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Carolina Panthers select Rashaan Gaulden , DB, Tenn

Jeremy Igo

By Jeremy Igo,
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32 minutes ago, frash.exe said:

why couldn’t we just have picked justin reid

why. do. we. have. to. go. through. this. poo. every. fuging. draft. marty.

why. can’t. he. pick. a. defensive. back. that. clearly. projects. to. a. starting. position. at. the. pro. level.

Fair point. But what is with is with. all. the. periods.?

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I just knew the whole Reid infatuation was going to cause a ruckus once he didn't end up here.   Reid probably won't even be anything that spectacular.  Bates was picked right before Jackson and we clearly like DJ more than Oliver.  If we follow up this pick with a box safety type, our secondary will be really well rounded IMO.  

So...

-2 6'+ CBs in Bradberry & Cockrell

-2 new draft picks in Jackson and Elder with outside potential/capabilities.  One is a blazer cover corner with a load of potential and the other a playmaking return man with ball skill.  

-A vet all-pro SS who can mentor a mid round box safety  We've got another pick so I see one coming.  

-In Gaulden, an aggressive centerfielder with attitude

-Another insurance vet in Searcy who's solid depth, avg starter if need be.  

 

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Just now, Carolina-Chuck18 said:

Not a big fan of this pick but hopefully he proves me wrong. I think he’s a little light right now to play safety. Panthers announced him as a DB. Probably will play corner; looks like a corner. 

 

Lets sign Vaccaro!

he's a safety...he told everyone during the conference call that the Panthers want him to play safety.

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32 minutes ago, Snake said:

We will have all your nickel backs!!!!

What does a nickel corner have to have? Speed and/or good cover skills against shifty receivers  and running backs. If your nickel corners are 5'11" or 6'0" what's the problem? Seems they can play inside or out.

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37 minutes ago, OnlyPantherFaninMaine said:

The Jags and Tom Coughlin didn’t overthink it. They just scooped Ronnie Harrison. 

According to ESPN, Rahsaan Gaulden was rated as a CB (although there’s already talk of moving him to Safety). Here is how he graded out. Position Rank (13), Overall Rank (111), Grade (69). 

 

Pre-Draft Analysis

Gaulden is a corner/safety tweener who primarily lined up over the slot in college. He's at his best in off and zone coverage as he has above-average route recognition and limits production after the catch. A better player than athlete, he grades out as a reserve.

 

Here is how Ronnie Harrison is rated at the Safey position. Position Rank (4), Overall Rank (41), Grade (85).

Pre-Draft Analysis

Harrison is a talented free safety with excellent size, good speed and above-average recognition skills. He projects as a future NFL starter with the right environment.

 

I know players are graded differently by the various teams in the league, but this just  seems like a no brainer. We passed on a guy who appears to be the one of the top 5 players at his position for a guy who isn’t even ranked in the top 10 at his position. In fact,  he’s a considered a tweener and a reserve at the next level. Harrison played at the best college program in the NCAA...Alabama...and is projected as a possible starter in the pros at a position where we definitely need a talent upgrade.  :thinking:

Decisions like these are why the next owner needs to bring in a new GM with a shrewd eye for scouting when he purchases the team.

 

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Rubi Experienced

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His measureables are not good. 

4.61 speed

8 reps 

119 inch jump

30 inch vertical 

And yes in the NFL these things do matter and are important as this league is made up of freaky humans. Gaulden is going to have to find another way to win against NFL players. He’s on the short side of physical tools 

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