Panther's Draft Pick #43: Everette Brown (DE)

by LittleKing on Apr 29, 2009 1:35 PM EDT in NFL Draft Comment 26 comments

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2007 file photo, Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins, front, is sacked by Florida State defensive end Everette Brown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Brown is a top prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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6 months ago: FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2007 file photo, Colorado quarterback Cody Hawkins, front, is sacked by Florida State defensive end Everette Brown in the third quarter of an NCAA college football game in Boulder, Colo. Brown is a top prospect in the 2009 NFL Draft. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)

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Everette Brown

Upside: A

Everette Brown can provide an immediate impact to the Panthers defensive line. He has excellent pass rushing skills and is likely to quickly bypass both Charles Johnson and Tyler Brayton as the starter at left defensive end. He has a quick release off the edge, a good arsenal of moves, and stays quite low to the ground. Some have compared him to Dwight Freeney from Indianapolis in this respect. He was projected as a first round selection and some had as high as a top ten pick earlier this year.

In addition, his character is a perfect fit for the Panthers as he has been a leader for he Seminoles in his volunteer efforts. He also hails from nearby Wilson, NC, not too far from Peppers hometown of Bailey, NC.

Downside: B

Brown's size is the biggest concern. Many scouting reports placed him as a hybrid (tweener) DE/OLB in a 3-4 defense. He's been compared to DeMarcus Ware, which isn't a bad thing, but Ware does play in a 3-4. Because he's a little smaller his rushing defense could be suspect, especially when facing a hefty offensive lineman. He could stand to add a few pounds to his frame.

Fit: A

Just the though of having Julius Peppers and Everette Brown on the defensive line gives me a great big smile. While there is uncertainty with Peppers future, I have no doubt I want them to play at least one year together. On the other hand if Peppers isn't around this year, Brown should be able to step in a provide an adequate replacement.

With the addition of Ron Meeks as the Panthers defensive coordinator, this pick fits perfectly in his style of defensive player.

Scouting Reports:

NFL Combine

Tomahawk Nation "Exit Interview"

Seminoles Bio

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To be honest,...

I’m a Falcons fan, but I’m an FSU alum. Seeing EB get drafted by the Panthers was a nightmare. Don’t buy the talk about him not making it as a 4-3 end in the NFL. The ACC had a few OTs go early in the past couple of drafts, and EB beat them all. My goodness, could you encourage your GM to trade Peppers already. Matt Ryan looks better upright… =)

"We're not maxed out, ... The best is still ahead of us."

Bobby Bowden

by NaGaNole on Apr 29, 2009 2:20 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Yes, EB faced a quality LT just about every week

and he put up 13.5 sacks I believe.

I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com

by Jaxon on Apr 29, 2009 3:26 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Thanks for the respect.

I think you all had a good draft as well. Many of us here would have been excited to land Jerry, Moore, and Sidbury.

However, I gotta wonder how your front 7 will hold up against our run. The safety Moore is a big guy and could help there, but do you really want to have 8 in the box with Smitty and Moose on the edges?

I think the NFC South will come down to ATL and Car, but we’ll have to wait and see.

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on Apr 29, 2009 3:55 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel better about our front 7 than last year...

The depth helps a lot. When it comes to the draft, I think TD hits home runs. I don’t know if Moore will be a huge upgrade from Malloy this year. He’s younger and will be more athletic, but you have to expect some rookie mistakes. No disrespect intended, but teams will not be as fearful of your WRs because of the QB. He is a winner, but he can’t stretch the field like he could before his last surgery (IMHO). He has Pennington syndrome. He’s gonna win you more games then he’ll lose for you, but he’s not a big time QB. The line and RBs are stout, and I’m sure you’ll lean on those guys to carry the off. I think your outside pass rush will be great, but how do you feel about your DTs? In the games I saw of CAR last year, it seemed to be a weak spot on the D.

"We're not maxed out, ... The best is still ahead of us."

Bobby Bowden

by NaGaNole on Apr 30, 2009 11:13 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

We don't mind the disrespect...

