Fournette or OJ Howard?

[Shocker]

As an LSU fan, I've seen nearly all of Fournette's games and he is the real deal. He was the best running back on the team. It does not take a genius to run the read option running attack and most of the work is on the Qb. I wouldn't mind either but Fournette should be taken if he's available. 

 

 

My pipedream is for us to trade next year's 1st and both 2's for us to get a Fournette and Howard combo. I think it would be worth it.

I like that idea although that was when OJ would slip down some and cost us this years picks and not next yrs 1. I will go with Fornette as I cannot freaking imagine seeing that beast in a Panthers uniform. I do really like OJ doe.

 

 

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[JARROD]

 Howard, he helps in the passing game and blocking. Having another tight end in another big body to catch passes would help our offense a lot

[steven8989]

Howard. Really wish we brought him in for a look given we rarely pick up guys we don't bring in....

There is still a couple weeks to bring him in. Workouts are not over for awhile.

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[Ornias]

Howard. He acts as a 6th lineman and gives Cam another big target. Fournette would just be running into stacked boxes anyway. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

OJ Howard - he would completely revamp our offense. He is a mismatch in the passing game, an excellent blocker and a future replacement for Greg Olsen.

If you recall, a few years ago we almost took TE Tyler Eifert in the 1st round. We've been looking for a TE for years now, this is out chance to get a potentially great one.

[Confined9991]

I want the panthers to draft Howard, and move to a 2 TE base set. Automatically improves the running game, adds an elite threat, and takes pressure of Cam without adding a WR 

[uscgamecocks]

Howard and 12 personnel as the base offense.

[My Goodness My Guinness]

I want the panthers to draft Howard, and move to a 2 TE base set. Automatically improves the running game, adds an elite threat, and takes pressure of Cam without adding a WR 

It also removes the possibility for a speedy slot receiver that a lot of people have been clamoring for.


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[Saca312]

OJ Howard's the first offensive dude I'd take with the first. If Thomas doesn't drop to us, Howard will be the pick.

[pantherclaw]

Howard.

[pantherclaw]

17 hours ago, panthers55 said:

Howard. Really wish we brought him in for a look given we rarely pick up guys we don't bring in....

Gettleman has already seen/mentioned Howard.

If Howard already checks off their boxes, why bring him in? Of course, they may still bring him in.

"O.J. Howard, Tanoh Kpassagnon impress Dave Gettleman at Senior Bowl"

http://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2017/01/27/o-j-howard-tanoh-kpassagnon-impressing-dave-gettleman-at-senior-bowl/

[KB_fan]

19 hours ago, bull123 said:

I've been on the Howard train from the beginning but after hearing about CJ having back surgery I think we need to take the best DE available

Got to have intense pass rush to compete in our division
 

Good point about our division making defense / pass rush a priority. And yes, CJ's surgery got a bit lost in the news of Cam's upcoming surgery, but the news that CJ is having back issues definitely makes DE a high priority in the draft, in my opinion. (I already thought DE was a high priority need, CJ's surgery just adds an exclamation point to that need.)

I'd be ok picking Thomas or maybe Allen at #8 and then going OFFENSE heavy with RB, TE, WR being the next three picks (not necessarily in that order.)

I too am on the Howard bandwagon.  I think he has a chance to really help us change up our offense.  I also like McCaffrey (like his versatility and the idea of having a return threat.).  A bit torn on Fournette...

Either Thomas or Howard and #8 and I'd be very happy.

[KB_fan]

15 hours ago, LordOfDaWingz said:

My pipedream is for us to trade next year's 1st and both 2's for us to get a Fournette and Howard combo. I think it would be worth it.

Fournette & Howard?!  That would be pretty amazing... but hard to imagine G'man ever trading away a 1st.  That said, he's surprised us this year with such an aggressive FA.  If he really is in WIN NOW mode and willing to go all-in, then anything is on the table.

[332nd]

21 hours ago, Jeremy Igo said:

I am no draft expert, and I could be wrong, but I am not sure the league will allow us to pick two players at 8. However, I think it is worth a try!

I would laugh for 44 years if it turned out that there was no rule against it, just nobody had ever tried it.