OMGOMGOMG Jordan Gross said he wants us to pick...

[jtnc]

Jeff Otah said he doesn't care who the Panthers draft, unless Cam Newton comes with 'fig newtons'

[Sword]

:nonod:

Might let it slide though because a ninja pirate sounds awesome!!!!

I'm pretty sure O-Line prefer to protect someone that hangs around in the pocket since it's less stress on them...wasn't a bash on Gross(intentionally), but most linemen aren't known for the ability to move around on the field and would rather hang around one area knowing where the QB is.

[XClown1986]

Immediately after the play pictured above, Brandon Meriweather was reported to be extremely angry on the sidelines.

So perturbed was he in fact, that one AFC teammate quoted him as saying "I'm so mad I could shoot somebody!"

...

I see wut u did der! Haha. But seriously I lol'ed

[Mr. Scot]

I see wut u did der! Haha. But seriously I lol'ed

Couldda happened :sosp:

[pantherclaw]

The way Gross stunk it up this past season, maybe we should use the pick on a new Left Tackle!

There isn't a tackle in this draft as good as gross. Thanks for your player hate though. You can go home now.

[pantherclaw]

Weird cause if you'd ask Smith he'd probably say a QB

Weird cause if you'd ask Lafell he'd probably say a QB

Weird cause if you'd ask Williams he'd probably say a QB

Weird cause if you'd ask JC himself he'd say a QB

If bullshit didn't exist, neither would you. Weird.

[jtnc]

If bullpoo didn't exist, neither would you. Weird.

What's up with all the hostility? someone's bed time is nearing........

[Jangler]

[pantherclaw]

What's up with all the hostility? someone's bed time is nearing........

Then maybe you should go to bed, and grow thicker skin.

[MadHatter]

I think that the fact that you don't see a consensus among the players is another indication that there is ??'s about all of the top picks in this year's draft. There just is not "that guy" in this draft.

Gross's point is probably that he does not believe either Newton or Gabbert is anywhere near ready to start in the NFL. With the other needs we have, do you take a QB at the #1 pick (with no #2 pick) that is likely to take a couple of years to be ready to see the field.

That is why a #1 MUST be ready to play immediately. Whether he does or not is open for debate. But, you DON'T use a #1 pick on a player that is not "NFL Ready" right now.

[CatMan72]

He just doesn't want to have to run all over the field blocking for Cam while he scrambles... (kidding)

[panthers55]

I think that the fact that you don't see a consensus among the players is another indication that there is ??'s about all of the top picks in this year's draft. There just is not "that guy" in this draft.

Gross's point is probably that he does not believe either Newton or Gabbert is anywhere near ready to start in the NFL. With the other needs we have, do you take a QB at the #1 pick (with no #2 pick) that is likely to take a couple of years to be ready to see the field.

That is why a #1 MUST be ready to play immediately. Whether he does or not is open for debate. But, you DON'T use a #1 pick on a player that is not "NFL Ready" right now.

At some positions yes but not at Qb. The old pro ready comment is really a very new phenomenon brought on by huge salaries. With a rookie cap this is no longer the case so we can return to when qbs were groomed.

Plus Clausen was considered the most pro ready Qb in the draft. We saw how that worked out.

Qbs are the most frequently taken position as the number 1 pick for a reason. Franchise guys almost never come available in FA or a trade, and the cost is prohibitive. You have to draft a Qb for the most part or take a chance on a guy who has question marks.

[countryboi]

good pick but if we are going defense i want PP but i wouldnt have any problems with Marcell Dareus cause you can pencil him in day one

[Mr. Scot]

I think that the fact that you don't see a consensus among the players is another indication that there is ??'s about all of the top picks in this year's draft. There just is not "that guy" in this draft.

Gross's point is probably that he does not believe either Newton or Gabbert is anywhere near ready to start in the NFL. With the other needs we have, do you take a QB at the #1 pick (with no #2 pick) that is likely to take a couple of years to be ready to see the field.

That is why a #1 MUST be ready to play immediately. Whether he does or not is open for debate. But, you DON'T use a #1 pick on a player that is not "NFL Ready" right now.

To be honest with you, I don't normally expect a consensus between players and/or coaches because they each tend to view the team needs from their own standpoint. Plus from time to time you have a guy with an old college teammate who's draft eligible (like LaFell with Peterson).

So in that regard, I don't really see this year as unusual.