Are people really saying McCaffrey is preferred over Fournette now?

[Jeremy Igo]

That seems to be the story line of the day.

 

It shouldn't be.

 

It's Fournette, and it isn't close.

[Jase]

I think this is manufactured for media hype. I suspect he'll go anywhere between 15 and 60.

[La Pantera]

I think most people assume LF will not be available when we pick.

[Adb6368]

I was under the assumption the Panthers believed Fournette would be gone by pick 8. As such, they started looking at the next best option in the case that they want to go RB. There is no tape, scout, or combine performance in the world that could make me believe McCafrey will be a better NFL player than Fournette.

[X-Clown on 1]

I will be shocked if the next best pick they can muster at 8 is another RB, not named Fournette.  Let's not forget how much DG cherishes the rookie deal a first round pick gets, with the 5th year option.  I find it really hard to believe that DG is okay with using that on a position that is usually not that expensive when compared to a DE, QB or LT.  Fournette is special enough to use that pick on a RB, but I think the pick at 8 is DE (assuming Fournette is gone).

[Mvp2014]

Just now, X-Clown on 1 said:

I will be shocked if the next best pick they can muster at 8 is another RB, not named Fournette.  Let's not forget how much DG cherishes the rookie deal a first round pick gets, with the 5th year option.  I find it really hard to believe that DG is okay with using that on a position that is usually not that expensive when compared to a DE, QB or LT.  Fournette is special enough to use that pick on a RB, but I think the pick at 8 is DE (assuming Fournette is gone).

Exactly.  There is zero chance unless we trade down.  I see it being DB or a DE if LF is gone.  Maybe a trade down for an inline TE

[therealmjl]

Yep this is exactly the vibe I got from Gettleman during the PC today as well.

McCaffrey is a beast...but Fournette >>>

[steven8989]

So if Fournette is drafted then they won't draft McCaffrey at 8. He would be gone before they draft in the second probably teens

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[bobcat91]

McCaffery at 12 is a very interesting option, especially if Howard is gone as well.  Having said that, Fournette fits what we want to do to a tee.

[Verge]

Gettleman is willing to give up two seconds and 8th overall to get Fournette over McCaffrey, Jeremy is right, it's not even close on any level. 

[steven8989]

Gettleman is willing to give up two seconds and 8th overall to get Fournette over McCaffrey, Jeremy is right, it's not even close on any level. 

It sounded like to me he wouldn't move up and I know that would never happen lol.

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[joeyxfresco]

Fournette will be our pick at either #3 or #4 

[The Huddler]

this is how i see it...

 

 

this is Fournett

 

 

 

this is McCaffrey

 

 

 

I fugin LOVE Fournett. Hes my dream RB. there is a high chance we cant score a RB like him, therefore, Id settle with McCaffrey because i cant live without a RB and I feel we can be creative on how to maximize what he brings to the table. i am also good at convincing myself that McCaffrey is just as good....  when he isnt. i mean look at Fournett

[Catufb85]

Fournette > McCaffrey.  Huddlers are buying into the hype that the media is using for limelight before the draft.  Its that time of year where after initial evaluations and mocks come out that, the media outlets can't about the same material because of ratings.

Got to throw the curve balls and the craziness in there for click bait and views.