104.3 The Fan rumor. Panthers like McCaffrey at 8.

[Mr. Scot]

Awfully early in the process for there to be any credible information about us "liking" anybody with the 8th pick.

Pre-Combine, workouts, interviews, meetings, etc. Hell, we're a long way from even having the beginnings of a draft board.

But hey, it's not like anybody lies or engages in baseless speculation at this time of year, right?

[nctarheel0619]

2 hours ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

And yet... Garrett is gonna be drafted way Before Fournette.

So... yeah. Who gives a poo?

Hence the reason I said he was the top talent.  Not the first pick.  

[raleigh-panther]

5 hours ago, nctarheel0619 said:

LOLZ, what?  How about no?  

@PanthersGOATFan336

Dear god no, just no. If this happens fire all of them. 

[Snake]

2 hours ago, Saca312 said:

Well yeah, Oher isn't the best of run blockers, but he's still okay.

But like I said, we still had one of the best rushing attacks in 2015, and we need a Stewart replacement soon anyways. It makes perfect sense we go for Fournette if he's available.

Fournette wouldn't be wasted. He'd easily excel. We still have one of the best interiors in the league and get plenty of holes. I can assure you he won't be a waste of a pick at all. 

We have Stewart's replacement in CAP. If anything we need a RB who can run routes to replace Fozzy. We could also find that or a runner like Stewart in later rounds. OT,S,DE,and WR are way more of concerns because of our scheme.

[Shocker]

Really like everything about McCafferry except his size but 8 would be a serious reach.  Come up from the second if you want him that bad.  Would love to see him here but not with 8.

[nctarheel0619]

1 hour ago, Promethean Forerunner said:

The top talent is drafted first overall majority of the time...

I rather take the guy who is being billed the next Von Miller but we're picking 8th so I'll take the next best prospect (Hooker, Adams, Fournette, Thomas, Barnett, etc).

I disagree.  Jamarcus Russell wasn't the top talent in his Draft.  But he was Drafted first.  Simple as that . 

[Saca312]

23 minutes ago, Snake said:

We have Stewart's replacement in CAP. If anything we need a RB who can run routes to replace Fozzy. We could also find that or a runner like Stewart in later rounds. OT,S,DE,and WR are way more of concerns because of our scheme.

Cap isn't sparking anything right now. He's terrible at pass blocking, and he's nothing special imho. 

Definitely need an upgrade over him.

I can tell you getting a runningback will improve our offense tremendously. As far as value, I do agree though I'd rather have Jamal Adams if he's available. Otherwise, Fournette is next on my board.

If I were to give my top 5, here's what it'd look like. Parenthesis indicates likability of availability.

1. Myles Garrett (near impossible)

2. Jonathan Allen (very unlikely)

3. Jamal Adams (unlikely-ish)

4. Leonard Fournette (likely)

5. Solomon Thomas (for sure)

Pretty much those guys would be on my wish list at #8.

[MV%doe]

Yeaaaa suuuure, after that happens Dave will target white CBs in the mid-rounds too!

[FuFuLamePoo]

For the record I'd love him in the second

[Snake]

32 minutes ago, Saca312 said:

Cap isn't sparking anything right now. He's terrible at pass blocking, and he's nothing special imho. 

Definitely need an upgrade over him.

I can tell you getting a runningback will improve our offense tremendously. As far as value, I do agree though I'd rather have Jamal Adams if he's available. Otherwise, Fournette is next on my board.

If I were to give my top 5, here's what it'd look like. Parenthesis indicates likability of availability.

1. Myles Garrett (near impossible)

2. Jonathan Allen (very unlikely)

3. Jamal Adams (unlikely-ish)

4. Leonard Fournette (likely)

5. Solomon Thomas (for sure)

Pretty much those guys would be on my wish list at #8.

The only reason CAP looks bad is because of a poor line. Fournette has problems bouncing to,the outside and that's a huge problem for the Panthers who run out of the gun most of the time.

[nctarheel0619]

2 minutes ago, Snake said:

The only reason CAP looks bad is because of a poor line. Fournette has problems bouncing to,the outside and that's a huge problem for the Panthers who run out of the gun most of the time.

I'm pretty sure you've never watched Fournette play if you think he has issues running to the outside.  

[Snake]

Just now, nctarheel0619 said:

I'm pretty sure you've never watched Fournette play if you think he has issues running to the outside.  

He doesn't do well when the holes are not blown open for him. 

[panthers55]

I know PFF is not always the best source but they rank McCaffey the best running back in the draft. He is versatile and averaged more all around yards than any other back and it wasn't even close. McCaffey solves a lot of problems. He can be our return man, a great slot receiver and a great change of pace back from Stewart.  If we pick up an OT and safety in free agency, he could be in the mix for sure. He is only a junior so much like Kuechly when he came out he hasn't even reached his peak. Where ever he goes he will be a real stud and worthy of a first round pick.

[panthers34]

You're all underestimating him as a running and are just seeing him as a utility guy. He can certainly run the ball. 

If you're looking for a good comparison think Leveon Bell and not Dion Lewis. Most of you are going to call me crazy but go watch how he runs. Extremely patient at times like Bell with amazing quickness and cuts. We all know he's great out of the backfield like Bell as well. Yeah he isn't as big which is where most of the concern about him will be but he really isn't that small and will only get stronger. If you really go watch him play then you can't deny the similarities in running style but he just lacks the frame of Bell as of right now. 

He is a first round talent in my opinion but you can't pass on Fournette who is a generational talent to take him. That's at least my two cents.