Round 3: Panthers Select Sione Fua

[firstdayfan]

I like this pick too...still some talent left for tomorrow's pick too. Burton, Cannon, Doss, and Carter.

[Ricky Spanish]

meh

[pantherfan81]

LOVE that we got 2 DT's in this round.

[klumme]

If people do not know our picks... They must be bad picks...:mad2::mad2::mad2:

This dude is a STRONG run stopping DT.. Perfekt.

[Hairless Cat]

from a draft report

Strengths: Is a thick, stout player who uses his low center of gravity and squatty build to his advantage. Keeps his base down when uncoiling out of his stance and does not allow offensive linemen to leverage him. Extends his arms and generates a violent punch on contact, jarring blockers and quickly getting into position. Strong, powerful bull rusher who jolts the offensive lineman and gets leverage early. Has a low firing point and possesses the leg strength to drive blockers into the backfield. Sits into stance and anchors well against double-teams while maintaining the balance and body control to shed inside blocks. Can clog two gaps, keep his base under him and stay off the ground. Has experience playing the nose in a 3-4 front and the three-technique in a 4-3 front. Plays with a high motor and relentlessly fights to hold his ground.

Weaknesses: Lacks suddenness and is not the type of athlete who will knife through blocks to pressure the passer. Does not run well and struggles to work down the line to make plays away from his frame. Offers very little as a pursuit defender and cannot move quickly enough to track down a passer or runner from the backside. Can be run around and away from and lunges when trying to move laterally. Does not use his hands to beat blockers as a pass rusher and doesn't generate consistent penetration in the middle. Doesn't finish plays once he reaches the backfield and lacks the awareness to locate the football once he's through the line.

[Jackofalltrades]

Very solid run stuffer to keep LB's clean.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Like seeing the commitment to addressing the DL. Like it a lot.

[Proudiddy]

How is this horrible? He's a good player. This was essentially a 4th round pick, you're not exactly going to get a super star this late.

We could've traded both of those picks for Randall Cobb, Marvin Austin, or the big DT from Oregon St. that went right behind him. Look how dominant the Bears and Giants DLs have been over the years. There's a reason. They pick good players, not leftovers. And they took both of those DTs that we should've been targeting, but that's just my opinion.

[jtnc]

WTF? I really hope we pick up a DT in FA.

[Cyclonus]

I just think both these DTs are going to be very Corvey Irvin and Attiyah Ellison-like careers.

I would agree with that if this was still the John Fox Panthers. I assume Rivera has a little more knowledge of the DT position.

[pantherfan81]

http://www.nfl.com/videos/nfl-combine/09000d5d81eb452b/2011-combine-workout-Sione-Fua

[firstdayfan]

I just think both these DTs are going to be very Corvey Irvin and Attiyah Ellison-like careers.

Because they were selected in the 3rd round? I don't see your thought process...maybe you could enlighten the rest of us on these guys?

[ncmonzta]

Scouting Video Strenths and Weaknesses

[Panther59]

Solid pickup in my opinion and I have a feeling this guy will eventually become a mainstay on our DLine. Good size (6'1" 308), good speed, good instincts, and the guy looks like an absolute tank in his uniform.