncrief there in the 3rd round but I really think that he will be gone by our pick. Thought of Odell Beckham Jr., but I think many teams are going to fall in love with his speed and being able to stretch the field.

If we could give Cam, Matthew/Benjamin and Landry our offense would explode. Matthews/Benj on the outside with Landry running the slot would compliment each other well.

 

La'el Collins is a stud. The man was playing LG last season for the Tigers, and now playing like a future NFL LT. Imo, we have to or should go with a receiver in the 1st. I believe that this draft is deep enough at OL (OT/OG) that could push one of the better OT like Collins into the late 2nd round where we will be picking.

[Swaggasaurus]

This a good one Chuckles. Matthews...that's my guy for round 1 for right now, I fugs with Collins and Landry too, nice touch with going right back to WR. BPA, all day.