Gettleman doing his thing.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Every GM should hit on Round 1 and 2 picks.  DG hasn't missed I don't think.    However, the money makers are those GMs that land the diamonds in the rough.  Here is a new one.

http://car.247sports.com/Bolt/Panthers-meet-with-under-the-radar-cornerback-44331433

[TheNewStandard]

You have to be able to find diamonds in the rough or else you're looking at losing those top picks because you can't afford their big contracts.

it should be obvious and no, not all 1st and 2nd rounders become pro-bowlers, but we sure do have lots of them and we'll have our hands full when it comes time to sign Ealy, the DT twins, Trai and KB.

 

[The Lone Panther]

Actually have this guy listed on my latest mock draft.  I have us drafting him in the 4th.  

[DaveThePanther2008]

22 minutes ago, TheNewStandard said:

You have to be able to find diamonds in the rough or else you're looking at losing those top picks because you can't afford their big contracts.

it should be obvious and no, not all 1st and 2nd rounders become pro-bowlers, but we sure do have lots of them and we'll have our hands full when it comes time to sign Ealy, the DT twins, Trai and KB.

 

Never mentioned Pro Bowlers but 1st and 2nd rounders should contribute immediately and eventually become starters.  Hopefully solid starters.

Those diamonds and so far Gettleman has shown he can find them, is what makes the difference in a good team and a Super Bowl contending team.

Couple years ago we were guessing who would make the 53 man roster.  Now we are wondering which good player is going to be left off that 53 man roster.  It is exciting to see us building a roster full of talented players that even if a starter goes down.  We have quality behind them.

[TheNewStandard]

33 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

Never mentioned Pro Bowlers but 1st and 2nd rounders should contribute immediately and eventually become starters.  Hopefully solid starters.

Those diamonds and so far Gettleman has shown he can find them, is what makes the difference in a good team and a Super Bowl contending team.

Couple years ago we were guessing who would make the 53 man roster.  Now we are wondering which good player is going to be left off that 53 man roster.  It is exciting to see us building a roster full of talented players that even if a starter goes down.  We have quality behind them.

Next man up is a great place to be. It's hard to believe that the last 5 guys who make our roster are capable of coming in if need be.

Our final 5 next year could very well be 5 guys we draft in April...that's just crazy.

[DaveThePanther2008]

11 hours ago, TheNewStandard said:

Next man up is a great place to be. It's hard to believe that the last 5 guys who make our roster are capable of coming in if need be.

Our final 5 next year could very well be 5 guys we draft in April...that's just crazy.

Or the last 5 we cut end up starting for another team.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Gettelman has selected 16 players in his three years as GM and only 3 are no longer with the team.

RB Tyler Gaffney tore his ACL and was claimed by the Patriots.

G Edmund Kugbila had back issues that ended his career having never played a down in a regular season game.

RB Kenjon Barner was traded to Chip Kelly and the Eagles. (interesting note: in the post-draft press conference, Gettleman mentioned that he was torn between certain players but settled on Barner after position coaches assured him he would be a fit)

[iamhubby1]

I know Gman says he hates to develop players for other teams. But if he continues to draft as well as he has. That's exactly what he is going to wind up doing.

 

Starting next year the cycle starts. Stah, and KK will need to be addressed. The next year is KB, and Trai. The year after is Shaq, and Fun Fun. And Luke, and or, Cam coming due again. With this years draft on the horizon. With any other players you have developed over the next few years.

 

Not everyone is going to survive. We are going to lose some good players. As well as those mid-level guys. Those later round guys you develop, will have decisions to make when their next contract comes due.

 

Starting this year. It is going to get progressively more difficult to make this roster. And some of those guys who don't make the team, or are let go, are going to be some good players. Teams will be watching our roster for a change.

 

Wow! So this how this football things looks when you do it right? Cool!

[emhoward]

Miller can't be too under the radar seeing as 26 teams attended his pro day.

[Nick_81]

14 hours ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

Or the last 5 we cut end up starting for another team.

Case in point... This is Klein's last season of his rookie contract.  Probably his last season here.  That dude could be starting for several teams right now.  

[DaveThePanther2008]

Agreed.  I like Klein but there is no way we are going to be able to pay him what he can get elsewhere.

[SOJA]

21 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Gettelman has selected 16 players in his three years as GM and only 3 are no longer with the team.

RB Tyler Gaffney tore his ACL and was claimed by the Patriots.

G Edmund Kugbila had back issues that ended his career having never played a down in a regular season game.

RB Kenjon Barner was traded to Chip Kelly and the Eagles. (interesting note: in the post-draft press conference, Gettleman mentioned that he was torn between certain players but settled on Barner after position coaches assured him he would be a fit)

Kugbila and David Mayo are the only Gettleman picks I have ever actually thought were bad selections 

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

after his work in relief of kuechly i'm sure klein is going to get starter caliber offers entering free agency.  that's one of the pitfalls of having a stacked corps i guess.  maybe that played into the selection of david mayo somewhat, who knows.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Gettleman doing his thing: