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Vontaze who? Meet Ronnell Lewis, our future 1st round pick.

I think hell might have froze over because believe it or not, I believe I have come to the conclusion that WR is not our biggest need and should not be our 1st round pick. That's right, even if Blackmon is avaliable when we pick, we should not take him. Now you might be wondering how I can go from having this Glen Close, Fatal Attraction type of obsession with Justin Blackmon to now saying I think we should avoid him or any other WR for that matter.

After our latest fiasco at Ford Field on Sunday, it hit me like a ton of bricks and reality set in. We almost need a complete overhaul of our entire defense. Aside from Chris Gamble, Hardy and Keiser, our defense is beyond bad. Infact it is so bad, I can't really think of a catchy punchline on how bad our defense is. Actually wait a minute, I just thought of one! Our defense is so bad, we could play a team that is ranked 29th in run offense, go up against their 3rd stringer RB that was almost cut from the team 3 weeks ago and make him look like Emmitt Smith. The saddest part about this is, this actually isn't a punch line. This is reality. This is what happened on Sunday. We went up against a team who has the 29th ranked run offense (might be 26th but whatever.) and let the 3rd stringer RB on that offense rush for 140 yards and 2 TDs against us.

After being a witness to that debacle, that was enough for me to completley change my stance. Infact, we have 6 picks in the draft and It would not hurt my feelings one bit if we went defense with all 6 picks.

But I will say, there was something else that happened Sunday that was positive and also made me realize we might be set at WR for atleast several years down the road. It was Brandon Lafell. I think it is an outright injustice that Brandon Lafell is not our no 2 WR. Yea i know, "but Nannee knows this offense." But honestly, who cares? I've said it a million times, when Lafell is out on the field big things happen. Against Green Bay it was that sick video game catch in the end zone for a TD on the opening drive, against the Vikings it was that clutch catch he made when it was 4 and 13 with the game on the line. Lafell has the talent, speed and is one clutch mofo. Lafell is only 25 years old with nearly a decade still left in his career, the way he steps up and makes big plays on a consistent basis is enough to convince me his our future number 1 WR after Steve Smith.

Now you might be wondering who we should draft on the defensive side of the ball come April. A lot of names have been floated around out there. Brandon Thompson, Alameda Ta'amu, Zach Brown, Courtney Upshaw, Morris Claiborne, Dre Kirkpatrick and the list goes on and on. But there isn't that standout, clear cut elite defensive prospect in this draft like a Von Miller, Suh or Dareus. Or is there? Meet Ronnell Lewis. Plays for the Sooners. He stands at 6-2, 244 lbs, 4.54 40 time. His stats for this year are as follows; 59 TOT, 33 solo, 5.5 sacks and 11 TFL.

The stats are solid, his size is solid and his speed is solid. But what really stands out about him is how fierce and hard hitting he is. He has the speed of Zach Brown despite being 20 lbs heavier, he has the hard hitting intensity of Vontaze Burfict minus the dumb penalties and minus the undiscipline play. He has the stats, size, speed and intensity of Ray Lewis. He is a OLB and fills arguably our biggest need on defense at OLB.

Bottom line is THIS is the guy we need to draft in the 1st round no questions asked. If you are still not sold on him, watch this video and see for yourself. Seriously please watch it, you will not regret it. THATS what is missing from this defense right there. Just imagining him and Beason on the field together is enough to give me chills. By the way, he is number 56. Meet the future Ray Lewis. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DS5coCK-qCg

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Have you watched him play before?

Or have you just looked at stats and highlights?

by rscott94 on Nov 22, 2011 11:54 PM EST reply actions  

And no i have never watched a full live game of him. And honestly with the internet why do I need to? Ive researched his stats, researched any possible character issues, watched several interviews and highlight videos and read expert opinions on him. One doesnt have to watch college football to eye good potential. He has no character issues, great size and speed, good stats and passes the eye test with flying colors. Go watch the video and honestly say you arent impressed. Mel Kiper has him in his top 17 on his big board already and with a solid pro day and combine he will emerge a top 10 or maybe even a top 5 pick. Dude is beastly.

