GM Pantherboy's Latest Mock Draft.
by Derek Leazer on Jan 31, 2012 1:45 AM EST
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PrintBy now you should know that I enjoy coming up with these mock drafts. My goal is to give you, the reader, a draft that is both entertaining and outside of the box. My hope is that you will enjoy my latest draft as much as I have enjoyed putting it together. As you will see, this draft is unique because I decided to trade back 8(9) spots in the second round with the Patriots to obtain picks number 48 and 63(64). In other words, I felt it was in our best interest to give up an early second round pick for 2 picks in the latter half of the second round. Things became even more interesting when I was presented with another opportunity to move back 14(15) spots by trading the 63(64) pick, our newly acquired pick in the Patriots trade, to the Bears for their two 3rd round picks(74,80) and an additional 5th rounder. Of course, this trade would be ironic because we traded the first(74) of those two 3rd round picks for Greg Olsen last year. If I were to tell you that the Panthers were able to acquire two 3rd rounders and an extra 5th rounder by only moving back 8 spots in the second round, would you take it? Before you answer that question, take the time to look at who we were able to acquire as a result of those trades. Then let me know what you think in the poll.
1st- OG David Decastro Stanford
Wharton is aging and DeCastro will be an anchor on this offensive line for Cam and company over the next decade. Yes, he's worth the pick.
2nd- NT Dontari Poe Memphis
A behemoth of a man, Poe will bring a power and strength that our defensive line hasn't seen in a while. An added bonus will be watching Poe and DeCastro grow together as they face off in practice.
3rd- CB Jayron Hosely Virginia Tech
Getting Hosely this late in the draft would be quite astounding. The fact that he had a better sophomore season than his junior campaign, along with his lack of size, may have caused him to fall, but we are more than happy to bring his ball-hawking skills to this team.
3rd- FS Markelle Martin Oklahoma State
Adding a play-making safety to our secondary who has experience in the pass-happy Big 12 translates quite nicely to what he will face against the pass-happy teams atop the NFC South.
4th- OLB Danny Trevathan Kentucky
A tackling machine with an impressive array of skills. Consider the fact that he had 143 tackles, 12 TFL, 3 sacks, 4 Int, 5 passes broken up, and 5 FF. Just too good to pass up in this round.
5th- DT/DE Trevor Guyton California
This 2nd team All Pac 12 defensive lineman had 4.5 sacks, 10 TFL, and 2 FF this season. He brings versatility to the defensive line because he can make plays from the inside or on the outside.
5th- CB Josh Robinson Central Florida
Speedy corner who may run in the 4.3-4.4 range at the combine. If he indeed runs that well, we'd be lucky to have the opportunity to pick him the 5th round. He had 15 passes broken up this past season and a total of 36 in his career, which was 2 shy of the UCF school record currently held by Asante Samuel. He'll also get the opportunity to duke it out in practice with Hosely and Hogan for the right to share the starting corner responsibilities with Gamble.
6th- OT Mitchell Schwartz California
We didn't quite pick high enough to bring in Matt Kalil for a reunion with his Pro Bowl brother, Ryan, but we were able to bring in Geoff's younger brother with this pick, and if he's anything like his older brother, we've got another solid pick.
6th(comp)- OLB Mychal Kendricks California
Have you noticed that this is the third player from Cal? Somebody important did go there, but let's not assume this is some type of weird school cronyism. Let's get real here, the fact that Kendricks has had 28.5 TFL over the last two seasons can't be ignored any more than the fact that Rivera played linebacker at Cal.
7th- DE Tyrone Crawford Boise State
13.5 each of the last two seasons, 6.5 and 7 sacks over the last two seasons, 4 FF and 2 blocked kicks combined in his last to seasons. Need I say more for a DE taken in the 7th round.
7th(comp)- SS Eddie Pleasant Oregon
Don't let this small safety's size fool you. He had 8 passes broken up and 3 Int's this past season and was named first team All Pac 12. We'll gladly take him.
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Poe won’t make it out of the 1st round, let alone fall to us at the END of the 2nd. Hosely will be gone in the 2nd…
The pick for Poe is # 48, which isn't quite at the end of the second round.
That pick at the end of the 2nd round was traded for Chicago’s two third round picks. Thanks for your input.
by Derek Leazer on Jan 31, 2012 10:50 AM EST up reply actions
I like this draft a lot
I wont critique the picks in terms of ‘player X wont be available in round Y’ because nobody predicted Marvin Austin would fall to the late 2nd or Corey Liuget would be a 1st round pick this time last year… funny things happen at draft time.
