Panthers beating the bushes

[JakeFlake]

The Panthers are preparing like they've got a lot of picks, even though they have just five.

And judging by their travel plans, they're apparently thinking about something better than the 59th overall choice, the first one they have at the moment.

Already this week, they've eye-balled several first-round prospects. Monday, coach John Fox was at Georgia Tech to watch DE Michael Johnson, while GM Marty Hurney and new defensive coordinator Ron Meeks were at Utah to watch DE Paul Kruger and CB Sean Smith.

Those three figure to go anywhere from the late first to the early second round.

Tuesday, Hurney and O-line coach Dave Magazu were at Arkansas, where the Razorbacks have some interesting line prospects, led by C Jonathan Luigs.

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[hdevonxz]

I wonder just how good Michael Johnson really is.

[mantal]

I wonder just how good Michael Johnson really is.

I'm with you, he makes a great highlight reel, but there are definitely rumors of motor problems. Either way, we'd have to move up to get him, so I don't know if it's worth thinking too hard about...

[5158Poundin]

So...if they're window shopping....does that imply somebody's talking to our franchise player's agent?

Hmmmm...wonder....

[The Link]

I want to get Raji or Orakpo. I know its not going to happen, but I can dream.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I'm with you, he makes a great highlight reel, but there are definitely rumors of motor problems.

Sounds like a perfect replacement for Peppers.

[Snake]

Every team evaluates the top picks. Im not reading too much into it.

[hdevonxz]

I want to get Raji or Orakpo. I know its not going to happen, but I can dream.

Raji is looking like a top 5 pick.

[panthers55]

I wonder just how good Michael Johnson really is.

World record holder in the 200 meter dash..............................

Nevermind, wrong Michael Johnson.

[2jakefansinva]

Come on guy's.......they have to be prepared for anything. Right now our first pick is scheduled to be in the second round #59. But no one can actually say right now what pick will be our first. :crazy:

[dimbee]

Trade Peppers for a 1st round pick and draft a DE that has motor questions.

Brilliant

[SKULL]

Agreed

What if draft day a trade for Peppers works out

But Panthers did not scout any 1st round draft picks.

This is nothing new to scout as many players as possible

[Brooklyn Bully]

Just covering their bases in case Pep gets sent.

[rayzor]

johnson and kruger are both most likely to go in the 2nd or 3rd round.

if we get a couple 2nd rounders i could see us going after both.

i wouldn't mind it either. both have a lot of potential.

johnson could be a decent replacement for peppers and kruger is one tough mug.

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