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:13 AM EST up reply actions  

Well

he looks pretty good in this highlight dont he?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbRUT9YPzoA

Highlights are good for one thing making somebody look good… Idc about stats or highlights gameplay is more important to me

by rscott94 on Nov 23, 2011 12:19 AM EST up reply actions  

I dont only look at highlight videos… Ofcourse i know highlight videos can make anyone look good. Highlight videos is just one thing i look at

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:21 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm not trashing your opinion

Just saying people would probaly respect your opinion if you watched gameplay. Shit watch some games this weekend

The kid is impressive thought (although that is a highlight) but I feel Zack Brown fits our deffensive scheme better

by rscott94 on Nov 23, 2011 12:27 AM EST up reply actions  

Dont get me wrong, i like Zach Brown but i dont love him ( no not in a homosexual way) I dont know something seems off for some reason and I cant quite nail it. I think Lewis will emerge as the top olb in the draft when its all said and done. And if im not mistaken doesnt Lewis play in a tougher conference or no?

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:32 AM EST up reply actions  

The ACC is more of a basketball confrence... thier no slouch in football either

Watch him play this weekend the guy is the leader of the D (Saturday 3:30)…

by rscott94 on Nov 23, 2011 12:41 AM EST up reply actions  

Why do you need to watch full games?

Because a player’s impact upon the actual game and on every down can be far different from the glamorous highlights that are put up. From just watching highlights, you don’t have an idea how he affects the game and how he doesn’t (on bad plays).

It’s like watching a trailer for a movie and the actual movie. In the trailer, you probably got the funniest and best action bits and got an idea for what the movie is more or less about. However, to really understand the plot and to see all the action and funny bits, you need to watch the entire movie.

by jkp1516 on Nov 23, 2011 2:55 AM EST up reply actions  

He has solid stats

And then you tell us to watch a video. Something tells me you’ve actually never watched him play.

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by Smitty89 on Nov 23, 2011 12:01 AM EST reply actions  

Tell me you were just in a hurry

When you said we have Gamble Hardy and Keiser and the rest of the defense is crap

by passthedamnchipsdavidson on Nov 23, 2011 12:06 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

Well I know we might have a couple more names, but yes that was partial laziness.

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:10 AM EST up reply actions  

Oh and no I dont mean Beason, Davis and Edwards are crap. im talking about the D as it stands today

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:14 AM EST up reply actions  

You left out Big Money

I would also put Anderson and Godfry in there but thats me

by pcroadrage on Nov 23, 2011 12:32 AM EST up reply actions  

What about the guy that has 7.5 sacks?

Or the guy that’s 8th in the NFL in tackles?

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by Smitty89 on Nov 23, 2011 1:07 AM EST up reply actions  

The only red flag I see is he is out with a sprained MCL for his final 2 games, but it doesnt require surgery.

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:20 AM EST reply actions  

UNC WLB Zach Brown Is Taller, Faster, & Has Better Stats Than Lewis

“PT” you wrote that OLB Ronnell Lewis (6-2, 244, 4.54-40) has 59 tackles (33 solo), 11 TFL’s, 5.5 sacks this season. However, UNC’s WLB Zach Brown is taller at 6-2 1/2, weighs 12 pounds less (232), is faster with an actuall Pro Day 4.45-40 (estimates range from 4.41 to 4.48, and nfldraftscout.com list Lewis speed at a 4.63-40), has 22 more tackles (81), 1 less TFL (with 10), the same number of sacks (5.5), 4 passes batted down, 2 ints., and 3 forced fumbles.

In fact if you go by stats, then Houston’s OLB Sammy Brown (6-2, 240, 4.67-40) has twice the TFL’s (23.5), and sacks (12.5) of Lewis, and he currently projected just outside the around 255 players that will be drafted, at #274 by nfldraftscout.com.

by PanthersRoar on Nov 23, 2011 12:21 AM EST reply actions  

right I understand this but from what I have seen from Zach Brown he lacks the intensity it takes to play OLB on the NFL level and Mel Kiper has Lewis top 17. Plus Zach Brown is a bit undersized for the position while Lewis is prototypical olb size.