I’m curious who you mapped out New England trading up for though. It’s not really in the Pats MO to give up picks to move up. They tend to view players very interchangably and disposably, so I wonder who was worth them moving up to get. Same with the Chicago trade. I enjoy mocks with trades, but I normally like to have an idea of what motivates these teams in moving up
I realize this scenario is far-fetched, but...
as the pseudo GM, it gives me a chance to get as many of the players that I covet. I agree that the Patriots don’t usually make this type of trade and I should have explained my line of thinking on this particular trade-up scenario, which is this: The Patriots, unfortunately, have a 50-50 chance to win the SB this Sunday. Since it’s easy to imagine them winning, I could see them being more willing than usual to gamble away a couple of picks for a player they covet. Admittedly, that player could very well be a player like Poe(my pick in the 2nd) or Ta’amu. Although Wilfork is still playing like a man among boys as he approaches 40, the Patriots could look to obtain his future replacement with one of the aforementioned DTs. As for the Bears, they would trade up for a WR or TE(now that Martz is gone). I’ll be more specific in future draft scenarios with these type of trades.
by Derek Leazer on Jan 31, 2012 11:12 AM EST up reply actions
I see both Poe and Ta’amu being drafted in the first round. Yes, like James said, it’s way to early to say that with any conviction outside of a few prospects, but that is my take on it. There is still a premium on space-eaters. But man I hope we can get one of those guys with our 2nd pick.
We need a nose tackle.
I’ve seen several mocks that have Brockers falling to the pats. I don’t think there are any DT’s worth trading up for if you are a team picking in the 20’s or 30’s… unless these guys light it up during the combine and impress scouts, probably nobody is going to want to reach for a DT.
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First time I've seen mention of Trevathan.
Boy can this kid play. If we were able to add a quality player like that in the 4th round, I’d consider us very lucky, and other teams’ scouts very dumb.
We need a nose tackle.
I really like Trevathan. Good size, good instincts, and played against top notch competition.
I would love to pick him up in the 4th.
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by Son of a Newton on Jan 31, 2012 6:08 PM EST up reply actions
I thought Ryan Kalil was already the anchor of the line.
I don’t know about taking a Guard with the eight pick. Carl Nicks for the Saints is probably the best Guard in the NFL and he was a 5th round pick. I’d rather get OT like Riley of Martin who can become a future LT and move Otah to Guard.
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I agree
Good guards can be easily found in later rounds, rarely can a franchise left tackle be found outside of the first round (top ten, even).
"What do you want to say to those critics now?"
"Just sit back and watch the show." -Cam Newton
Your right to a great extent, but consider the following:
Of the top 10 LTs in the NFL, 5 were drafted in the 1st round, 3 were picked in the 2nd round, and 2 were undrafted. Your point is well taken, but it is nice to know that they can be found outside of the 1st round.
Also, I understand that protecting a QB’s blindside is of extreme importance, but obtaining a guard with the physical skills that DeCastro has would only enhance what we can do when running the ball.
by Derek Leazer on Jan 31, 2012 9:05 PM EST up reply actions
Well i dont think Martin could ever be a LT
Kalil and Rieff are the only LTs i would consider taking
I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was
Can you help me understand this thinking?
I’ve heard it before, and it baffles me.
Jonathan Martin has spent two years as Andrew Luck’s left tackle, and been one of the primary reasons he’s been so clean each year. While I agree he better projects to RT as it stands, I find it curious how one of the best pass blocking LTs in college football can be regarded as ‘not ever being a LT’.
let me rephrase
He is much better suited as a RT and i dont think he will be an elite/good LT. I think he could be a serviceable LT, like when we move Wharton over in a pinch. but he is better suited as a RT. he is more of a run blocker, big bodied, and not quite athletic enough to go up against NFL speed rushers IMO. He reminds me of Smith that the Cowboys took last year. A good RT, could maybe play LT, but not a bright future there.
I wanna be the very best, like no one ever was
Good well rounded mock
You have addressed our needs and laned a key cog for our quarterback’s welfare. You are one of few (though I could be wrong) who have Carolina selecting Decastro in the first. Given what I heard from Wilkes’ comments at the Senior Bowl, I think secondary will be addressed in the later rounds (second at the earliest).
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by Disciple of Carolina on Jan 31, 2012 9:59 PM EST reply actions
You must be a Cal graduate
Straight Cash Homey
by MOSScomeBACK2vikes on Feb 1, 2012 8:25 PM EST reply actions
You must be a Vikings fan. :^)
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by Son of a Newton on Feb 1, 2012 9:27 PM EST up reply actions
Can't see picking an OG with 1st round pick.............................
when you can get guys like Coples or Kirkpatrick, How many NFL guards are first round draft picks? not many. I’m a BPA guy regardless of position, but can’t see picking Decastro that high.
Worst case if we pick 9th
I figure Luck, Griffin, Kalil, Claiborne, Richardson, and Blackmon are gone. That leaves us with either Coples, Kirkpatrick, Brockers, Martin, DeCastro, and maybe Melvin Ingram as a sleeper. I say Coples or Kirkpatrick if either is available. If not, trade down for another 2nd rounder or a 3rd rounder to go with a later first rounder.
that would be a guhhrreat draft
i think decastro, poe and martin would step in right away and own it, and love schwartz at bottom as well. decastro is the only issue i have. gotta get a tackle if you’re drafting that hight to me.
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