He only threw for 594 yards and 3 TDs against 0 INTs last year against you. Oh, and on 64 passes. That’s 9.3 YPA, but hey, don’t let facts get in the way of your argument. The guy will just keep on “small-time QBing” us to wins.

by MichaelProcton on Apr 30, 2009 2:27 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant no disrespect.

It was an opinion, I’m not blogging here to me rude. I just like the conversation. Those starts are nice, but please remember that he played behind the whole 2nd game. CAR threw a whole lot more than they would have liked to. He is efficient. He’s a winner. I think I said that. The YPA is nice to look at, but that game is an example given that he’s not the QB for a shootout. He will win you games, but he’s really needs to rely on his run game to win the big ones.

"We're not maxed out, ... The best is still ahead of us."

Bobby Bowden

by NaGaNole on Apr 30, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Can't argue with that...

See Arizona game last year…

by ClaytonFire on Apr 30, 2009 7:09 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don't think you've offended anybody

Its always nice to banter with other fans. You have more positive comments about Delhomme than many of the fans that post on this site.

I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com

by Jaxon on Apr 30, 2009 11:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Dito

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on May 1, 2009 12:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I feel good about our DT's

Last year we had no depth and from mid-season on it showed up. With a better DT rotation we will be just fine. Last year we had a late round draft pick named Hayden who was more of a project and he should be better this year after a “red-shirt” year, so to speak. We may also sign a free agent DT still like Dwayne Robertson. I am not hoping for him, he is just a name I have heard that we are interested in.

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on Apr 30, 2009 3:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Well reasoned

"We're not maxed out, ... The best is still ahead of us."

Bobby Bowden

by NaGaNole on Apr 30, 2009 5:34 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

One thing I noticed...

Hayden switched to a real DL number (#98), so maybe he’s a bigger deal in the roster planning.

by MichaelProcton on Apr 30, 2009 9:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's hope so.

I remember when he got drafted, he was supposed to be more of a run stopper than anything else, but he was a bit undersized at 6’4" 290. Hopefully this has been a good year of improvement.

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on May 1, 2009 1:02 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Let's not be presumptuous...

I think Brown will have to earn a starting spot over Johnson and Brayton. Both are much more stout against the run, and both obviously have experience in the system.

by MichaelProcton on Apr 29, 2009 2:58 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Agree. It's not going to be handed to him

but the 3rd and long DL package looks made for him at the outset. Should be fun to see it develop.

I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com

by Jaxon on Apr 29, 2009 3:28 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I bet the DL and DC get excited thinking about the different combinations.

We all know why we brought EB in . . . to get the QB and make plays in the back field. I honestly do not care who is lined up as the “starter”. We now have plenty of options for several circumstances.

I see Brayton/Johnson getting more snaps on “running downs” and EB/Pep coming off the edge with some combo of Brayton, Johnson, D-Lew, and Irvin in the middle. I still think EB will get snaps on “running downs” and play well, but Brayton and Johnson are more than likely going to be better at stopping the run than EB. I could be wrong, but the point is we have talent and options.

Go get’em Cats!

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on Apr 29, 2009 3:50 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Of course not

but I would say he should have a shot at starting. Unlike some rookies.

by LittleKing on Apr 29, 2009 9:05 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Nice job LK!

I’m curious to see his arsenal of moves on display. I wonder too if Peppers moves back to the left side on 1st & 2nd down being the better run stopper. I would like to see multiple packages and alignments used.

I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com

by Jaxon on Apr 29, 2009 3:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

I've said this before...

But I’d guess Pep will stay at RE if Brown isn’t in the game.

by MichaelProcton on Apr 29, 2009 5:52 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Im really liking the DNWD…we should definitely keep this up

by Zeus12888 on Apr 29, 2009 3:42 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

??? DNWD? Explain please?

I blog the Carolina Panthers at www.catscratchreader.com

by Jaxon on Apr 29, 2009 3:54 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

It is from an FSU interview/article on EB.

You can find info about this on the link above “Tomahawk Nation…”

“Additionally, Brown inspired “Do Not Want Dog” (DNWD), the official mascot of the fear Brown inspires in opponents. . . We promise to pass DNWD along to any decent blog of the NFL team lucky enough to land #99."

Will Parker

by WillParker81 on Apr 29, 2009 3:58 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs