Panthers after Duane Brown

[Mr. Scot]

 

[BlueBuck24]

They’re really determined to be able to take a QB at 6, in the worst QB draft in a decade, aren’t they?

[ladypanther]

7 minutes ago, BlueBuck24 said:

They’re really determined to be able to take a QB at 6, in the worst QB draft in a decade, aren’t they?

Happy thought-they are setting up to trade back and get some more picks.

[Thompcat]

I don't want to start a new thread or derail this one, but Eric Fisher should be looked at also. Fisher came back last year only 8 months after knee surgery and you would think he would be better next year. 

[ncstatekwi]

Also keep in mind...I wouldn't mind this....make people think we want Willis at 6...make people over bid to trade for 6th....bam....pick up multiple extra picks and move back a little further in draft....

[MillionDollarCam]

3 minutes ago, Thompcat said:

I don't want to start a new thread or derail this one, but Eric Fisher should be looked at also. Fisher came back last year only 8 months after knee surgery and you would think he would be better next year. 

It was actually a surgery on his achilles and he came back super early, the knee injury occurred in December and he was also dealing with a toe and pectoral injury.

With all of that in mind, a prove it deal for Fisher would be interesting.

[Toker Smurf]

1 minute ago, ncstatekwi said:

Also keep in mind...I wouldn't mind this....make people think we want Willis at 6...make people over bid to trade for 6th....bam....pick up multiple extra picks and move back a little further in draft....

If we really want Willis, we wouldn't trade 6. Teams would be looking to get to 5 if they believe that.

[The Lobo]

8 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Happy thought-they are setting up to trade back and get some more picks.

I would be over the moon if we traded back. 

[Martin]

A 1-year deal would allow us to trade back for someone like Tyler Smith from Tulsa who might have the highest LT ceiling this year, but he needs a year or two of coaching. Play Tyler at LG for a year then move him to LT. I prefer one of the top LTs, but if we can trade back for Smith + a QB, it is an enticing idea.

[Smittymoose]

55 minutes ago, BlueBuck24 said:

They’re really determined to be able to take a QB at 6, in the worst QB draft in a decade, aren’t they?

I don't think a 36-year old LT impacts their draft plans. It will be a 2 year/$25M type deal if they sign him. He'd give them some stability at LT, give them an opportunity to cross-train BC without throwing him to the wolves, and leaves their options open at #6. Neal or Ekwonu could play LG for a year or two if they take either of them.

[Mr. Scot]

49 minutes ago, ladypanther said:

Happy thought-they are setting up to trade back and get some more picks.

That'd make sense.

[SteveSmithTD89]

Think they're setting themselves up for BPA here. At 36 Brown clearly isn't the long term answer but if one of the top 3 OT fall you take them, kick them inside st LG for a year or 2 and run over every single team in the league. 

If the top 3 are all gone you've got your pick of a QB or either of the two DEs and still have a capable LT on opening day without having to rely on the unknown of BC. 

Id prefer Amrstead but wouldn't hate this signing if the money is right.

[Verge]

 

[45catfan]

3 minutes ago, Verge said:

 

Throwing ridiculously high money at an older, oft injured player...even if it is at a position of critical need makes little sense especially when we are in the position to draft a really solid LT prospect.