Panthers interested in Landon Collins

[Mr. Scot]

I don't respond to people who generalize by school or program. Great players can come from any school.

Fair enough, but it is legit that many of the DBs drafted from that program (Barron, for example) haven't proven to be good in the pros.

What makes Collins different?

[ctrcat]

Many wanted him when we appeared destined to pick in the top 10, and even thought he'd be out of reach there. I'd feel much better taking him if our FA would have packed more punch offensively.

[CelibatePimp]

I wouldn't invest a first round in a safety when we have such a good front 7. That is why I doubt we pick him up even if he is available at 25. However, if he performs well during the visit and has the makings of being a game changer, I am sure Ron will love to have him.

[TylerVagyler]

So, Marlon McCree type?

 

I've seen the Antoine Bethea comparison thrown around

[Bj-Monster23]

Fair enough, but it is legit that many of the DBs drafted from that program (Barron, for example) haven't proven to be good in the pros.

What makes Collins different?

Collins is a better overall prospect then Mark Barron and Ha Ha Clinton Dix coming out. Ha Ha also had a pretty good season with Green Bay to note . But Landon Collins has the tools to become a elite safety in the NFL. He can play the run well, and he has the skills to play cover two high, and can improve on his man to man coverage with more coaching. He is young and physical also has the ability to be a ballhawk on the Panthers. If Collins can come in and play at a high level, he will definitely replace Harper in our secondary and make our defense ELITE.

[The Huddler]

Sekret Klub? Why can't I crack this code of you All Pro members?!

its overhyped

[Mr. Scot]

I wouldn't invest a first round in a safety when we have such a good front 7.

Even when coverage issues have been an Achilles heel for this defense?

Edited March 24, 2015 by Mr. Scot

[Mr. Scot]

I've seen the Antoine Bethea comparison thrown around

But do we have a 'coverage' type safety in the fold with him (or without him, for that matter)?

[Mr. Scot]

Collins is a better overall prospect then Mark Barron and Ha Ha Clinton Dix coming out. Ha Ha also had a pretty good season with Green Bay to note . But Landon Collins has the tools to become a elite safety in the NFL. He can play the run well, and he has the skills to play cover two high, and can improve on his man to man coverage with more coaching. He is young and physical also has the ability to be a ballhawk on the Panthers. If Collins can come in and play at a high level, he will definitely replace Harper in our secondary and make our defense ELITE.

Good answer, but one question.

Does the defense absolutely need him to become 'elite level' in your estimation?

Are there others who could also make that happen, maybe in a later round?

[LinvilleGorge]

Collins is a better overall prospect then Mark Barron and Ha Ha Clinton Dix coming out.

 

It's hard to be much better of a prospect at safety than #7 overall.

 

Make no mistake, Barron was a BIG TIME prospect coming out of Alabama.  Certainly heard a lot more clamor about him leading up to the 2012 draft than you're hearing about Collins right now.  If anything, the main thing you can kind of infer about Collins is that he's the #1 safety by default with this being considered a weak overall safety class.

[GoobyPls]

Why on earth would we need a box safety when our front 7 is good enough to stop the run without any support?

 

[Pox2]

Fair enough, but it is legit that many of the DBs drafted from that program (Barron, for example) haven't proven to be good in the pros.

What makes Collins different?

 

Former 1st rounder Haha Clinton-Dix played well for the Packers last year as a Rookie.

 

 

Former 1st rounder Kareem Jackson has been solid for the Texans and he will likely play out the rest of his career there.

 

 

 

Other than those two the rest of Bama Dbs have been mediocre to non existent at the pro level. That does not mean Collins will be the same way but I understand the trepidation.

[TylerVagyler]

But do we have a 'coverage' type safety in the fold with him (or without him, for that matter)?

 

I think Boston could play FS with him for now. I'm not completely sold on him as the long-term option but his prior experience as a CB and ball-hawking skills make me think he could be a nice compliment at deep safety. 

 

For what it's worth, I don't think Collins will be available at #25.

Edited March 24, 2015 by TylerVagyler

[TylerVagyler]

Why on earth would we need a box safety when our front 7 is good enough to stop the run without any support?

 

We finished 16th in run defense last season and gave up 4.5 ypc. We could definitely improve.

 

 

Edited March 24, 2015 by TylerVagyler