What is the minimum number of starters the Panthers need from this draft?

[TalonNC]

So to answer the OP ... We have Ron Rivera as a coach... we will get 0 starters from this draft... He doesnt start rookies(unless theres a injury).

CMC waited a year

DJ waited 8 games.. 

If we draft DE  (irving and Addison will be our starters)

If we draft OT (Moton and Williams will be our starters)

If we draft S in 2nd (Reid and Gaulden/Searcy will be starters)

[Carolina Cajun]

We need 2 instant impact players at DE and FS, 2 more future contributors at OL and corner

[Shocker]

6 hours ago, SmittysLawnGuy said:

Love it. Especially that variation of the "shocker". Then again maybe I'm the only twisted fug who catches these little nuances.

LOL

Checkin her fever with 2 in the beaver

[panthers55]

None as immediate starters given none at DE or LT beyond what is likely the top 10 picks are plug and play. Now if we go safety/corner or a guy like White falls unexpectedly then we might have an immediate starter in the first.  I would hope we get at least 2 starters eventually from this group. But honestly starting rookies is a crap shoot and you have to suffer with mistakes until things slow down which is often year 2.

[Actionman0z]

I would like to see at least 1 starter and all 1st-3rd pics be significant contributors. 

[Malt Liquor]

2 hours ago, TalonNC said:

So to answer the OP ... We have Ron Rivera as a coach... we will get 0 starters from this draft... He doesnt start rookies(unless theres a injury).

CMC waited a year

DJ waited 8 games.. 

If we draft DE  (irving and Addison will be our starters)

If we draft OT (Moton and Williams will be our starters)

If we draft S in 2nd (Reid and Gaulden/Searcy will be starters)

I agree with this but I think the seat of Ron Rivera's underwear is starting to heated up. Especially when David Tepper enters the room. 

[Boundary Guru]

Expect 3 would be thrilled with 4. Needed for this season, 2-3. Long term, 3-4.

[45catfan]

36 minutes ago, Boundary Guru said:

Expect 3 would be thrilled with 4. Needed for this season, 2-3. Long term, 3-4.

^ This.   I would like all day 1 & day 2 picks to start or at least factor heavily in a rotation.  If the first three picks are (in no particular order) OT, DE, FS, I would expect them to compete for starting jobs. If the fourth one is a LG prospect, CB or 3-4 OLB, I could envision that person seeing the filed a lot even if they don't start and hopefully be ready by the beginning of 2020.

[Peon Awesome]

Minimum I'd say 1 and that would be a free safety. I don't think we have a legit starter there. It'd be great to upgrade left guard but we could feasibly roll with either Van Roten or Larsen if necessary. Addison and Irvin are likely entrenched as starters on the edge this year although we obviously should get a rookie who will get plenty of reps in anticipation for becoming the starter in 2020.

[Matt62881]

On 4/24/2019 at 10:21 AM, Jeremy Igo said:

I think maybe 2. 

A DE and LG would be nice. 

3, and i would trade up to make it happen...DE,FS,LG in that order hopefully

[carolinapanther]

At least 2 day one starters.

[SetfreexX]

In a perfect world - 3 (Edge / G / S)

In reality given the staff - 1 (S)

If we go Edge & interior OL in the first two to three rounds they will rotate early in the season, I can see those positions becoming starters by seasons end. 

[carpanfan96]

The expectation is two immediate contributors if you have the normal allotment of picks. 3-4 eventual contributors at regular positions and maybe ST contributions from later picks in a normal draft. Reality is on average a normal draft is usually 1-2 players who contribute significantly and a couple of spot players/backups and some st help. 

[Paa Langfart]

Knowing Rivera,  there won't be any day one starters coming out of this draft no matter who it is or where we take them.  It will take a few weeks or a few injuries for any rookies to break into the starting gig.