Mocking In The Free World: The Latest From Mocking The Draft

I don’t argue with the idea of upgrading the position but I don’t see any DE prospect in this draft worth a top ten pick. Coples just looks like a smaller, less talented version of peppers in my opinion

Would i be happy sure. lol

I wouldn’t be happy but id keep my fingers crossed Rivera could make chicken salad out of chicken sh**

Coples is maybe the only guy I would be completely unhappy with for our first pick. I could live with anyone else.

I know if Rivera and Hurney are taking these players it’s because they believe in their potential and clearly know the task at hand.

I’m also very excited about what Rivera is going to do with Hardy. I watched in one of the Panther videos that one of the Panther’s staff member came a across a former coach of Hardy who was coaching at the combine and told the Panther member that if they could get Hardy’s head straight he would be a especial player or something along those lines. That’s Rivera’s specialty.

Bottom line is that if Hurney and Rivera take those players is because they have a purpose.

and Co. were the ones pulling the trigger. As we all know, he doesn’t miss in the 1st round very often, which is obviously the most important pick. It’s always hit or miss in the rounds that follow, but I suppose that’s with most teams. I admit that this is a lame reason to vote yes, but I do have faith they will get it right.

On another note concerning Coples, I always hear and read about this work ethic issue. What needs to be determined is if this is a motor or fatigue issue. I can guarantee that facing double and triple teams will tire an individual out faster than going mostly one on one with a guard or tackle.

Also, another knock on him is that he did most of his damage against lesser teams. That’s certainly true, but doesn’t any player, regardless of position, do the same thing? Does the fact that he got 2 or 3 sacks against Duke mean that the tackle and/or guard he faced is as poorly talented as the team that he plays for? If I remember correctly, Cam’s work ethic was called into question and we all know how that’s turned out so far. If Hurney and Co. want to know anything about his motor, the best way to do so is to ask the people that were around him on and off the practice field. What was he like in the weight room? How hard did he practice? Was he one of the last guys to leave the practice field? I have a feeling that he’s going to look superb at the combine anyway, and when the commissioner comes to the podium to announce our first selection, he will have already been picked.

But I just don’t like Coples, those motor issues are just too much for me. Really hate the Burfict pick. Don’t like him as a prospect, because I don’t really think he has the mental attributes to be the kind of dominant player he should be. If anyone could make him reach his potential, it would be BAMF, but I don’t know if I’d take both of those risks with my first two picks.

another DE is the anwer. Granted it could not hurt, but i think the o-line is where the most need is at the moment. To many cracks are starting to show and we need to protect our Franchise QB. We also have fallen in the habit of late in drafting undersize CBs late in the draft in hopes they will do something, so I hope we adviod that pit fall this year. One more point, Hurney had mention getting his QB another weapon so a WR in the first round would not be to surpriseing.

NOOOOO!!! (MINUS COPLES) (MINUS COPLES) (MINUS COPLES)!!!!

Need out new Do Not Want Dog for this…

they usually draft by best player available, regardless of need, which I totally agree with. So whomever is on the board at that time, which will probably be Coples along with Fitzpatrick and maybe another top person and their postion, is who they will pick. I have trust in the pick.

For starters, he seems like a Lazy Peppers 2.0 and DE isn’t a concern compared to the interior of the defensive line. If defense needs to be addressed in the first round, it should be DT or CB.

1 – Whitney Mercilus > Quinton Coples; Michael Brockers > Quinton Coples
2 – At some point this offseason, I believe our front office will address the linebacker position in some way, shape, or form. Burflict would probably be the BPA, and if there is one coach who can maximize Burflict’s potential, it would be Rivera. But, I think a team like Pittsburgh or Baltimore will snag him up at the end of round 1. Drafting someone like Zach Brown or Sean Spence in round 2 seems more realistic to me.
4 – Barclay could push Bernadeau and/or Zach Williams out the door in training camp. If Otah ends up on IR again, Barclay could push Byron Bell for the RT job. If the front office lets Hangartner and/or Schwartz walk, then this pick would obviously be even more vital.
5 – Judie seems to fit the mold of what the Panthers look for in DB prospects, and he would provide excellent value in round 5. With Steve Wilks coaching our DB’s, Judie could turn out to be a solid player.

I wouldn’t mind the Coples pick. I think this draft is weak with sure fire starters but loaded with upside players, so we should take another shot on potential. Just with Cam this new rookie salary allows you to do that. Our DL could be similar to the Giants with the addition of Coples. I don’t really see the lazy thing. I just think at times DE gets lost in the game. It’s just the nature of the position.

At 8 or 9 I would run to the podium if he were there.

Would I argue with a trade for Blackmon, or drafting Jeffery – No I would not. I think Hurney is underrated and under appreciated in this town.

If your criticisms are correct which Im not doubting we cant afford to take chances on guys who have “got lazy” and “undisciplined” to their name imo. We dont know that Rivera is the kind of guy that can get the most out of players like this. Our defense needs help not crap shoots.

If Kirkpatrick is gone then I have no problems with Couples. He would be the best available player at a position that is desperately needed. I believe Coach Rivera wouldn’t even give him a chance to try slack off. Also if Judie is still available that late you have to grab him. Good kid with shut down capability. Has steal written all over him.