Ron Rivera insists Ryan Mallett still in mix for top overall pick

[eViL jEsTeR]

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2011/03/21/ron-rivera-insists-ryan-mallett-still-in-mix-for-top-overall-pick/

I see this as more of a way of saying "Hey, we're willing to trade down and take Mallet later."

[Jackofalltrades]

I don't think he's legitimately in the mix for the first pick, but I could understand why they'd be interested in him.

I don't want him, but I do think he'll be the best pro out of this crappy class.

Also, I'd be really surprised if he, Hurney or anyone else definitively ruled anyone out as a possibility.

[Rags]

Meeeeeeeeeeeh

Sometimes this kind looks great, other times he looks bad.

It all depends on how he's coached.

I still feel the same for him like I do every other QB.

[CatMan72]

Sure he does, he's got his poker face on right now... what he's really saying is: if you like Mallett, call me.

[Mr. Burgundy]

I just dont see him putting in the work to be great

[eViL jEsTeR]

Sure he does, he's got his poker face on right now... what he's really saying is: if you like Mallett, call me.

i don't see it that way. i don't think ANYONE is liking mallett enough to call about the #1. Now if they want gabbert or newton, and they know we like mallet enough to trade down and take him later, then this is to let teams know we're open for business.

[jramsey4]

Sorry the guys slower then molasses and inconsistent as it gets. With the way our Oline looked last year he would get destroyed.

[CatMan72]

i don't see it that way. i don't think ANYONE is liking mallett enough to call about the #1. Now if they want gabbert or newton, and they know we like mallet enough to trade down and take him later, then this is to let teams know we're open for business.

You never know... look at how much did Denver gave up to jump up and grab The Golden Calf of Bristol :out:

[Ricky Spanish]

Rivera has thrown out like 8 smokescreens in the past few days.... damn

[TerriblePizza]

Smokescreen!

[Dpantherman]

It would be idiotic to say otherwise. If I were him I put Jake Locker in there too. Why not?

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[Mr. Scot]

I don't think he's legitimately in the mix for the first pick, but I could understand why they'd be interested in him.

I do.

Wouldn't be my choice either, but like I said in the other thread, what we see from guys like Mike mayock and Mel Kiper has no bearing on the Panthers. Their scouting department may grade Ryan Mallett higher than any of us think.

[teeray]

I do.

Wouldn't be my choice either, but like I said in the other thread, what we see from guys like Mike mayock and Mel Kiper has no bearing on the Panthers. Their scouting department may grade Ryan Mallett higher than any of us think.

I think it is hard to believe for the number 1 pick. I think this is for a situation we trade down or trade back into the second round if he is available and we don't pick a QB number 1.

You may be right but it is hard to believe when there are reports out there like this:

Per CBS Sports:

"Multiple sources inside the league" tell CBSSports.com that Arkansas QB Ryan Mallett is viewed as no better than a borderline first-round prospect.

Mallett is "very much fighting just to stay in the first round," the sources say. Panthers coach Ron Rivera recently suggested Mallett was one of his team's targets at No. 1 overall, but the coachspeak can't be taken seriously. All in all, we'd be surprised if Mallett was drafted in the top 25.

I think this is bs personally and still think he is off the board much higher than he is being projected. But number 1 is hard to believe.

You never know though, you could be right. :confused: