Carolina Panthers Trade Up Select Oklahoma's Daryl Williams

[Bozarden]

Quality over quantity on the picks, sure.

 

 

But this team wasn't carrying 9 rookies. Or 8. or 7. Or maybe even 6.  Our 53 man will be tight this year, unless there are some vet shakeups 

 

I would be very dissapointed if one or more of our 5 draft picks failed to make the roster. I think we will probably see a couple of UDFA make the roster as well, as we have been used to under Gman

[BigBoss]

Ermmm, what's the difference between a regular starter and playoff starter? You know it's the same right?

 

ERRMMMMMM no they are not.

 

There are players that should start for super bowl contenders. And there are some that should not.

[gettlemanjack]

Feb 19

video editor for Draftbreakdown.com:

"Dave Gettleman said this about Ja'wuan James (has to be him). Hope he feels the same about Daryl Williams"

Edited May 2, 2015 by gettlemanjack

[gettlemanjack]

NFL.com Chris Trapasso @ ChrisTrapasso Feb 19

Really like how Daryl Williams "attacks" DLs w/o lunging/

getting off balance as pass protector. Should instantly be bull

in run game in NFL.

draftbreakdown.com Joe Marino @ TheJoeMarino Feb 18

Daryl Williams , OT, Oklahoma: 6'5'', 327 pounds, 35" arms, and

9 3/4" hands. Stud football player. Checking boxes so far.

NEpatriotsdraft.com Mike Loyko @ NEPD_Loyko Feb 15

#OU OT Daryl Williams might be the most underrated OL in the

draft. Plug him in at Right Tackle and let him roadgrade.

CBS Sports Dane Brugler@ dpbrugler Dec 1

Two strong run blocking RTs Rob Havenstein and Daryl

Williams both will be in Mobile. A pair of mean maulers who

block out the sun

[Bozarden]

Props to Gman for realising how weak this draft is and then taking advantage by maximizing the amount of starter potential that we can get. I also really like how we have kept all of our picks for next year, even though we have traded a combined 38 spots up in the draft. But that just further proves how Gman views this as a weak draft class

[Kuech the Sneak]

I'm not big on trading up, but I love the two players we've got with those picks. Talented enough roster where we wouldn't have room for 9 guys so it's fine

[UpstatePanther]

Well, now, yes. 30 minutes ago when posted? No. 

 

yea sorry. it took me that long to read through the entire thread haha

[gettlemanjack]

Edraft.com scouting report:

"Williams has potential to be a solid starting right or left tackle in the league... It’s not natural for guys with Williams’ size to be good athletes that can win in space. Normally a 6’6”, 330-pound frame will really inhibit an athlete’s ability to move and neutralize anything but power rushers, but Williams has good overall fluidity in his movements... moves rather well...can get to the second level well...excellent anchor ability... above average technician...neutralizes edge defenders well...a good pass blocker... Really moves defenders off the ball as a run defender...great length... a smart player...clearly an on-field leader for the team...most impressive part of Williams’ game is his ability to punch a pass rusher off their initial move and set his anchor to prevent a counter move"

http://edraft.com/nfl/news/2015-nfl-draft-scouting-report-daryl-williams/

[gettlemanjack]

Edraft.com scouting report:

"Williams has potential to be a solid starting right or left tackle in the league... It’s not natural for guys with Williams’ size to be good athletes that can win in space. Normally a 6’6”, 330-pound frame will really inhibit an athlete’s ability to move and neutralize anything but power rushers, but Williams has good overall fluidity in his movements... moves rather well...can get to the second level well...excellent anchor ability... above average technician...neutralizes edge defenders well...a good pass blocker... Really moves defenders off the ball as a run defender...great length... a smart player...clearly an on-field leader for the team...most impressive part of Williams’ game is his ability to punch a pass rusher off their initial move and set his anchor to prevent a counter move"

http://edraft.com/nfl/news/2015-nfl-draft-scouting-report-daryl-williams/

[gettlemanjack]

the other Oklahoma OT, Tyrus Thompson, says this about Williams:

"He’s so technically sound. He takes to coaching the best of anyone I’ve ever met. He’s got a really great work ethic.."

http://m.soonersports.com/mobile/ViewArticle.dbml?atclid=209689601&DB_OEM_ID=31000&

[PantherWake]

I've never thought I'd love an OT pick more

[gettlemanjack]

Charlie Campbell's notes on the Oklahoma OT duo of Tyrus Thompson and Daryl Williams going against the dominant Clemson DL:

"Williams played better than Thompson...This duo is reminiscent of the Tennessee tandem of Antonio Richardson and Ja'Wuan James last year. Richardson got more publicity, but NFL teams felt James was the better prospect and selected him in the first round while Richardson fell undrafted because of a micro-fracture knee injury. I'm not saying that Thompson will go undrafted, but don't be surprised if Williams is selected first and is the better pro."

http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2015recap_16.php

Edited May 2, 2015 by gettlemanjack

[Sloth]

I love the pick and the fact that we did pretty ok for ourselves in value to get him.

 

I think he winds up starting at RT pretty soon. As someone mentioned above, running to the right is going to be a poo ton easier going forward.

[TylerVagyler]

Joe Person ‏@josephperson  21s21 seconds ago

Daryl Williams self-description: "I'm nasty. I'm a road grader. I'm technically sound."