Could the Carolina Panthers trade up (or down) for Christian McCaffrey?

[Jeremy Igo]

The more I think about it, the more likely I am starting to think the Panthers may be trading up , or even trading down, to grab McCaffrey. 

McCaffrey would fit a number of needs on the team. This goes against him being a "situational player" as some have put it. If he is a 3rd down back, a receiver, a punt and kick returner.... isn't he on the field in more situations than most? 

Throw in the fact that the Panthers just hired his running backs coach at Stanford to replace RIcky Proehl. Who else in the NFL would know exactly what McCaffrey's strengths and weakenesses of and how to use him properly? 

Not to mention the reports of how much time and resources the Panthers had on hand at Stanford pro day. That was far more than just a Solomon Thomas show. 

The kid is just a pure football player with a pedigree. Do want. 

[nctarheel0619]

Rather trade up.  Trading down is retarded.  

[uncfan888]

Just now, nctarheel0619 said:

Rather trade up.  Trading down is retarded.  

Id rather just draft a stud not named McCaffery at 8

[PantherPhann89]

The biggest thing that concerns me abot McCaffrey is his lack of strength. I think he managed about 10 reps of 225 lbs. That doesnt lead to a lot of breaking tackles or stiff arms to get extra yardage...

[Dex]

Yes I think he'd be a great fit.

[Jeremy Igo]

2 minutes ago, nctarheel0619 said:

Rather trade up.  Trading down is retarded.  

Not in a deep draft at the positions we most need. Having three second rounders would be a huge development.

But thanks for playing. 

[Toomers]

  If he's there at 40....great. But trading up for him shouldn't be an option. No need to give up another pick(or two). And we aren't trading down from 8. 

[Salisburysean98]

6 minutes ago, PantherPhann89 said:

The biggest thing that concerns me abot McCaffrey is his lack of strength. I think he about 10 reps of 225 lbs, that doesnt lead to a lot of breaking tackles or stiff arms to get extra yardage...

But that's why we have Stewart. McCaffrey Is just a multi tool that we can utilize in the passing game. It's a bonus, he has all season to bulk up and gain strength with his awesome cast of NFL trainers that'll make sure that 10 rep bench will turn into a 20 rep bench by the end of the season. 

[panthers55]

I have no clue what we ultimately do but I agree he checks off a number of boxes. He would be our version of Wes Welker who can run the ball as well. He instantly fill a bunch of needs. I still like Howard at 8 but if he isn't there McCaffrey would instantly improve the offense.

[uscgamecocks]

@Jeremy Igo in your view - if we, say, traded back to #12 (allowing to Browns to snag their QB) and both OJ Howard and McCaffrey were available - who do you think DG would pick?

 

[steven8989]

The more I think about it, the more likely I am starting to think the Panthers may be trading up , or even trading down, to grab McCaffrey. 
McCaffrey would fit a number of needs on the team. This goes against him being a "situational player" as some have put it. If he is a 3rd down back, a receiver, a punt and kick returner.... isn't he on the field in more situations than most? 
Throw in the fact that the Panthers just hired his running backs coach at Stanford to replace RIcky Proehl. Who else in the NFL would know exactly what McCaffrey's strengths and weakenesses of and how to use him properly? 
Not to mention the reports of how much time and resources the Panthers had on hand at Stanford pro day. That was far more than just a Solomon Thomas show. 
The kid is just a pure football player with a pedigree. Do want. 

I like McCaffrey I just don't want them to trade down. I think we could get Howard and then trade back into first rd to get McCaffrey.

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[The Lobo]

Surely one of the people you mentioned is liking will drop. Every year a player everyone likes drops a few picks. If by some chance no one does, I think it is possible we trade back.

[Ace_Aladdin]

I woudnt move down from 8 either, I rather pickup Fournette  or Howard

I would move up from 2nd round to grab in bottoms of 1st 

he is basically your #2 WR-RB 

[Toker Smurf]

I'd love to have him but not at 8 or even 12. If we trade back to 12 and get Howard and an extra pick we can use that to get back into the first if he slides into the 20s.