No 7th Round Pick ('17)

[Toker Smurf]

I don't think this had,  officially been reported. 

http://car.247sports.com/Bolt/Panthers-finalize-preseason-trade-with-Seahawks-43918283

[La Pantera]

2017

[iamhubby1]

Well...that was easy. That should clear that up.

[TheSpecialJuan]

hehe

[Khaki Lackey]

lol j/k urrbody already knew that poo bruh lmao

[Ricky Spanish]

We'll pick one up again through compensation picks after we let someone loose in free agency. Not even upset. 

[davos]

If we keep up these playoff appearances, I don't mind giving these away every year to move up or find talent we wanted in previous drafts via trade.  DG has proven to find UFAs quite well and it's only a 5-7 player discrepancy if we're constantly in the playoffs. 

[jdpanther5]

Person reported it a couple days ago. 

I actually think it's interesting that we kept Norwood all this time. Only active for one game, but the fact that he lasted on the roster all year at the expense of a draft pick really shows how much the team likes him. Sure, it's a 7th rounder, but Gettleman has used those to move up for guys like Daryl Williams and Benwikere. 

Honestly, I thought he wouldn't make the roster next year, but now I'm questioning that. He's got great hands with good size and speed; could maybe be a quicker Cotchery and take over that role. 

“Kevin came in late, right before our last preseason game, and you’ve got to learn the system. We do a ton of stuff at the line of scrimmage and there’s a learning curve there. There’s a learning process,” Gettleman said. “Kevin really finished the season strong. The last six weeks of practice he really did some nice things so we’re really looking forward to it.”

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/nfl-blog/article62293032.html#storylink=cpy

[doghead28]

UDFA the same as 7th round picks usually. I think the Panthers will be alright. Maybe Norwood can develop and contribute next year.

[The Lone Panther]

Off topic, but does anyone think we get a comp pick in this years draft? 

[Soul Rebel]

LIke Cracka said, we will gain a pick down the line through compensatory picks and/or not too concerned about a late 7th. 

Outside of trying to find a Tyler Lockette kind of shifty slot WR that can come in and be a ST stud, I don't think Panthers look for WRs this offseason.  I think we roll into '16-'17 with:

KB-Funch-Ginn-Brown-Norwood-Hill 

I honestly think that our offensive scheme is a bit complex to learn, but once you've got a grasp on it, you can shine.  Maybe Norwood just didn't digest everything enough to justify seeing the field. I thought it was a bit odd that he dropped that one surefire TD early in the year, and then rode the pine, never to be heard from all year. I think there's a bit of a learning curve that he and Hill have had (the latter fighting injury) a hard time moving past.  I'm glad DG, RR aren't cutting ties yet and trusting that there's enough potential there that could pay off down the line.

Now, if they do snag a Lockette type of WR that blows up in OTAs and TC, then I could see one of them getting cut prior to the opening game.  

[PandaPancake]

7 hours ago, The Lone Panther said:

Off topic, but does anyone think we get a comp pick in this years draft? 

http://overthecap.com/compensatory-draft-picks-cancellation-chart/

[The Lone Panther]

12 minutes ago, PandaPancake said:

http://overthecap.com/compensatory-draft-picks-cancellation-chart/

Guess that's a no. 

[Carl Spackler]

We kinda took the L on that deal but it's largely irrelevant, was worth a shot