My Ultimate BPA Pipe-Dream 1-5 Round Mock Draft

[rmoneyg35]

That would be a great draft but I would rather change the third round pick with a safety or defensive linemen.

[t96]

I just don't get that pick. This board has been bitchin for years about paying running backs, but now they want another in the first round.

 

It was because we outrageously overpaid TWO running backs who's production was not living up to their salary. Both Williams' and Stewarts' salaries will be off the books very soon and we're going to need a running back to carry our run game like Stew did the last 2 months of last season. Gurley is an elite talent that would be cheap at the position and he would solidify our run game for years. I'd love to keep Stew but his salary, injuries, and age make that hard to do. I initially hated the idea of picking Gurley in the 1st or even the 2nd but now I've come around to it. That would be a huge addition. Not necessarily this next year, but after that.

[EMSMedic79]

God I hope another team picks Gurley before us...

You beat me to it.

[Servant of Cthululelei]

It was because we outrageously overpaid TWO running backs who's production was not living up to their salary. Both Williams' and Stewarts' salaries will be off the books very soon and we're going to need a running back to carry our run game like Stew did the last 2 months of last season. Gurley is an elite talent that would be cheap at the position and he would solidify our run game for years. I'd love to keep Stew but his salary, injuries, and age make that hard to do. I initially hated the idea of picking Gurley in the 1st or even the 2nd but now I've come around to it. That would be a huge addition. Not necessarily this next year, but after that.

 

 

I know we've been saying this for years, but with the contract situation the way it is, I think THIS is the year it will finally be true.  Stewart's future with this team will be decided by his performance this year.  And by performance, I mean how many games is he healthy for.  I think if that number is 14 or greater, and his play on the field is even close to what it was towards the end of last year, we'll be seeing Stewart in a Panthers jersey for a few more years.  And I'll be happy about it.

 

If he misses 3 or more games again, I think he's a goner.  All that being said, to attempt to relate this post to the thread - I don't think it would necessarily be impossible for Gman to spend a 1st rounder on a RB, but I just don't think this is the year it happens.  Stewart's future with the team is still a question mark.

[t96]

I know we've been saying this for years, but with the contract situation the way it is, I think THIS is the year it will finally be true.  Stewart's future with this team will be decided by his performance this year.  And by performance, I mean how many games is he healthy for.  I think if that number is 14 or greater, and his play on the field is even close to what it was towards the end of last year, we'll be seeing Stewart in a Panthers jersey for a few more years.  And I'll be happy about it.

 

If he misses 3 or more games again, I think he's a goner.  All that being said, to attempt to relate this post to the thread - I don't think it would necessarily be impossible for Gman to spend a 1st rounder on a RB, but I just don't think this is the year it happens.  Stewart's future with the team is still a question mark.

 

If Gurley's there in the first we take him and Stew's gone even if he gets 2200 yards, 20 TDs and is healthy for all 19 games. If we don't get him and no other RB is BPA in the first 3 rounds then maybe we'd keep him if he has an outstanding year and is healthy, but only if he'll take a fair deal. Would have to take a pay cut for 2016 and then extend him on a reasonable deal. I love Stew but he doesn't have a lot of time left.

[Servant of Cthululelei]

If Gurley's there in the first we take him and Stew's gone even if he gets 2200 yards, 20 TDs and is healthy for all 19 games. If we don't get him and no other RB is BPA in the first 3 rounds then maybe we'd keep him if he has an outstanding year and is healthy, but only if he'll take a fair deal. Would have to take a pay cut for 2016 and then extend him on a reasonable deal. I love Stew but he doesn't have a lot of time left.

 

Guess it depends on how highly Gettleman views Gurley.  If he thinks he's a massive steal at #25, then I don't doubt he'd pull the trigger.  But I think there's too much risk with Gurley's injury history for that to be the case.

[tiger7_88]

You had me at Nick Marshall.

 

Cuz, yeah, I'm a big ol' Auburn softy.

[tiger7_88]

If we were going running back, I'd rather have Melvin Gordon.

 

 

Gurley is a true game-breaker.

 

But I can't say I disagree with you.  Gordon played in a read-option, one-cut offense in college.  Gurley didn't.  I am not sure AT ALL if the read-option wouldn't be a disaster for him.

 

Relatively akin to the difference between Stewie and D-Will on read option plays.

[rayzor]

God I hope another team picks Gurley before us...

i was thinking the same thing right after my initial face palm.

having said that, he'll probably end up being the pick and in that case i'll defer to gettleman's wisdom. i just don't like the idea of another (or really any) RB in the first.

[Jon Snow]

I think the Saints take him in the 1st. But I don't know squat.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Lets draft a prospect thats coming off an ACL tear, that will work for us. I mean look at the 49ers, Lattimore worked out wonderfully for them.. Oh wait. 

[ColumbusCounty]

If this was indeed our draft... I wouldnt be upset. I would look to find a safety and maybe a OLB.

Gurley, Fisher, Ifo, Hardy ...crazy draft. Doubtful but crazy.

I'm not too high on Dorsett... And you could actually switch Hardy to the third, I doubt he will be around in the fifth.

[panthers34]

Lets draft a prospect thats coming off an ACL tear, that will work for us. I mean look at the 49ers, Lattimore worked out wonderfully for them.. Oh wait. 

 

Huge difference. Lattimore tore EVERYTHING in his knee. AP tore his ACL and came back stronger. I know it's a different position but Thomas Davis tore his 3 times and looks as good as anyone in the league at his position. 

 

I'm not saying it's not a risk but there is a good chance that at his Age and how stronger Gurleys legs appear to be, he should come back just fine. 

[tiger7_88]

I think the Saints take him in the 1st. But I don't know squat.

 

 

The Saints resigned their FA running back Mark Ingram in addition to signing Buffalo FA running back C.J. Spiller.

 

I don't think they'll be taking a RB in the first few rounds but, if they do, I'll laugh.