Mario Edwards Jr. Scheduled Visit

[Mol3m4n]

https://twitter.com/SiriusXMNFL/status/583074580937379840?s=09

FSU DL Mario Edwards "plays with instincts that cannot be taught and, regardless if he can drop back as a linebacker, has the ability to cause trouble anywhere along the defensive line," wrote NFLDraftScout.com's Frank Cooney.

"He has an impressive combination of strength and instincts that enabled him to be a force both as an edge-setter against the run, and an inside power rusher threatening the pocket," Cooney wrote. "Edwards even dropped back as a 3-4 linebacker, but considering he fights to keep weight down that shouldn't be a long-term game plan." Edwards weighed in at 279 pounds at the combine. He's extremely strong for that size. "Two seventy-nine is good," Edwards said when asked about his weight. "I'd like to stay here or get to about 285, 288-ish. That's when I'm able to go inside and go against guards or I can do an end at a five-technique. I'm more versatile that way."

Would you rather look at this guy or Owamagbe in the 1st/2nd round as a defensive end?

[camtheone]

I love taking a DE in the 1st or 2nd round.  We will have a little bit a patch on our O-Line and what if M Oher does do well.  We have locked into two seasons already.  Anything I repeat anything is better than Bell and now our line will have time to mesh together during OTAs and pre season workouts and training camp.  We shall see.  KEEP POUNDING!

[Delhommey]

He's quicker than you think he is, but he never has been nor ever will be a great pass rusher.

I think he's destined to become a 3-4 DE, but he does have the flexibility to play inside and out that Rivera loves.

Minor injury concerns and lack of ability to consistently get after the QB push him down to the second I think.

I'll never forget how he kept Nick Marshall in check though.

[Ace_Aladdin]

I love taking a DE in the 1st or 2nd round.  We will have a little bit a patch on our O-Line and what if M Oher does do well.  We have locked into two seasons already.  Anything I repeat anything is better than Bell and now our line will have time to mesh together during OTAs and pre season workouts and training camp.  We shall see.  KEEP POUNDING!

 

I rather take Preston Smith who can stop the run and pass rush.  

 

P.S. Your standards for the OL should be high as the DL if you ever want the Panthers to win a Superbowl!

[rmoneyg35]

I've always liked Edwards but I feel there are better DEs that we can get in later rounds such as Preston Smith or Trey Flowers. I feel Micheal Bennet, Eddie Goldman, Edwards, and Arik Armstead are all good defensive linemen and probably will be good NFL players but I believe they could be drafted higher than their value because of the teams they are on.

[MHS831]

I am of the mindset that, if we draft a rookie DE, we are looking for leverage in the Johnson situation.  

 

CBS--Though still raw with substantial room to continue to get better, Edwards has the makeup of the ideal 3-4 end or 4-3 tackle who can disrupt the backfield in a number of ways, from multiple spots, and should draw a premium pick come draft day next year if he's able to continue developing at his current trajectory.

 

I kind of disagree with that.  If he works on his first step, keeps his weight around 275-280, he can play LDE.   Here is another quote from the same piece about Edwards:

 

CBS-

Since his first start in the 2012 ACC championship game when he replaced an injured Tank Carradine at right end, Edwards has demonstrated an impressive combination of athleticism, strength and instincts that have enabled him to be a force both as an edge-setter against the run, and a power rusher who can threaten the pocket inside or out against the pass.

 

http://www.cbssports.com/nfl/draft/players/1998180/mario-edwards-jr

 

Now, consider what we do.  On first down, even at RE, Edwards holds down the edge vs run and power rushes the pass.  On second or third down, he could slide inside and we could bring in Addison or Ealy. 

 

I personally think we need a NT (not sold on Cole at 64 years of age ), but this move could kill 2 birds.

 

By the way, CBS has him ranked as the 69th player overall, 8th DE.  That makes him a second rounder for us.

 

 

[Snake]

He's quicker than you think he is, but he never has been nor ever will be a great pass rusher.

I think he's destined to become a 3-4 DE, but he does have the flexibility to play inside and out that Rivera loves.

Minor injury concerns and lack of ability to consistently get after the QB push him down to the second I think.

I'll never forget how he kept Nick Marshall in check though.

I would say late second early third. People pay for pass rushers and that's what he is lacking.

[camtheone]

I rather take Preston Smith who can stop the run and pass rush.  

 

P.S. Your standards for the OL should be high as the DL if you ever want the Panthers to win a Superbowl!

 

My standards as high as anyone else for our team but not every team or even every superbowl winning team has a great DL and a great OL.  Thanks to the salary cap.  Just my two cents.  KEEP POUNDING.

[Ace_Aladdin]

My standards as high as anyone else for our team but not every team or even every superbowl winning team has a great DL and a great OL.  Thanks to the salary cap.  Just my two cents.  KEEP POUNDING.

 

 

Yea but I believe no Superbowl team also had bottom 5 tier OL either. Our philosophy is Defense and Running the ball, which relies heavily on controlling the line of scrimmage. If your aim is playoffs and superbowl, then it shouldn't be a issue if we don't find a starting LT right away, getting a RT is as important . Ex. Anthony Davis and the 49rs

[Khyber53]

Edwards and Addison. Mario Brothers to replace the Kraken. 

 

Super Metroid in the second round for an RT?

[Kuech the Sneak]

He sucks, never thought much of him