Word of caution about drafting Fairley

[bleys]

Yeah Baschski is right, yes the offense was worse but DT is probably the biggest need on this team right now. There is no telling when we would have a chance to draft a dominate DT like Fairley again. He's a monster and has all the tools you need to be successful. He has that mean attitude that players will fear and looks like he could be a guy that gets everyone around him more excited to play. Take Fairley, goodness.

just for discussion sake.. what would be your solution on offense?

[Baschski]

just for discussion sake.. what would be your solution on offense?

A coordinator that doesn't suck, a veteran QB and an O-lineman or two later in the draft. BOOM. Fixed.

[PanthersGuy28]

just for discussion sake.. what would be your solution on offense?

Otah will be back and healthy, arguably the best RT in the game, that makes a HUGE difference. Give Clausen one more year, LaFell and Gettis will be much improved and hopefully some of the attention will be taken of Smith next year. Resign D-Will and the dominate running game is back. Just get it to where Clausen can be a game manager, keep him active with swing passes and screens which gives him confidence, that sets up for the playaction pass down the field. I mean losing Otah was a HUGE loss, it basically took away running to the right. Just manageable play by Clausen and that team will go 8-8 if we draft Fairley. Like I've said before with Fairley our D would become stout under Rivera, we would just be lacking a true #2 corner which we might can find with a 4th round pick. So basically the answer to your question: give Clausen another year behind a healthy line, he'll be much improved. Fairley would come close to basically completing the defense.

[rmoneyg35]

I agree about having caution about the guy. Out of the three top players (Green, Fairley,Peterson) Fairley has the most reasons to use caution. This is why I want us to draft Green with the first pick.

By the way I am in no way saying Fairley sucks or will be a bust. I think the kid is great and I would love to see him on our team, its just the fact he has some questionable problems that make me wonder if he can live up to being a #1 pick.

[KDawg004]

Fairley would be a great pickup. I probably wouldn't be mad if he is the pick. But, something just doesn't let me trust the kid. I rather have Green.

[PanthersGuy28]

I agree about having caution about the guy. Out of the three top players (Green, Fairley,Peterson) Fairley has the most reasons to use caution. This is why I want us to draft Green with the first pick.

By the way I am in no way saying Fairley sucks or will be a bust. I think the kid is great and I would love to see him on our team, its just the fact he has some questionable problems that make me wonder if he can live up to being a #1 pick.

I agree with that, if either of the two were to bust it would be Fairley but I think both will be great NFL players. I could see when a DT signs that huge contract he just decides to get lazy...I don't think Fairley is like that though. I think he truly loves the game and will live in offenses backfield's for years to come.

[rodeo]

touchdowns. give them to me. Fairley can not score them. we will lose with Fairley.

[rmoneyg35]

Work ethic is usually a real good indication on determining if a player will be succesful in the NFL, Green is said to have that. I remember watching NFL films about Jerry Rice and it talked about how tough his offseason workouts were, they said WRs were complaining they didn't want to train with him because it was too tough. That is the kind of player I want with a #1 pick, not a good but a great player that dedicates him self to being great.

I haven't heard good or bad on Fairleys work Ethic. I think he is in good shape considering how big he is and not ever having any major injuries which is great comparing him to other recently DTs that were drafted in the first.

LSU's Glenn Dorsey had horrible injuries and played through them. Probably one reason why he hasn't been the player he was in college.

[Cavscout]

DT without a doubt but if I get to pick anyone at one right now it would be Peterson. I say rebuild with a strong CB in the first year cause he want commanded much money and there are better options for DT in FA. Any FA CB will be looking to bank this year. Rather spend money on a experienced DT and a Rookie CB2 then an experienced CB2 and a Rookie DT.

Peterson is a shutdown CB, has great return skills, and has an NFL pedigree (being related to Bryant McFadden, Walter McFadden, Sinorice Moss and Santana Moss (his maternal cousins)), and would be a great choice at #1, IMO

[bleys]

came across this from trucpfan's sig...

looks like we addressed DT in the 3rd like I suggested.. Irving, Fua, and McClain are showing tremendous promise.. keep an eye on Andre Neblett too..

glad we avoided a DT with our 1st overall pick..

[chknwing]

Holy Thread Bump Batman

[Cat'sGrowl]

Fairley is the one guy who I absolutely did not want. I was hesitant about Cam, but was willing. With Fairley, it was a complete NO.

So glad we didn't take him.

[bleys]

McClain and Fua will be nasty.. besides, Fairley is already dealing with an injury...

[CharlotteBeer.com]

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