Carolina Panthers Discussion

[JPF]

If you buy into those trade value charts, the Pats 1st 1st rounder (#24) and their 2nd rounder would be close to equal value for our #14. Though, I don't place much value on those things any more.

[JPF]

Scott updated the mock, if our draft goes like that I'd probably throw my TV out the window.

[BlindSite]

I'd fly from Brisbane Australia to new york, to **** in my hands and throw it at our draft table.

[JustJoe2k5]

Originally Posted by BlindSite

I'd fly from Brisbane Australia to new york, to **** in my hands and throw it at our draft table.

I think a mean-spirited e-mail would be enough.

[JPF]

I am so sick of seeing peoples mock have us taking Olsen (not the part I mind) and the reason being "they've ignored this need long enough".

Do they not realize TE was NOT a need until we had an OC that will actually use them as receivers more than 5 plays a game?

[JustJoe2k5]

Recent news:

Keyshawn Johnson announced on the Best Damn Sports Show Period that he would return.

NFL Network reported that Drew Carter signed his one-year tender offer.

Todd McShay's Recent Seven-Round Mock Draft for the Panthers:
1. Greg Olsen - TE
2. Brandon Meriweather - S
3. Buster Davis - ILB
4. Kevin Kolb - QB
5. Jacob Ford, DE, Central Arkansas
6. Steve Breaston, WR/RS, Michigan
7. Herbert Taylor, OT, TCU

-Like Meriweather's talent, don't like his character.
-Kolb isn't needed since we signed Carr.
-Other than that, I like it. Especially the Steve Breaston pick, we need ANYONE that knows how to run forward once they field a kick or punt.

[xooberon]

i definately like that mock, except the kolb pick. not sure if merriweather will be there but weddle probably will be and he looks like he's gonna be good. if the kolb pick was swapped with piscitelli that would be a dream draft imo

[JustJoe2k5]

Re-signed Michael Gaines to a one-year $1.3 million contract.

[JustJoe2k5]

Updated Todd McShay mock draft.

14. Carolina: Greg Olsen, TE, Miami
45. Carolina: David Harris, ILB, Michigan
83. Carolina: Sabby Piscitelli, S, Oregon State
118. Carolina: Jay Moore, DE, Nebraska
155. Carolina: Adam Koets, OT, Oregon State
191. Carolina: Steve Breaston, WR/RS, Michigan
226. Carolina: Zach Diles, ILB, Kansas State

Not as good as his earlier mock draft, but the Diles pick is interesting.

[JustJoe2k5]

"I think there are definitely some areas that we need some depth and potentially immediate help in,” Fox said at the team’s annual pre-draft press conference at Bank of America Stadium. “I’d say safety, linebacker, defensive end, wide receiver, tight end, some o-line. I think those are all areas that we’d like to see (improved). Return specialist, whether it be a combo-guy or even just a punt returner. Those are areas of need.... As far as any particular order, it’s hard to predict because you’ve got 13 people picking in front of you.”

[FirstAndGoal]

Al Wilson, broncos MLB, was relaesed today. I don't really know what his problems were, but would the panthers consider him? He had 102 tackles last year and played 15 games, and adding him would fill a need that we wouldnt necessarily need to address early come draft day.

[JPF]

The reason he was released is that he couldn't pass a physical to be traded.

[simmy1989]

I really think Al Wilson would be a great fit with the Panthers. We need to pounce all over him he is a pro bowl MLB who make big plays when they are needed.

[JustJoe2k5]

The more I see of Michael Griffin, the more I think he is EXACTLY what we need on this team. Also, the more I see of other tight ends available in the draft the more I think we could draft someone like Zach Miller in the second or third round instead of Greg Olsen in the first.

The effect the ZBS will have on the running game should take as much pressure off Jake Delhomme as any tight end would. When Jake Delhomme has a consistent running game he can be productive, just look at the second half of the '04 season.

[FirstAndGoal]

My feelings are exactly the same. I feel like the only value at 14 that fits our need is Olsen, and I'm not a big fan. I believe we should trade up to get Landry or Willis or down to get a safety like Griffin. The eagles are looking at Griffin for their pick at 26, so if we trade back it would probably have to be to somewhere before that pick. The Pats, with two first round picks, may be looking ot move up, and their first pick at 24 would be a good place to move down to, although this is pure speculation. Adding an extra day one pick or two would be nice.

[JustJoe2k5]

If I were the front office:

-Get on the phone with the New York Jets. Attempt to trade down to #25 and acquire one of their second-round picks.
-Get on the phone with the St. Louis Rams. Doesn't matter whether it is Kris Jenkins for a second-round pick or a third-round pick and Jerametrius Butler, I'd take the deal.

The Jet's first-round pick puts us right in front of Philadelphia, so we still have a shot at safety Michael Griffin.

With our second-round pick, select tight end Zach Miller.

With St. Louis' second-round pick, select either defensive end Charles Johnson or defensive end Quentin Moses.

With New York's second-round pick, select outside linebacker Justin Durant.

With our third-round pick, select safety Josh Gattis.

After that, Yamon Figurs is someone I would target in the fourth-round as our return specialist. He's alot like the last return specialist we drafted, and you all know who that was.

Jamaal Anderson would be worth it, if he is available at 14

[JPF]

Originally Posted by simmy1989

I really think Al Wilson would be a great fit with the Panthers. We need to pounce all over him he is a pro bowl MLB who make big plays when they are needed.

He also was cut because he couldn't pass a physical to be traded.

[JustJoe2k5]

Looks like we won't trade Kris Jenkins, which is a mistake in my opinion. I feel just as comfortable with Damione Lewis and Maake Kemoeatu as our starters as I would with Kris Jenkins and Maake Kemoeatu. Whatever pick we would acquire for Jenkins could actually be used to shore up a weakness.

[JustJoe2k5]

Brandon Sharp, John Wendling, and Marvin White are three sleeper safeties that I plan to keep my eye on in this draft. I'd love to pick up one or maybe even two of them in the draft.

[SchizophrenicBatman]

I figure most of you guys know your way around the Panthers message boards and normally I wouldnt post a rumor like this but a lot of the names on it have been linked to the Panthers leading up to the draft so I think it might be legit

Supposedly our draft board:

http://wp28panthersoffseason.blogspo.../big-list.html

My biggest disappointments are overrating Booker, leaving Marvin White off and having Joe Staley that high

[JustJoe2k5]

I suppose this might mean Michael Griffin at #14?

They must feel Lorenzo Booker would be able to contribute immediately on special teams.

Don't really have a problem with Joe Staley, we need all the help we can get on the offensive line.

[JustJoe2k5]

I would honestly rather make the slight reach for Michael Griffin at #14 than take anyone else. Every time I see this guy, I just see the perfect Carolina Panther.

[SchizophrenicBatman]

I'm gunna brag in here before Vicklanta ruins my mock

http://games.espn.go.com/draftforecast/leaderboard

ctrl + f FaithNoMore


wooo I might win a Hummer!!

[SchizophrenicBatman]

BOOOOOO!

Anderson destroys my mock :(

No hummer lol