Rick Gosslelin's 2011 NFL Mock Draft (via walterfootball)

[Mr. Scot]

Well supposedly Jay Gruden has a hard on for Dalton, so that may be why Cincy passes.

So that means the Raiders are the team that's afraid of redheads?

[mr beauxjangles]

:)

Bengals and Bills both passing on Gabbert? That'd be interesting.

Yeah, I can't see the Bills passing on Gabbert either. But then again, maybe they are higher on one of the 2nd round guys (Dalton, Ponder, etc.).

this seems to be common in most of the mocks over the last week or so - gabbert going to arizona or lower.

Miami drafting Ingram in this mock is what really stands out. If they were to spend a high pick on a young promising RB, that should theoretically skew DLo back to our side, right???

likewise, there has been a lot of discussion around ingram to miami.

not saying either is right, just saying they seem to be common opionions from what i've observed.

[TylerVagyler]

What do you guys think of drafting Nate Irving, LB NC State if he is available in round 4 or 5? I know we have a pretty solid LB core, but our guys seem to get injured often and it'd be nice to add some depth. I think this guy is a beast and could develop into a solid player.

(I know this is a little off-topic and random, but I didn't want to start another thread just for this question)

[panthers55]

Also, many #1 picks are signed before hand as to make the team picking them more comfortable about the money. If we do not here any kind of agreement or signing before draft day, expect Newton not to be the pick.

Why would you do that if you expect a rookie cap. You won't sign him unless there is no cap and that may not be decided for months,

[Mr. Scot]

What do you guys think of drafting Nate Irving, LB NC State if he is available in round 4 or 5? I know we have a pretty solid LB core, but our guys seem to get injured often and it'd be nice to add some depth. I think this guy is a beast and could develop into a solid player.

(I know this is a little off-topic and random, but I didn't want to start another thread just for this question)

Panthers.com profiled him a little on video when they went to the Senior Bowl.

Linebacker is kind of a stacked position for us, but then Anderson's a free agent (and could be a one year wonder) and Davis is injured.

[Stumpy]

Admittedly, I am a State homer, but I think whoever gets Irving is going to get the steal of the draft. He is an absolute beast in the run game and has a nose for the ball. He can be a little stiff in coverage, but his pass rush ability more than makes up for that IMO.

Keep the Predator at home in Carolina!

[nagai]

Bengals and Bills both passing on Gabbert? That'd be interesting.

I can see it happening. The Bills think that Fitzpatrick is good enough to win a superbowl for them, whether you agree with that or not is something else, but you don't need to grab a QB if you believe you already got a good one. The Bengals are just stubborn as hell. There's only so many days left until the draft, those fugers are just gonna be firm on the Palmer situation and draft another position. Miller at 3 and Green at 4 imo.

[Mr. Scot]

I definitely think it's possible. Just haven't seen too many guys predicting it till now.

[Boltergeist]

So that means the Raiders are the team that's afraid of redheads?

Plausible - the Todd Marinovich experience may have soured them.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Gosselin is indeed the best in the biz.

Doesn't mean I'm sure we'll take Newton, but Gosselin does have credibility in my book.

[Mr. Scot]

One of the best, for certain.

[nagai]

I definitely think it's possible. Just haven't seen too many guys predicting it till now.

No? That's a bit perculiar imo. It's the most likely scenario in my eyes.

[Mr. Scot]

No? That's a bit perculiar imo. It's the most likely scenario in my eyes.

Apparently you're not alone in that :lol:

Anything's possible.