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:24 AM EST up reply actions  

He's a little light for the position

But Most players will come into the league and bulk up. Thomas Davis was 220 when he came in and is nearly 250 now. The fact is Brown is the better athlete and probably better suited for to be a WLB for us given that we seem to put a premium on speed at LB

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by Kris Mynatt on Nov 23, 2011 12:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Lewis = Eric Norwood

Tweener who is regarded very highly but will fall in the draft.

by James Dator on Nov 23, 2011 12:34 AM EST reply actions  

+1

Also, I thought you said Upshaw was going to be Von Miller and go top 3. Now it’s Ronnell Lewis?

by jkp1516 on Nov 23, 2011 2:45 AM EST up reply actions  

Why take a DE?

Especially a undersized one, when we have Hardy, Johnson, Applewhite, Keiser and Norwood.

by kasayfan4 on Nov 23, 2011 12:36 AM EST reply actions  

Norwood was a 3-4 OLB in college.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 1:44 PM EST up reply actions  

Officially he was a DE...

But he played a lot of OLB in 3-4 looks.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 2:10 PM EST up reply actions  

He played DE, OLB, and MLB

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by Thee Steve Johnson on Nov 23, 2011 2:14 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

You're right about MLB...I forgot about him lining up there too.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

i was gonna comment, and then i saw this...and this says it all

"The way y'all are lollygaggin around here with them picks and them shovels, you'd think it was 120 degrees...can't be more than 114."

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by SouthernPanther on Nov 23, 2011 12:44 AM EST up reply actions  

Is that in reference to my post or another comment by someone else?

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:46 AM EST up reply actions  

That's all you, PT.

Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY! I mean, assuming the lockout will end anytime soon...
Biyombo fo...ah who am I kidding? GO PANTHERS!

by Newsinz on Nov 23, 2011 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

Just going to add my Rec to the pile

and move along, because this says it all.

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by Tater596 on Nov 23, 2011 12:53 AM EST up reply actions  

Why the facepalm? Lol, ok whats wrong with Ronell Lewis that im not seeing then?

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 12:55 AM EST up reply actions  

It has nothing to do with Lewis

It’s yet another of your bi-weekly drafterbations….

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by Kris Mynatt on Nov 23, 2011 1:07 AM EST up reply actions   2 recs

I am considering making another account just to rec this again

;)

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by Smitty89 on Nov 23, 2011 10:59 AM EST up reply actions  

You know I enjoy writing draft stuff too,

But with the constant flow of stuff from you, that is obviously well meant, but not always well thought out or done in a good way necessarily, it had tired everyone of any mention of draft stuff, and now I don’t want to post stuff anymore, even if it does deal with a broader scope then changing who I think we should pick in Round 1 every week.

by tarheels24 on Nov 23, 2011 12:49 AM EST reply actions  

PT....

While I have no doubt you mean well, the constant flip flopping greatly affects your credibility. On top of that, we are SOOOO far from knowing where all of these players will be at the end of the year. There’s all-star games, and the combine, not to mention the pro days and individual team workouts. The thing is like tarheels24 said you’re taking the fun out of talking about the draft for a lot of us. If you were truly studying these guys and watching the games not the highlights and reading box scores it would make you more credible but you don’t you find a new fascination what seems like every other day. At least this time you too into account actual need but you’re still not seeing the whole picture. Nobody can predict where the chips will fall 5 months from now and falling in love over and over with players is not only going to lead to disappointment but dilutes your opinion to the point where nobody cares.

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by Kris Mynatt on Nov 23, 2011 1:03 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

I think your last paragraph is what frustrates fellow CSR members the most:

If you are still not sold on him, watch this video and see for yourself.

(and btw, that perfectly edited video montage was from ONE SEASON AGO)

You’ve admitted on more than one occasion that you don’t watch college football. Every opinion you have regarding our upcoming draft is based on YouTube highlights. Who will be your Sunday-Morning-ESPN-Top-10-Plays-Must-Have-Guy next week? I can’t wait to find out.

Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY! I mean, assuming the lockout will end anytime soon...
Biyombo fo...ah who am I kidding? GO PANTHERS!

by Newsinz on Nov 23, 2011 1:04 AM EST reply actions  

I will begrudgingly give you credit for acknowledging that we don't need a WR in the first round.

Well, for this week today this post, anyway.

Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY! I mean, assuming the lockout will end anytime soon...
Biyombo fo...ah who am I kidding? GO PANTHERS!

by Newsinz on Nov 23, 2011 1:14 AM EST reply actions  

better get ready for next week

it will be a random RB with a link to youtube clip with highlights.

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by Shockers on Nov 23, 2011 1:16 AM EST up reply actions  

Lol.

No Way man! Lamar Miller is the man!

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by Son of a Newton on Nov 23, 2011 11:02 AM EST up reply actions  

.

F you

Chris Polk or no one.

by tarheels24 on Nov 23, 2011 1:09 PM EST up reply actions  

Bottom line is THIS is the guy we need to draft in the 1st round no questions asked

by jkp1516 on Nov 23, 2011 2:37 AM EST reply actions  

Justin Blackmon is the ONLY logical choice

by jkp1516 on Nov 23, 2011 2:37 AM EST up reply actions  

What do these two statements have in common?

Both are undoubtedly hyperboles. No questions asked…really? The ONLY logical choice…if you have tunnelvision, sure.

What do both of these statements prove?
You waffle and flip flop more often and quicker than Kim Kardashian gets married and divorced. Yesterday it was Blackmon. Today, it’s Ronnell Lewis. Tomorrow, it’s _________.

by jkp1516 on Nov 23, 2011 2:43 AM EST up reply actions  

clearly, ronnell lewis is the only logical choice.

actually, it’s the kicker from LSU. I have the highlights to prove it.

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by Shockers on Nov 23, 2011 5:00 AM EST up reply actions  

PantherTrain, I hereby challenge you...

To find a player you like, that could be a good fit for the Panthers in the top 10 that DOESN’T have glamorous stats.

The point here, is to look beyond stats, and see that there are things much more important than mere stats.

by jkp1516 on Nov 23, 2011 2:49 AM EST reply actions  

I think Mocking The Draft needs a guy like PT.

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by BusyBeingAwesome on Nov 23, 2011 8:44 AM EST up reply actions  

"mocking" the draft he does well

…zing!!

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by Shockers on Nov 23, 2011 4:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I have one for you. Alameda Ta’amu, the dude is a beast and eats double teams for breakfast. As far as run stuffing DTs are concerned he is probably the best in this draft class. We need a fatty at the line, he is 330 plus lbs. I wouldn’t be mad if we got him either.

I just think with TD’s knee OLB is more of a need and a bigger impact position.

And is there a reason why a 3-4 OLB would not work out in a 4-3? If I’m not mistaken didn’t Von Miller switch base defenses when going o Denver and he is still being a beast. If a guy is good enough and has work ethic he can be coached to play in a 4-3.

I mean it’s not like we are taking a undersized QB and asking him to play WR despite the fact he hasnt played WR since high school.. :) anyway my point is, automatically saying a 3-4 defensive guy cannot play in a 4-3 was just like saying Cam would be a bust because he never took a snap under center and never played in a pro style offense

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 10:15 AM EST via mobile up reply actions  

It depends on where you put that 3-4 OLB...

We don’t need a DE (well, not as much as a DT and LB), and most 3-4 OLB’s are 4-3 DE’s.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 10:36 AM EST up reply actions  

He never said a peep about Ta'amu

Then my mock comes our, and voila, he’s big on Ta’amu.

by jkp1516 on Nov 23, 2011 2:18 PM EST up reply actions  

Consider it flattery jkp...you influence people. :-)

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 2:50 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah but you've gotta be able to drop back in coverage more often as a 4-3 OLB.

Miller play DE in Denver, if we’re being honest. He just does it in a two point stance.

Twaa...

by ERL on Nov 23, 2011 11:04 AM EST up reply actions  

That's the exception, not the rule

In most cases a 3-4 OLB is considerably larger than a 4-3 OLB since their primary responsibility is as an outside rusher. A 3-4 OLB would usually be a 4-3 DE. They are normally too big and not fluid enough to cover on a regular basis which is something 4-3 OLB’s are asked to do a lot of. Every year there are guys that come out that are considered “tweeners” but not because they could play lb in either system but rather they could play DE in a 4-3 or OLB in a 3-4.

