JOE PERSON: the sense around league circles is Panthers will take Jalon Walker @8

[rebelrouser]

30 minutes ago, rodeo said:

PFF grade him as a linebacker which includes his coverage and run defense grades, which are terrible. Purely as an edge he grades out as one of the best (like 83.6 or something).

If we draft him we need to make him a full time pass rusher.

I think you got that backwards:

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Walker is a physically and athletically gifted player who presents box presence versatility as an off-ball linebacker. His anticipation and pass-rush profile in its current form are lacking for consistent impact in the NFL. He must improve how he approaches rushing the passer or his off-ball instincts to be worth a top-50 selection due to age and potential.

PFF

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[XClown1986]

If true, I think this speaks to the fact that we really have missed Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly as the vocal leaders on defense. Jalon does everything the right way. He works hard, he plays hard, and he rallies his guys and communicates well. 

 

[Lurk21]

I like Walker as a prospect but the irony of us taking an undersized player again is somewhat  amusing... 

[csx]

1 hour ago, rodeo said:

PFF grade him as a linebacker which includes his coverage and run defense grades, which are terrible. Purely as an edge he grades out as one of the best (like 83.6 or something).

If we draft him we need to make him a full time pass rusher.

We better not base our decisions on PFF grades.

[Byrdman4real]

11 minutes ago, csx said:

We better not base our decisions on PFF grades.

Exactly 

[CPF4LIFE]

He is right up the street, gonna be at home for the draft. It will be a breeze to hop in the car and drive down to BoA after the pick is made. Hell, It's almost gonna be awkward if we don't take him if he is there. Lol

[frankw]

15 minutes ago, csx said:

We better not base our decisions on PFF grades.

https://ras.football/ras-calculator/

[carpanfan96]

2 hours ago, GamecockSmitty4 said:

Let’s hope some team beats us to the punch and keeps us from making that mistake. 

I've said all along he's the pick and he will be available. Just accept the pick and be ready to cheer for him. 

 

He will play edge for the Panthers at OLB. 

Edited Thursday at 12:57 AM by carpanfan96

[jfra78]

2 minutes ago, carpanfan96 said:

I've said all along he's the pick and he will be available. Just accept the pick and be ready to cheer for him. 

 

He will play edge for the Panthers at OLB. 

We gonna need some huddler to track how many snaps he takes at each LB spot

[kungfoodude]

2 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

he would raise the defense immediately, how high is his ceiling, I dont know but he would have an immediate impact and we simply cannot afford another physically gifted RAS project

I think in theory he should but I do think Evero may struggle maximizing his abilities.

[csx]

2 hours ago, frankw said:

https://ras.football/ras-calculator/

Drafting a player and only utilizing him in line with pff is absurd. I'm not sure what your link has to do with that.

Edited Thursday at 03:26 AM by csx

[KaseKlosed]

I would rather trade back. I have a second round grade on him. Pick up Mike Green then grab Carson in 2nd round. 

[KaseKlosed]

Just now, KaseKlosed said:

I would rather trade back. I have a second round grade on him. Pick up Mike Green then grab Carson in 2nd round. 

I also have J Campbell ahead of Walker 

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

They telegraph the first round every year, so I believe it