Panthers interested in CB Channing Stribling

[outlaw4]

I equate a visiting prospect to test driving a car. We've collected information and reviewed tape but a visit could either confirm what we already know or change our perceptions. Even if we may not draft someone at all, it's good to go through the process anyways because we may learn something that could help us down the road. 

[LinvilleGorge]

That Sanchez number is bunk anyway. Probably based on his combine where he didn't run. He ran sub-4.5 at his pro day.

[tiger7_88]

23 minutes ago, stbugs said:

Yep. Guess what guys we've done pretty well with UDFAs. We have 8 picks and I'd be pretty mad if we weren't also looking deep in the later guys. Getting someone like Norwell at the end of the draft or after is a big advantage.

Also, why are we comparing Sparq scores of 1st round picks to a 5th rounder in Sanchez? Kind of meaningless. It's not like we are thinking about picking this guys in the top 100.


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Damn, if only we had a GM that new something about scouting football talent, these kinds of things wouldn't happen.

[Daddy_Uncle]

3 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Michael Rothstein ESPN Staff Writer 

Michigan CB Channing Stribling is meeting with the Saints prior to his Pro Day on Friday and has a visit set up with Carolina on April 7.

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Too white and nerdy for me

[Cpt slay a ho]

I'm cool with giving guys a look but looks like a potential 7th or udfa pick up,which I'm find with, but the notion that we don't need athletic or cover guys in the secondary mindset needs to stop, everyone not name Norman or bradberry has been getting smoked like Christmas ham.


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[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, Cpt slay a ho said:

I'm cool with giving guys a look but looks like a potential 7th or udfa pick up,which I'm find with, but the notion that we don't need athletic or cover guys in the secondary mindset needs to stop, everyone not name Norman or bradberry has been getting smoked like Christmas ham.


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Norman is a below average athlete for an NFL CB. I used to get blasted on this forum for saying that when he played for us. What set Norman apart was his recognition, anticipation, and ability to play the ball. Those are more important in our system than pure athleticism. They're also a lot harder to quantify.

All things equal, yeah I'll take the better athlete. 

[Cpt slay a ho]

Norman is a below average athlete for an NFL CB. I used to get blasted on this forum for saying that when he played for us. What set Norman apart was his recognition, anticipation, and ability to play the ball. Those are more important in our system than pure athleticism. They're also a lot harder to quantify.
All things equal, yeah I'll take the better athlete. 

You're correct, I'd also add that Norman is a prime example of what happens when a late round pick pans out, he's worked hard in other areas improving since he's not the most athletic guy. I just don't like the mindset that CB in our system only needs those tools to be successful in our system.


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[LinvilleGorge]

6 minutes ago, Cpt slay a ho said:

You're correct, I'd also add that Norman is a prime example of what happens when a late round pick pans out, he's worked hard in other areas improving since he's not the most athletic guy. I just don't like the mindset that CB in our system only needs those tools to be successful in our system.


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Of course there comes a point where a guy simply isn't fast enough and/or quick enough to play CB. You can be the smartest, most instinctive football player in the world, but 5 flat speed simply isn't gonna get it done. Josh Norman was a 4.66 guy. Most people would call that too slow to play CB in the NFL, but he's an elite zone CB. He is too slow to play in a man cover scheme.

[j2sgam]

Smokescreen?