Patrick Peterson, or Marcell Dareus.

If we’re top 3, pick AJ Green. 4th or 5th (since I doubt Green will still be on the board), take Peterson. I’d love to see us take Greg Childs later on, as well.

You’re looking at Revis 2.0, in fact… he could be better

I would love to see Peterson or Amakumara Drafted. We can use a shut down corner of this caliber.

The Panthers have got to straighten out our punchless offense, before strengthening the already pretty solid defense. So, I think WR is probably the biggest need. Yes, I know we spent 3 draft picks on WRs last year, however to this date, none of them have shown any potential to be the legitimate #2 receiver. Gettis has shown flashes, yes, but only as a contributing #3 or #4 “3rd down” receiver. Additionally, LaFell has been a big disappointment, and it is simply unknown if Armanti will ever be adept at playing WR. So, out of the 3 we picked last year, we still don’t have a complimentary player to Smitty.

Not only do we not have a complimentary player to Smitty, but Smitty is also aging rather quickly and might not have that many good years left, so we need to start finding a replacement for him too. Thus, the Panthers desperately need to get a playmaker at WR.

The prospects in this years draft at WR are VERY good, so getting a talented one shouldn’t be much of a problem.

My favorite is Jon Baldwin from Pitt. He compares favorably to Pitt Alum Larry Fitzgerald. Baldwin is a very tall and fast WR and has an incredible ability to make huge leaps and make the flashy catches. Teammates of his call him simply “the freak” because his althletic ability is unparalleled. His production this year (because of weakness at the O-line and QB) has taken a significant dip, however that is none of his fault. Production from last year was spectacular however, as he brought in over 1100 yds with 57 catches and 8tds. He would be my 1st choice.

However, AJ Green very well could be the next Randy Moss. He’s an absolutely incredible athlete and dominant WR. Don’t know if he really fits our power running scheme, however I think he could be a great WR in any offense. If he’s there, and that’s a big IF (b/c many are already picking AJ Green to be in the top 5 and possibly the 1st pick), then the Panthers have no other choice but to pick him because it’d be too stupid to pass on him.

If the Panthers did not decide to go WR with the 1st pick, I would be happy with Peterson or Amukamara (although I’m not too famiiliar with him). With the depth at the WR pool in this year’s draft, it might even make sense to take someone like Peterson 1st then try to pick up a WR with the early 3rd rnd pick. A couple of guys who have stuck my eye who might be available then are Baldwin (b/c he very well might slide), James Rodgers, Greg Little, and many others..

As for DT, I’m not crazy about Dareus as much as others are, not sure he really is all that dominant, and b/c there are many other great talents i.e. Crick, Austin, Paea, Nevis, etc…also given this depth at DT and our adequate DTs, I’m not so sure I’d go with DT 1st.

Preferences would probably be like this:
1- AJ Green
2- Pat Peterson
3-Jon Baldiwn
4-BPA

I don’t know much of these players yet, still a long ways to go. However, generally speaking, I think I’d target Defensive BPA/O-line BPA/Defensive BPA with our first 3 picks (maybe only 2, depending how it looks after that). I’m absolutely not convinced that our offense, with a years worth experience, won’t be explosive. I think we have the tools, we just have to be patient enough for them to develop at multiple positions. We don’t just have a rookie QB, or a rookie receiver we’re throwing in there.. Next week, we’re looking at a rookie QB and all rookie receivers unless Clowney gets the start in his first week. That’s crazy. The fact that we could actually win with rookies at all of these positions is even crazier. Just imagine these team with experience together.

Maybe I’m going against the grain but I’m thinking an experienced offense as-is and an already strong defense bolstered with a high draft pick will be very formidable next year. Carolina Panthers 2011 Super Bowl Sleeper. 2010/2011 will be the new 2002/2003. Except, we’re gonna win this time.