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by Kris Mynatt on Nov 23, 2011 2:39 PM EST up reply actions  

Ronnell L is at best a 3-4 olb, will he be

able to cover if he was to be selected by a team who runs a 4-3? He’s to small to play DEnd in a 4-3 and not being able to support the run defense. Let’s just wait in see who they actually select? Would love to stockpile on picks.

by adam carter on Nov 23, 2011 3:25 AM EST via mobile reply actions  

Off Topic (sort of)

Can you limit the number of FanPosts a member can post in a week/month?

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by BusyBeingAwesome on Nov 23, 2011 8:43 AM EST reply actions  

Unfortunately, no.

The only thing we can do is delete the posts after they’ve been written. We don’t really like to do that because it discourages others from writing since it instills a “well why write something if they might delete it” attitude. I read other SBN blogs that delete fanposts frequently (not calling anyone out), and I never post there because it does make one feel like their stuff might not be good enough.

Generally the only posts we delete are obvious spam posts and troll posts, but we might have to re-evaluate that stance in the future.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 8:49 AM EST up reply actions  

Well I firmly agree with a lack of censorship.

The only reason I brought it up is that it might encourage some (cough, cough) to consider changing from their machine gun diarrhea vomit posting style to a more thoughtful one.

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by BusyBeingAwesome on Nov 23, 2011 8:55 AM EST up reply actions  

But the machine gun diarrhea vomit posting style is so much more fun!

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 8:56 AM EST up reply actions  

LOL

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by BusyBeingAwesome on Nov 23, 2011 8:58 AM EST up reply actions  

Just my $0.02 (not that you asked), but I think the cream rises to the top.

Good posts get rec’d and draw a high quality of community debate. Controversial posts (like this one) may draw an inferno of critique, but it will invariably still include some worthwhile comments. Bad posts draw tumbleweeds and deafening silence, and quickly find themselves in the archives (i.e. out of sight & out of mind). And then, as you stated, the spam & troll content is dealt with accordingly.

For what it’s worth, I really appreciate your stance on pulling the censorship card only as a last resort.

Newton for '11 ROY!
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by Newsinz on Nov 23, 2011 8:57 AM EST up reply actions  

Everyone is entitled to have a voice.

Regardless of how whacked the voice may sound, everyone still has the right to their voice.*

*-As long as they follow the TOS

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 9:06 AM EST up reply actions  

Fixed it for you.

As long as they follow the TOS as long as it isn’t MrBernz.

STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!

by MrBernz on Nov 23, 2011 11:31 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm not sure I follow.

You have just as much right to your opinion as anyone else.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 11:35 AM EST up reply actions  

I was kidding,

because some people try to tell me i am trolling or whatever when I give my opinions. It’s all good though.

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by MrBernz on Nov 23, 2011 11:36 AM EST up reply actions  

Draft for the future

What defensive scheme are the panthers going to play next year? the 4-3 or the 3-4? The draft wil be decided by that answer. If we go with the 3-4 (I am inclined to think we will), our need will be a NT, OLB and CB. As much as I like Blackmon, based on the offensive stats we have posted so far this year and the Defensive stench that rises every sunday, I think we will be looking to pick on Defense. Zac Brown is a good WLB, but we may want to look for a 255-265 lb OLB like Upshaw.
I just keep my fingers crossed and hope that we can trade down. Based on the way we have played so far this year, we will be picking in the top 4. And there is no Defensive pick worth a top 4. On offense a Matt Kalil or a Blackmon justifies that high a pick and we may end up picking one of them.
What we do in the free agency before the Draft will shed a lot of light on the direction of our draft picks.

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by CarPanthers on Nov 23, 2011 9:38 AM EST reply actions  

We're not switching to a base 3-4. Rivera has said so himself.

What they want to do is have a 4-3 base defense that can play some 3-4 in certain situations.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 9:40 AM EST up reply actions  

Personally... I think we should draft Mark Harmon

The greatest actor, who ever lived.

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by Tater596 on Nov 23, 2011 11:02 AM EST reply actions  

Need scouting video?

Just check out all the Battle of the Network Stars videos from the eighties. Harmon was a beast.

Twaa...

by ERL on Nov 23, 2011 11:07 AM EST up reply actions  

For current game film, watch NCIS.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 11:17 AM EST up reply actions  

I think we should draft Jimi Hendrix...

