2019 draft picks

[DaveThePanther2008]

I have seen a couple of posters mentioning practice squad for some of our draft picks.

I m here to say now. All 7 will be on the roster.

Obviously Burns, Little and Grier are no brainers. 

Miller IMO is also a no brainer but I have seen where some posters think he needs to be on the practice squad. He'll be gone in a moment if we waive him and try and stash him on PS. Too much upside.

We might not have room for Scarlett but same as Miller we'll lose him. I think he has shown he can be a valuable sub for CMC on game day.  I think the battle for the power back is between Holyfield and CAP.

Daly, is valuable and needed for depth. Might clear waivers but it will be extremely risky.

Goodwin, after his performance Thursday he'll be another that never clears waivers. 

So IMO we have these 7 players already on the team.

If we waive any of them they won't be on our PS.

[GoPanthers123]

I can say our 2018 draft is looking really good now. In 2019 we drafted for need and depth so we better keep them because some positions take a lot of hits and we may need someone to step in at some point. It’s all about that championship, we better be deep enough to maintain high level of play to win it.

[Shocker]

H2O has done a great job building this team.  

[DaveThePanther2008]

8 minutes ago, Shocker said:

H2O has done a great job building this team.  

For the most part I agree. Many have speculated that H2O (as you call him) was pressured by JR to pay veterans past their prime insane contracts and pick certain players.

I do believe he has learned from his mistakes. 

[Black&BlueBubba]

I have to say I agree.  We need to start building through the draft and stop having one year rental players if we are gonna have the depth to make a run for championship.  

I think by the end of camp Scarlett will be the #2. Daley will be kept for his versatility.  And I think Godwin will be a starting PR.  Yes Mickens is ok.  But nothing seems too big for Godwin. He’s just so smooth.  Great hands.  And has the potential to replace Wright in years to come.  I think he will be one hell of a security blanket with those hands. 

I’m gonna add one last player.  Corion Ballard.  No, not for the 53.  But for the PS.  He flashed the other night.  Led the team in tackles and was everywhere on the field.  Should good recognition.   And isn’t afraid to hit.  I like that kid out of Utah.  

 

[SmokinwithWilly]

The x factor in all of this is Rivera and his vet love. I can realistically see Godwin being cut to keep T. Smith. I like to think the others will stick, but never underestimate Riveras love of guys to ride the pine.

[CPcavedweller]

7 minutes ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

The x factor in all of this is Rivera and his vet love. I can realistically see Godwin being cut to keep T. Smith. I like to think the others will stick, but never underestimate Riveras love of guys to ride the pine.

Was it Rivera or Richardson?

[MHS831]

Scarlett makes the roster...not even close.

What you saw in Miller is beyond me.  Jury still out.  He has upside, and if you are going against the threes, you show it.

[WarHeel]

What basis are you guys basing Scarlett being a lock? Did he even play a snap against the Bears?

[JawnyBlaze]

Godwin looked really good returning kicks for us. Just preseason, but the instincts on kick returning are there. Hope we give him all the reps there until proven otherwise. Been a while since we had a semi dangerous returner

[DaveThePanther2008]

8 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Scarlett makes the roster...not even close.

What you saw in Miller is beyond me.  Jury still out.  He has upside, and if you are going against the threes, you show it.

It isn't how he performed Thursday it is the potential he has.  We won't risk losing him on the practice squad.

[Basbear]

Little will make or break the draft class. Either Burns or miller should be a legit 8 year panther player. I already said a few times, this was BY FAR my favorite Hurdawg draft class. I didnt like Scarlett was my biggest beef and a former scout loved the guy. 

[Davidson Deac II]

On 8/10/2019 at 2:28 PM, CPcavedweller said:

Was it Rivera or Richardson?

Neither,  the Vet love thing is overstated.  Rivera has no more or less love for vets than most coaches.  But plenty of rookies have started for us since Rivera has been here.  In fact, we have started rookies at just about every position during Ron's tenure here.  The list of rookies that have  started for us during Ron's time here is a long one.   

Cam Newton
Christian Mccaffrey
DJ Moore
Curtis Samuel
Ian Thomas
Trai Turner
Scott Norwell
Tre Boston
Donte Jackson
Bradberry
Tyler Larsen
Kelvin Benjamin
Devin Funchess
Luke Kuechly
Shaq Thompson
Star
Short
and some others I am probably forgetting
 

[DaveThePanther2008]

2 minutes ago, Basbear said:

Little will make or break the draft class. Either Burns or miller should be a legit 8 year panther player. I already said a few times, this was BY FAR my favorite Hurdawg draft class. I didnt like Scarlett was my biggest beef and a former scout loved the guy. 

I agree Little will be the deciding factor on the greatness of this draft. I believe he will be as advertised.  

So many people that disagreed with the pick and want to see him fail so they can justify they are smarter than Hurney. They look and over evaluate each rep and see nothing but mistakes. 

We won't mention that the Tackle position is one of the most difficult positions to transition from the college to professional football.  To further their claim all they have to do is go back and see how many first round OT picks were busts.

Our decision to draft him was solid and IMO all he needs is some coaching.  We arguably have the best OL coach in the league and his assistant is not that bad either.