Kiper takes Locker and Mallet off his big board (top 25)

[Dpantherman]

Kiper has taken Washington’s Jake Locker and Arkansas’ Ryan Mallett out of his top 25 and he does not have a quarterback among his top five. Carolina has the top pick, but the early indications are there isn’t a quarterback worthy of that choice. With strong interviews and good workouts at the combine or in private, Missouri’s Blaine Gabbert may be able to rise.

But it’s looking more and more like Carolina will be choosing between a pair of defensive linemen – Auburn defensive tackle Nick Fairley and Clemson defensive end Da’Quan Bowers. They’re the top two players on Kiper’s board and they’re among 10 defensive linemen in the top 25.

http://espn.go.com/blog/nfcsouth/post/_/id/18219/qbs-fall-off-kipers-big-board

Of course, this is all about how much you value Kiper's opinion, if anyone does at all. In this case, I tend too agree w/ him, this isn't news to many of us.

[countryboi]

Da'quan bowers is NOT a option

[frash.exe]

so i guess their agents aren't paying him as much as 25 other guys' agents

[davos]

1. Kiper < most things in general

2...

Gabbert, Mallett, Newton, Locker, Ponder, Kaepernick, Dalton, McElroy....

those are 8 guys I can think of at the top of my head that compile the clusterf*ck of QBs in this draft. Looking at this, its really hard to see who will do the best transitioning to the NFL and become a strong leader and player. This is why I honestly don't mind taking a shot at one of them if they are still available in the 4th. What do we have to lose if we scoop up a handful of day 1 starters before that pick.

[Mr. Scot]

Kiper is as good as anyone when it comes to predicting who goes where (not that anybody is close to perfect in that regard).

Predicting who will actually be successful in the NFL? He's about 50-50 there.

[Panthro]

Someone is going to pick Alex Smith and someone is going to pick Aaron Rodgers in this draft. Too much of a gamble.

[OneBadassCat]

Whatever Kiper sucks.

[Jackofalltrades]

Kiper is as good as anyone when it comes to predicting who goes where (not that anybody is close to perfect in that regard).

Predicting who will actually be successful in the NFL? He's about 50-50 there.

Kiper's problem is generally not knowing team needs, especially small market teams.

Mayock is still the authority, but I haven't seen his big board or mock. I never felt as though QB was an option for us once Luck made his decision.

[frash.exe]

well locker apparently had a shitty senior bowl so it's no surprise he fell off

[KillerKat]

Kiper's a douche

[theyhateme45]

Da'quan bowers is NOT a option

You may not want it to be an option for the front office. But the truth is we do not know if that is or is not an option right now.

[Pox 08]

'Eh. Panthers just need to say "f^ck you" to all the Kiper's out there that will try to convince them who to take.

[TheRealDeal]

well locker apparently had a pooty senior bowl so it's no surprise he fell off

He looked pretty bad. I think analysts weigh those things too heavy though

[OneBadassCat]

I can't believe Kiper has a job doing this sh1t. I mean think about it...