Rolling Stone named him the greatest guitarist in history….in HISTORY.

Plus, if you’ve seen the highlights of his Woodstock performance, you’d totally buy that he’s worth the #1 overall pick in the draft. The Colts don’t need a lead guitarist though…they’ve got those in spades. What they need is a drummer, which is why they’re going to pick Ringo Starr #1 overall. If we no-show Jones for the rest of our tour, we’ll be in line for that 2nd pick and we can nab Hendrix and pick up a lead singer, or we can draft another guitarist and get a singer in free agency. (Michael Stipe comes to mind…he’s a free agent now.)

(Note: Rolling Stone really did name Hendrix as the best guitarist ever.)

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 11:25 AM EST up reply actions  

Re: Rolling Stone

I think the top 10 is greatly screwed, because a top 10 greatest guitar players that doesn’t include Stevie Ray Vaughan and Carlos Santana is way off base.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 11:34 AM EST up reply actions  

I'm not a huge fan of that list

I feel like a few of those names (Townshend, Richards, etc) are on the list more because they are guitarists for iconic bands more so than being a great guitarist. Like you said, that list has to include Vaughan and Santana and I’d throw Slash in there as well, even though eh’s a tad more modern than the rest of the names on that list.

by JDeLong42 on Nov 23, 2011 12:35 PM EST up reply actions  

Yeah, I'd put Slash in there too.

I’d say take out Richards, Berry, and Townshend and replace them with Vaughan, Santana, and Slash.

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 12:44 PM EST up reply actions  

No he's fantastic

In terms of ability, he’s probably up there. I thought about him, but I don’t think he put enough of mainstream music out there. If you wanna include Joe Satriani, you also should include names like Steve Vai and Eric Johnson (Cliffs of Dover is the greatest instrumental track of all time, hands down).

by JDeLong42 on Nov 23, 2011 1:30 PM EST up reply actions  

The list:

1. Jimi Hendrix

2. Eric Clapton

3. Jimmy Page

4. Keith Richards

5. Jeff Beck

6. B.B. King

7. Chuck Berry

8. Eddie Van Halen

9. Duane Allman

10. Pete Townshend

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 1:15 PM EST up reply actions  

No Steve Howe?

or Kirk Hammit? or Satriani?

This list is a disgrace.

by kasayfan4 on Nov 23, 2011 1:41 PM EST up reply actions  

The full list is 100...

But Yahoo only revealed the top 10. The issue of Rolling Stone is supposed to come out this week.

My guess is 11-20 will have the ones we’ve mentioned that aren’t in the top 10.

The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 1:45 PM EST up reply actions  

I was happy to see David Gilmour (Pink Floyd) at 14

I always thought he was criminally underrated, many lists didn’t have him in the top 50. Nice to see him in the top 15.

by chatoka on Nov 23, 2011 4:29 PM EST up reply actions  

I think this ship has sailed long ago.
Now you might be wondering how I can go from having this Glen Close, Fatal Attraction type of obsession with Justin Blackmon to now saying I think we should avoid him or any other WR for that matter.

STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!

by MrBernz on Nov 23, 2011 11:35 AM EST reply actions  

Lol.

Unfortunately, with the way the wind is blowing, we don’t know which ship is going to sail into PT’s harbor next.

"My mom used to always say, If your hungry, go eat. If you can't breath, breath. I wanna win, so if I don't win, I'm going to pitch a fit." -Cam Newton

by Son of a Newton on Nov 23, 2011 11:42 AM EST up reply actions  

PantherTrain, I did think up a new name for you the next time you want to change it

I remember you talking about wanting to have a baby, (not you specifically, your wife), so I came up with this name for you. CatScratchBreeder. Whatcha think?

STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!

by MrBernz on Nov 23, 2011 11:51 AM EST reply actions   1 recs

Lol ha. nice one, but PantherTrain is classic

by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 1:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

LOL

I’ve been talking about Ronnell Lewis on various draft boards for weeks and no one paid me any attention.
I guess I need to just start spouting crazy?
That being said, Lewis’ stock is sliding a bit and I think our best shot at getting him is through a trade or early 2nd round. If we pick in the top 5, that would be much too high for Lewis or Zach Brown.

by chatoka on Nov 23, 2011 12:24 PM EST reply actions  

Its a damn shame that this weekly dribble

gets damn near 100 comments from CSR, and yes I do see the irony of posting that in a comment on this board. PT is starting to show his true colors, at one time I thought he was just weird but clearly he feeds off this attention now calling himself a “classic”? If people would stop commenting on this crap and refering to him in every other post he would probably stop with this nonsense. Just a thought because quite frankly his shit lost any comedic value months ago.

