If he's at 25, can Gettleman pass on DGB?

[Mr. Scot]

I get what you're saying, good sir. But sometimes, the juice is worth the squeeze, if they can get you over that damn hump in the road. Which I think DGB could. Especially with our family atmosphere and locker room leaders not putting up with the bull poo.

Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it happening, based on Gettleman's 'time bomb' comment.

And to be clear, the Panthers will not be the only team that passes on him for that same reason. With the NFL's current policies, a lot of teams are going to shy away from anybody with domestic violence of any sort on their record.

The Ravens are a prime example, and they've stated so directly (no shock given that this is the team that got burned the most by the Rice story).

Anyone thinking that the Panthers are the only team taking a hard look at player character now needs to think again.

[nctarheel0619]

Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it happening, based on Gettleman's 'time bomb' comment.

And to be clear, the Panthers will not be the only team that passes on him for that same reason. With the NFL's current policies, a lot of teams are going to shy away from anybody with domestic violence of any sort on their record.

The Ravens are a prime example, and they've stated so directly (no shock given that this is the team that got burned the most by the Rice story).

Anyone thinking that the Panthers are the only team taking a hard look at player character now needs to think again.

 

Oh, it's not going to happen.  It just sounds really good to me.  Dude, think about it.  DGB +Kelvin+Olsen?  Wet dream for a fan base.  

[thefuzz]

Maybe, but I wouldn't bet on it happening, based on Gettleman's 'time bomb' comment.

And to be clear, the Panthers will not be the only team that passes on him for that same reason. With the NFL's current policies, a lot of teams are going to shy away from anybody with domestic violence of any sort on their record.

The Ravens are a prime example, and they've stated so directly (no shock given that this is the team that got burned the most by the Rice story).

Anyone thinking that the Panthers are the only team taking a hard look at player character now needs to think again.

 

I want everyone, especially the I hate the choir boy Panthers folks to read this again.

 

 

DGB is probably the 5-6 most talented player in this draft....maybe 3rd.  Let's see if he goes in the top 10.  A lot, in fact most teams will pass this guy by.

[jdpanther5]

Randy Moss has the exact same number of Super Bowl rings as the Panthers. And the teams that did take him kept getting rid of him.

Remind me, how many games did Justin Blackmon help his team win last year?

How many games did Greg Hardy play in last year?

How many touchdowns did Ray Rice score last year?

How many games will Josh Gordon be playing in this year?

Players that are suspended don't help you win games.

Good Lord, why are we already condemning the guy to a career as a Gordon or Blackmon?

These things should be taken case-by-case, for every knucklehead that couldn't get out of his own way there is another who turned it around. Not to compare the severity of their transgressions, but there are many that thought Cam's "character issues" would be the reason he would flame out, but fortunately we didn't feel the same. I'm sure the team will do its due diligence and make an informed decision.

[Omega Atrocity]

I really don't understand the love for this guy. He's not a generational talent, so why are there 12,000 threads on him?

[Frank Hollywood]

If Richardson dies before late April, we have a shot.

[Mol3m4n]

I love this guy, but it's not happening.

[tiger7_88]

Hope we dont draft that QB out of Auburn.

Guy is going to go off any second.

Lordy mercy...

[rmoneyg35]

As much as I like the guy I just don't see us drafting him.

[Byrdman4real]

They probably would draft Strong before DGB, and probably would skip drafting a WR in the first if Parker and Strong is gone. Will probably go WR in the second round. I still have my hopes up for Strong, Greene, and Hardy.  

[TarheelBlazer]

Yes. If he's there at 57 then you think about it

I'm with this. At this point, I'd rather gamble on Gurley over DGB at 25.

[imminent rogaine]

I like DGB's body fat percentage. Could be a big boost to the team; Kelvin really hurt our WR corp in that department.

[MHS831]

Some of you just gravitate toward the bad boys.  You think you can save them from themselves.  You think there will be some payoff or that you are above others because you think a change of scenery entitles a person to a clean slate.  Or you blame youth for all of the person's indiscretions, as if our youth has nothing to do with who we are.  Sure, some change for the better, but for the most part, most don't--especially when you give them millions.  Look at Hardy--he was here 4 years and he bought assault rifles, wrecked a motorcycle, photographed his speedometer going 100+, and dated a girl using crack. (Bbbut, but, nothing was proven in court!--shut up. He is soooo innocent, no team in the NFL wants him).  Look at Thomas Davis, who never had character issues in college.  Look at Luke, who never had character issues in college.  We count on them. 

 

We have drafted time bombs before.  Mike Goodson comes to mind.  I was standing beside a 15-year old girl at an OTA and he hit on her.  You know the rest of the story.  What about Hogan from WVU?  Good investment.  In fact, I can't think of 1 player with serious character issues that ever panned out--but let's draft some thug on probation who can't keep a roster spot on a college team.

 

HALF of the first rounders drafted do not pan out.  Why reduce those odds by taking a player who is an emotional, maturational, ethical coin toss?

[Captain Morgan]

anyone who thinks DG is going to spend our first round pick on a 

"ticking time bomb" is delusional.  He just let a proven all pro DE go without

any problem at all.