Round 4 Pick 113, Carolina Panthers select CB Troy Pride Jr

[kungfoodude]

1 minute ago, Car123 said:

Sounds like a more athletic Bradberry.

I think Bradberry was a competitive enough guy, just wasn't a playmaker.

[jfra78]

4 minutes ago, Car123 said:

With this statistic and great measurables, how the hell did he not get drafted in round one or two?

From nfl.com

Overview

Pride's height, weight, speed and athleticism are all pro-ready, but there is a lack of confidence and consistency that prevents him from reaching his athletic potential. Despite the track speed, he struggles to stay in phase with intermediate and deep routes and gets lost with his back to the ball. He needs to be paired with a scheme that allows him to play more off-man and zone so he can keep the game in front of him and use his burst to close coming downhill. Pride has pro traits, but he also has NFL-backup tape.

this analysis might explain it

[Snake]

This seems to be a very good draft. 

[kungfoodude]

Just now, Rogue Panther said:

Not a fan of D players that shy away from contact. Better hope we don't need him in run D much

I mean, he is a CB so some of that is to be expected.

[jfra78]

1 minute ago, jfra78 said:

From nfl.com

Overview

Pride's height, weight, speed and athleticism are all pro-ready, but there is a lack of confidence and consistency that prevents him from reaching his athletic potential. Despite the track speed, he struggles to stay in phase with intermediate and deep routes and gets lost with his back to the ball. He needs to be paired with a scheme that allows him to play more off-man and zone so he can keep the game in front of him and use his burst to close coming downhill. Pride has pro traits, but he also has NFL-backup tape.

this analysis might explain it

He sounds like a nickel at least this year

[KillerKat]

1 minute ago, jfra78 said:

From nfl.com

Overview

Pride's height, weight, speed and athleticism are all pro-ready, but there is a lack of confidence and consistency that prevents him from reaching his athletic potential. Despite the track speed, he struggles to stay in phase with intermediate and deep routes and gets lost with his back to the ball. He needs to be paired with a scheme that allows him to play more off-man and zone so he can keep the game in front of him and use his burst to close coming downhill. Pride has pro traits, but he also has NFL-backup tape.

this analysis might explain it

That sounds like every other CB on the team.

[TheSpecialJuan]

this has been one exceptional draft so far 

[Clicheking]

Another guy with good measurables. It's clear Rhule wants guys that look the part. Get us a G and some more DL and I'll be a happy man

[mickeye76]

One pro comparison was Devin McCortney. Wow. We can hope right. If we are not done at corner I like Harrison Hand out of yep Temple.

[45catfan]

6 minutes ago, Car123 said:

With this statistic and great measurables, how the hell did he not get drafted in round one or two?

Two-sport athlete and needs some polish/refining.  Track guys are considered soft for defensive players, so that may have played a part too.  Concentrating solely on football and getting coached up, this guy can be really good.

[Rags]

2 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

I’m part ND fan (for my wife) I’ve watched every game ND has played the last four years. Pride is really good...then he would give up big plays. All the tools are there and is so fluid on the field. He can be a solid starter year 1. 

Reminds me of Tre coming out. Had intangibles and playmaking skills but then would let up a big play.

Will probably be a frustrating guy for us over the year, wouldn't be surprised if he was liked as much as Norman his first two years here.

But we needed to do something at Corner. And he has the potential and is an athlete. Not mad at this at all.

[TheSpecialJuan]

 

@CoachBrianKelly

 

The@Panthersare getting a speed demon in@TroyPride18 I can't wait to watch him succeed. Congratulations, Troy! #GraduatingChampions

 

 

9:29 AM

[45catfan]

Just now, mickeye76 said:

One pro comparison was Devin McCortney. Wow. We can hope right. If we are not done at corner I like Harrison Hand out of yep Temple.

Good call, I don't think we are done at DB yet.  Certainly have to go offense in round 5.

[DaveThePanther2008]

I like the draft so far but my biggest concern is this freaking virus.  If we don't get these guys together and build some continuity our defense is going to weak.  Not necessarily because of talent but working together.

Let's pray that we get through this shyt soon.