You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'. -Homer Simpson

by Swamp Panther on Nov 23, 2011 1:55 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

I find it entertaining to read

when there isn’t anything else important.

STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!

by MrBernz on Nov 23, 2011 2:06 PM EST up reply actions  

Yep.

You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'. -Homer Simpson

by Swamp Panther on Nov 23, 2011 2:20 PM EST via mobile up reply actions  

too high

if we cant trade down, there is no way we take lewis. every draft board ive seen ,hes bottom 1st. 2nd. round. we takee kalil or clairborne. I personally like cb better.as far as needs,.true shutdown and elite speed. and my god, anything to help this defense.

by oldpanther on Nov 23, 2011 1:59 PM EST reply actions  

FTFY

I think PantherTrain should do a weekly draft story.

The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace

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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 3:15 PM EST up reply actions  

he takes this sh*t serious -derek anderson

Cat Scratch Reader's not-so-creepy stalker
a.k.a. DeAngelo Williams in the stalking business- agile and elusive

by Shockers on Nov 23, 2011 4:12 PM EST up reply actions  

I would read it.

"My mom used to always say, If your hungry, go eat. If you can't breath, breath. I wanna win, so if I don't win, I'm going to pitch a fit." -Cam Newton

by Son of a Newton on Nov 23, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

Or maybe not.

"My mom used to always say, If your hungry, go eat. If you can't breath, breath. I wanna win, so if I don't win, I'm going to pitch a fit." -Cam Newton

by Son of a Newton on Nov 23, 2011 7:08 PM EST up reply actions  

I see what you did there.

The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace

I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.

Follow me on Twitter! @bdubsmitty

by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 10:01 PM EST up reply actions  

just cuz the talent is there doesn't mean you overreach for it

perfect example: tom brady – everyone should’ve taken him but if I was a GM so sold on his talent, I’d still wait a few rounds before snagging him because you are wasting your picks overdrafting

by vitzeng on Nov 24, 2011 1:38 AM EST reply actions  

How do you live PT?

I mean seriously you change your mind every five minutes.

"Nah, you look like Elijah Wood." - danmerqury

by OldhamA on Nov 24, 2011 8:47 AM EST reply actions  

ronnell lewis sounds like a great pick , especially since the defense seems to be leaning towards a 3-4 look. But there is better defensive talent for the panthers to draft him that early… Don’t get me wrong i agree with the pick but in a different scenerio.. the only 2 teams with 2 first round picks are the browns and pats.. the pats are gonna be to late in the 1st round to get great value to trade with .. but the browns are a different story.. In my opinion this is the perfect year for the panthers to get 2 first round Defensive players. The 2 guys im hoping for are dre’ kirkpatrick and ronnell lewis.. i know alot of things have to go right for us to land those 2 guys, but hey this is why were discussing it.. the panthers have d’angelo williams and the way jonathon stewart runs the ball it makes williams expendable.. just hoping the browns finish with a worse record then Tampa bay (( tampa will be gunning for kirkpatrick)) it will line everything up for the panthers to trade that 2nd, 3rd or 4th pick with the browns along with d’angelo williams they could have Justin blackmon and williams ((i mean , i’d do it.)) and we’d get Kirkpatrick a 6’3 DB and Ronnell lewis…. everybody is happy :)…. that’s just my opinion

by tvillemadness04 on Nov 24, 2011 9:23 AM EST reply actions  

Burfict Lost His Mind This Weekend, 3 Personal Fouls In 1 Series, & Pulled For Most Of The 2nd Half

Early in the 2nd half, Burfict near the start of a drive he hit a player out of bounds, then had back to back personal fouls on the last 2 plays of the TD drive, and the coach sat him down for the rest of the game.

by PanthersRoar on Nov 27, 2011 11:53 AM EST reply actions  

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