Would you risk early pick on Peyton Wilson?

[Jmac]

As the draft draws near, trying to get all my ducks in a row about the picks.  Wilson is a very good line backer. Problem is he may be a big risk with his injury history.

Would you choose him in the 2nd or hope he falls, or not at all.I have a feeling our ex-middle lB in the front office may want to fill this need with a strong talent.

Opinions??

[Manna]

I would. The greatest middle linebackers in Panther history have all had issues with injury, effectively ending all their careers (Morgan, Beason, Luke). He'd fit right in so long as he can be effective when healthy and be mostly available. 

Edited April 4, 2024 by Manna

[top dawg]

First round talent, so yeah.

[CPF4LIFE]

Too be honest...No. I like him but i like Cooper better and also i dont see LB as a high enough need for early pick compared to other positions. I would go receiver maybe even DL or corner over LB early.

[Wolfcop]

I think teams who pass on him will regret it. 

[Panthera onca]

He has played the last two seasons injury free. 2 ACL and 2 shoulder surgeries before that. He is a stud and a dawg so yes he would be a great pick.

[XClown1986]

8 minutes ago, Manna said:

I would. The greatest middle linebackers in Panther history have all had issues with injury, effectively ending all their careers (Morgan, Beason, Luke). He'd fit right in so long as he can be effective when healthy and be mostly available. 

To be fair, none of those guys had injury issues before getting to the NFL

[Camp Fodder]

3 minutes ago, CPF4LIFE said:

Too be honest...No. I like him but i like Cooper better and also i dont see LB as a high enough need for early pick compared to other positions. I would go receiver maybe even DL or corner over LB early.

We thought this in 2012 as well but worked out pretty well for us

[CPF4LIFE]

Just now, Camp Fodder said:

We thought this in 2012 as well but worked out pretty well for us

It did, but the circumstances are still different than back then for this current team. 

[jayboogieman]

I'd chance the second 2nd rounder on him

[Daddy_Uncle]

Definitely not but if he's still there in the 3rd I'd do it

[PappyMay]

If we trade down from 33 to later in the 2nd I’d be for it.  Would give us a 4th or so if he didn’t work out so wouldn’t of been a total loss if stays injured.

[SetfreexX]

3rd at the earliest, LBer is not an immediate need with Shaq, and Jewell penciled in as starters, all but inked. 

[Mistuh Jones]

I thought we were all talking BPA? If he's there and no one we like better (not reaching for a need) then I'd take him, because with this D Line on paper, he would be absolutely feasting out there, and a long term solution to 1/3rd of the linebacker issue is locked up for a lil bit. I say that while still thinking there BET not be a WR we love sitting there. BPA but what we need are weapons first and foremost. Defense can be improved later