Why the Panthers will draft Lattimore

[Catufb85]

Roughly between 9:00-9:30 the Carolina Panthers will be on the clock at pick #8 in the 2017 NFL draft.  Though I don't predict much change in the top 7 picks but maybe 1-2 trades of teams going backwards, the site we have come to know and love will officially go on suicide watch.  The reason, will be because with the #8 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft the Carolina Panthers will select Ohio State Cah'nah Marshon Lattimore.  With reason for the Huddle meltdown will be because Fournette will be gone and players that the media has been persuading us to love like McCaffrey will still on the board when we pick.

There is so much that goes into why Lattimore is the best option at pick #8 if we stay and hes there.  Everyone and their mother have Lattimore listed at the #1 Cornerback in draft.  Analysis like BR Matt Miller have Lattimore as a top 10 overall prospect (McCaffrey at #19), Mike Mayock has Lattimore at #6 ahead of McCaffrey at #8, OJ at #9, John Ross #14. 

Watching film on Lattimore I was instantly reminded of how Norman looked in 2015-2016.  Aggressive, instincts, ball-hawking, fluid movement, and coming down in run support.  Lattimore's measurements at the NFL combine are equivalent to watch Gettleman likes in corners.  He's 6'0 193 38.5" Vertical, 132.0" broad jump, and oh he ran a 4.36 in his 40.

Lets also keep in mind that Gettleman thinks beyond his team as well with his picks.  With our division foes fielding wide receivers like Julio Jones, Desean Jackson, Mike Evans, etc. Not to mention a football site just ranked the NFL's top WR corp currently with Falcons #2 (Julio, Sanu, & Gabriel), Tampa #5 (Evans, Jackson, Humphries) and Saints #6 (Thomas, Snead, Ginn) we need help outside of Bradberry on the edges.  Not to mention with our 2017 schedule we also play Packers #1, Patriots #2, Dolphins #8, Lions #17, Eagles #20, and Lions #21 (Panthers currently #27 if you think our corps is better than some listed)  but also once playoffs come and we have to face the Giants #4, Cowgirls #11, and Seahawks #14.

The NFC in a whole is stacked with great wide receiving groups, and with questionable doubt outside of Bradberry.  I think Marshon Lattimore would be the pick here.

Here are some highlights to show the instinctive ball-hawk Lattimore. (Challenge: Try to watch this and not think Josh Norman 2015-2016)

 

 

 

 

[juliosantos]

i would love this pick but i just cant see it . other than fournette he will help the most by being on the other side of bradberry and bringing whorely in as depth

[t96]

Don't think he falls past Jets. Titans if they don't trade down likely as well, and any team from 2-4 is in play for him. More likely in my eyes for Fournette, Adams or Thomas to fall than Lattimore. Would be thrilled with him though if those 3 are gone.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Aren't his hamstrings a big concern?

[Confined9991]

2 minutes ago, OnlyPantherFaninMaine said:

Aren't his hamstrings a big concern?

Potentially, which is the only reason he might fall to 8

[Ace_Aladdin]

14 minutes ago, Catufb85 said:

Roughly between 9:00-9:30 the Carolina Panthers will be on the clock at pick #8 in the 2017 NFL draft.  Though I don't predict much change in the top 7 picks but maybe 1-2 trades of teams going backwards, the site we have come to know and love will officially go on suicide watch.  The reason, will be because with the #8 pick in the 2017 NFL Draft the Carolina Panthers will select Ohio State Cah'nah Marshon Lattimore.  With reason for the Huddle meltdown will be because Fournette will be gone and players that the media has been persuading us to love like McCaffrey will still on the board when we pick.

There is so much that goes into why Lattimore is the best option at pick #8 if we stay and hes there.  Everyone and their mother have Lattimore listed at the #1 Cornerback in draft.  Analysis like BR Matt Miller have Lattimore as a top 10 overall prospect (McCaffrey at #19), Mike Mayock has Lattimore at #6 ahead of McCaffrey at #8, OJ at #9, John Ross #14. 

Watching film on Lattimore I was instantly reminded of how Norman looked in 2015-2016.  Aggressive, instincts, ball-hawking, fluid movement, and coming down in run support.  Lattimore's measurements at the NFL combine are equivalent to watch Gettleman likes in corners.  He's 6'0 193 38.5" Vertical, 132.0" broad jump, and oh he ran a 4.36 in his 40.

Lets also keep in mind that Gettleman thinks beyond his team as well with his picks.  With our division foes fielding wide receivers like Julio Jones, Desean Jackson, Mike Evans, etc. Not to mention a football site just ranked the NFL's top WR corp currently with Falcons #2 (Julio, Sanu, & Gabriel), Tampa #5 (Evans, Jackson, Humphries) and Saints #6 (Thomas, Snead, Ginn) we need help outside of Bradberry on the edges.  Not to mention with our 2017 schedule we also play Packers #1, Patriots #2, Dolphins #8, Lions #17, Eagles #20, and Lions #21 (Panthers currently #27 if you think our corps is better than some listed)  but also once playoffs come and we have to face the Giants #4, Cowgirls #11, and Seahawks #14.

The NFC in a whole is stacked with great wide receiving groups, and with questionable doubt outside of Bradberry.  I think Marshon Lattimore would be the pick here.

Here are some highlights to show the instinctive ball-hawk Lattimore. (Challenge: Try to watch this and not think Josh Norman 2015-2016)

 

 

 

 

Gettleman's bet?

You are so wrong on so many levels

[Randolph Panther]

When you are figuring we play against teams with solid receivers, I would be more than fine with this pick. Gotta think him and Bradberry would be awesome together.  

Of course I would be okay with Thomas also.  

 

[Confined9991]

7 minutes ago, sanjay_rajput said:

Gettleman's bet?

You are so wrong on so many levels

He's better than Fournette

[Cpt slay a ho]

Wouldn't be mad one bit, you hit on all the correct reasons to draft him. Plus if there is an injury to occur to Worley or even worse Bradberry, we're right back to last years secondary,getting shredded like cheese. Biggest improvement this team can make besides upgrading the ot position(which is assumed to already have been done) is upgrading the 29th(?) pass defense we fielded last year.


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[therealmjl]

Have we even met with him? 

Wouldn't hate the pick...but hoping Fournette is there and this isn't even a discussion.

[Cpt slay a ho]

Plus the hamstring issue is over blown imo, I'm pretty sure Odell had some similar issues as well before being drafted. Let a NFL training staff get a hold of him and he'll be good to go imo


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[ChuckWag78]

Bradberry + Lattimore would be the best duo of corners we have had in a VERY long time.

[CatMan72]

Could easily be the BPA at a position where we still have need when the 8th pick comes up.

[Happy Panther]

My 12 year old says he is the best pick for the Panthers ad he will be there at #8