Panthers Draft Strategy
by magicman56 on Mar 14, 2010 2:53 PM EDT
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In looking at the upcoming draft for the Panthers, I think we should trade down in the 2nd and 3rd rounds if possible to get a couple of extra picks this year, say in rounds 5,6, or 7. My thinking is that it's always better to take the best player available, and after the first round there are a lot of good players, but not that many great players. At each draft position, I can see a cluster of 5 or so picks that have NFL talent and can play and contribute to the team, and eventually become starters. So, as long as we only drop down a few spots, we can still get a good player. Here's how I see it.
2nd Round--DE Ricky Sapp-Clemson, DE Corey Wooten-Northwestern, WR Damien Williams-USC, CB Brandon Ghee-Wake Forest, and OLB Eric Norwood, S. Carolina.
3rd Round--WR Jacoby Ford-Clemson, DT Gino Atkins- Georgia, CB Javier Arenas-Alabama, TE Jimmy Graham-Miami, WR Jordan Shipley-Texas
4th Round-- S Kam Chancellor-Va. Tech, OG Mitch Petrus-Arkansas, CB SydQuan Thompson-Cal, WR Andre Roberts-Citadel, DE George Selvie-USF
6th Round-- QB Jevan Sneed-Miss, DE C.J. Wilson-E. Carolina, DT Nate Collins-Virginia, LB Daryl Sharpton-Miami, WR Danario Alexander-Missouri
7th Round--WR Seyi Ajirotutu--Fresno St., DE Clifton Geathers-S. Carolina, QB Mike Kafka-Northwestern, WR Alric Arnett-West Virginia, OG Shawn Lauvao--Arizona St.
Of course, it's alway dynamic. Some players will be gone by the time we pick, or some will be there we don't expect to be. I don't see any sure bet QB's after Bradford and Clausen, but I think Sneed and Kafka will be good values at the 6th or 7th rounds. I see WR's and DE's being pretty deep, and available in almost any round, so we don't need to panic there with early picks.
But if we can get one of each group here with existing picks and get 1 or 2 more picks in the late rounds, I think we will look back at another good draft year for Hurney and Fox.
I welcome your comments.
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Seems like a dream draft to me...
However, I see it highly unlikely that Jacoby Ford falls to the third, or Jevan Snead to the 6th.
I also see Ricky Sapp as a reach in the second round (don’t yell at me Rev!) but Wooten would be great.
Nice post overall… the fun thing about this draft is that it could go anywhere.
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by James The Aussie on Mar 14, 2010 2:59 PM EDT reply actions
Oh James.....James James James....you dissappoint me.
No, I’m just kidding. Chances are though, he’s not going to fit the scheme that the Panthers want to run. He’s going to have problems putting on the weight to try to be a DE in the 4-3 scheme. You won’t have to worry too much.
I hope the Panthers trade to the upper to middle of the 3rd round to grab Ford though!
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Trading of Draft picks doubtful this year_ My mock draft.
Carolina Panthers have done a ton of draft day trading I don’t rule it out but with a lockout looming and no new CBA deal in place no way were are trading any future 1st rounders this offseason. Know with that said I would rule out us trading down in maybe the 3rd round but I doubt it as well. The Panthers have always under Hurney and Fox went by the old saying “the best player available regardless of our needs”. So I believe they are going to stay with that strategy in this draft however it is fun to mock draft, etc….
My draft for the Carolina Panthers in 2010:
2nd Round ~ M. Gilyard WR Ole Miss; it is time for speed young WR with great hands to come to the Panthers organization for the first time since Smitty was drafted. Look for the Panthers to pounce on Gilyard and maybe trade up to get him if needed. Fills to needs return man and starting speedy WR opposite Smitty.
other opts: B. Lafell WR LSU, D. Williams WR USC, Arrelious Benn WR Ilinois
3rd Round ~ Alex Carrington DE Arkansas State; speedy young DE with alot of upside and a good pick here for the Panthers along with E. Brown and Johnson our DE could be set for years to come.
other opts: G. Hardy DE Ole Miss; Willie Young DE NC-State, J. Chaney Miss State.
4th Round ~ Syd ’Quan Thompson CB Californa, 5-9 corner with big play potiental seems like they same type of player C. Godfrey is never really mentioned but always around the ball making big plays and tackles and could pressure Munnerlyn out of the nickel CB job; eventual starter in the making if Thompson is selected
other opts: D. Stuckey S Kansas, Akwasi Owusu-Ansah CB Indiana,
5th Round ~ no pick b/c of T. Tyler trade from the Chiefs
6th Round (from Oakland) ~ T. Hiller QB W. Mich; Big, tall pocket passer with great accuracy however he did play against lower level competition and throwing over the middle is not his strength due to the lack of force that he puts on his throws however in the sixth round if not Hiller look for us to grab a QB of the future.
other opts: Sean Canfield QB Oregon State, Mike Kafka QB Northwestern
7th Round ~ Sam Maxwell OLB Kentucky, given our lack of LB depth look for us to grab one in round seven
other opts: S. Sylvester OLB Utah, K, Bosworth OLB UCLA,
by Holty_Panthers_Fan on Mar 14, 2010 3:29 PM EDT reply actions
Gilyard goes to cincinnati
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by chinchillas sword on Mar 14, 2010 4:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Akwasi Owusu-Ansah CB Indiana
Glad somebody else here noticed him. I can only hope the Panthers scouts did. He will be a star in the league.
+2
I’d like to grab a late round corner with potential, like Walt Thurmond or Crezdon Butler. Depth there is a bit of an issue with Wesley leaving.
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Best case scenario
This is my take on the best case scenario for the Carolina Panthers 2010 draft.
1st round – No pick. Sigh
2nd round – Demaryius Thomas WR: Broken foot and no combine work will lower his draft stock and he will most likely still be on the board at 47. Excellent playmaker and great compliment to Steve Smith as a vertical huge target. Alt: Terrance Cody/Corey Woolton
3rd round – Lemarr Houston DE/DT- 57 tackles (38 solo), 13.5 tackles for loss, seven sacks. Yep, I’d take that. Alt: Taylor Price/Mardy Gilyard; assuming Thomas isnt there and we go DL 2nd round, and yes, Gilyard should still be available.
4th round – Dekoda Watson LB – Great straight line speed and recovery speed. Able to play all LB positions. Tough, plays hurt. Alt: Donald Butler
5th round – No pick. Step it up Tank!
6th round – Kevin Haslam OT/OG – Anthony Davis got all the ink, but Haslam will be a good reserve, spot starter.
7th round – Sean Canfield QB – Pro style pocket passer with great accuracy and passable arm strength.
6th/7th round comp pick – Marcus Easley WR – Take a flier on a fast, hard working kid with good hands who continues to improve yearly.
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