Greg Hardy and Johnson can hold down the fort at defensive end. But what we need is a couple strong defensive tackles to stop the running game. Ron Edwards will be one when he comes back from tearing his ACL. ((Hopefully in shape so as not to do it again.)) Brockers could be that guy that can be the other anchor. Add in an improving Greg Hardy with a full training camp with OTA’s under his belt and the Panthers D-Line has the capablility to get nasty and nasty quick.

The biggest question mark is if they and our linebackers can stay healthy.

I have read so far what everyone has posted on here about Brockers and saw the different mocks that have us taking him. The more I ponder and think about what the future could be with us taking him with our first rounder I have finally come to a change of heart on this and I say without a doubt IMO we should pull the trigger on this kid without any hesitation and here’s why. Brockers is a little raw from what he has shown to many of us that have seen him play but so wasn’t that the same question we had a year ago about Cam. I am trying to see the future through Hurney’s eyes on this one. Brockers stands 6 ft 6 inches tall at 305 as of now. Can you imagine him with the proper muscle and weight training after a year or so of NFL conditioning. You could be looking at a 6 ft 6 inch 320 to 325 lbs monster with him keeping his speed and quickness. He could become the most dominating D lineman in the league. He would make someone like Suh look like a child on the field. I am just stating if he is there when we pick take him. He has the same upside just like Cam did that Rivera and Hurney saw. I think with players like Coples and Still you want get much more out of them cause they already are near their peek. With Brockers there is so much more room to grow which could pay out way more divedends for us.

but at the same time, this is just due diligence on the staff’s part; I’m sure we’ll be seeing DreK’s name popping up, and probably a couple of the O-lineman as well…

And he doesn’t have the explosion that other top ten DT’s have exhibited at the college level in the past. Do not want.

and maybe justifies him as a top 10 pick

Alan martin @PantherBeast_OS

@AlbertEliasMGMT Why would the panthers want to pick this guy up. He is old as dirt. I can’t the panthers going after him.

Hopefully Hurney read this insightful retweet before he makes his decision on this OLD GUY

There is less tape on him than the others…expect to see Devon Still come in as well. From there it will be interesting to see who they bring in for private workouts

I think Brockers is exactly what the doctor ordered. I do think he will contribute in a rotation next year, and be the unquestioned 3 down starter by his 2nd year. His upside is massive, and he is so young there is no doubt he can continue to grow into a monster.

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