Cam Newton Workout Phenomenal

[Highlandfire]

How many here remember Ron Rivera and Marty Hurney recently talking about the fact that they don't put much stock in workouts because they don't represent actual game conditions?

Doubt this changes anything as far as the Panthers plans, though I won't be surprised to see them take part in the hype train. Maybe if it gets going full steam, we can get a decent offer to trade down.

This is a good thing for us.

+1

[Ruff]

The problem with the number one pick is, you have to judge the person along with his abilities on the field. You're looking at making a guy the poster boy of your franchise. But, wherever Cam Newton has gone, there has been controversy.

With that being said, I would prefer us to draft Nick Fairley. I think we have a much higher need on the defensive line, and it's the spot that would be easiest to fix. Just like my sig says, Fox went 7-9 with Rodney Peete at QB. We need to fix the problems that are easiest to fix.

[Pox 08]

I'd still prefer a DT with our pick. That's just my preference. But I'm open to anything though and excited about this draft no matter who we draft. Minus Marvin Austin.

That's my outlook also.

[cdandi1]

Trent Dilfer, who as mediocre as they come, won an effin super bowl behind that great ravens D.

[KDawg004]

Getting back on topic. I'm not on the Newton bandwagon but he would certainly fit our new offensive philosophy of mid-long range attacking with his arm. His ability to elude defenders is also a plus. I just don't like how he bails on the play to run so much.

To give him the benefit of the doubt though. You have no idea what Auburn was telling him on plays. Maybe they were telling him not to be hesistant to run if given the opportunity.

[DaCityKats]

we need a qb.the dt spot can be filled by fa.

[Sword]

I'd take Newton over a DT in a heartbeat..and this workout only solidified my stance. the impact rating of a QB is beyond any other position since it effects every position on the field..a DT, while important, only marginally effects the rest of the D..and even then there are FA available that would help more then a rookie DT would..you can't say that about the QBs out there.

The team wants to build through the draft..we tried with Clausen but we've seen he has backup written all over him for many years..why not get a phenom talent like Newton that can put the franchise on the map?

[blackcatgrowl]

we need a qb.the dt spot can be filled by fa.

This x100.

There are always good to great DT's shuffling around in Free Agency. A chance at a potential QB phenom is rare.

[jtnc]

I'm leaning towards Cam for some reason. Fairley worries me, I question his dedication and the fact he look up to Jamarcus ad a "brother".

[holderoftruth]

I haven't been keeping up with Free Agents, but who are the great DT's shuffling around this year?

[blackcatgrowl]

I haven't been keeping up with Free Agents, but who are the great DT's shuffling around this year?

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/fa/dl.html

P.S. One of the top three is a Panther.

[DaCityKats]

Mebane, Colfield, Ngata, C Jenkins, just to name a few. plus the dt class is deep this year. deep.

[C47]

Mebane, Colfield, Ngata, C Jenkins, just to name a few. plus the dt class is deep this year. deep.

Ngata won't be a free agent and neither will Cullen Jenkins. Mebane I would be all for though.....

[holderoftruth]

http://www.footballsfuture.com/2011/fa/dl.html

P.S. One of the top three is a Panther.

You're looking at defensive ends not defensive tackles. The top DT's will stay with their current team. I dont see any great DT's that teams are going to let go.....