Dont count out Ingram as the Panthers first pick

[jarhead]

I would not count out Ingram if our objective is to get more pressure on the qb.If we pass I would not count out Curry in the 2nd.

I think he is one of the more interesting prospects in the draft.He has lined up as DE,DT and Outside lb.

http://www.nfl.com/combine/story/09000d5d82715132/article/talent-runs-thick-at-outside-linebacker-ilb-more-uncertain?module=HP11_hot_topics

[Panther's #1 Fan]

Shhhhhhhhh man don't say that too loudly the Brockers lovers might hear you lol, no but seriously I took him in round 1 on my mock draft and the huddlers went crazy I would love to have him we really need to improve our pass rush and he in my opinion would be special in our defense of course I think he starts over hardy and could be lined up anywhere on passing situations and actually be affective. Sean Spence in the 2nd rd would be interesting as well

[rayzor]

i wouldn't hate it.

i think he compares to charles johnson.

[Guest Bwood15]

i wouldn't hate it.

i think he compares to charles johnson.

Ditto. He's a freak athlete, a little undersized. But has experience at DE, DT, and LB. Sounds like he could help out in alot of different defensive packages.

[Actionman0z]

I think Upshaw would be a better pick at 9. If we traded down, I like Ingram... but I still like OL help better in a trade down.

[Guest Bwood15]

I think Upshaw would be a better pick at 9. If we traded down, I like Ingram... but I still like OL help better in a trade down.

Where would Upshaw(being a 3-4 OLB) fit into our defense? Just curious.

[jtnc]

i wouldn't hate it.

i think he compares to charles johnson.

Yep. Rather take Coples.

[Actionman0z]

Upshaw is listed as a 3-4 OLB, but if you look, has the same size as Ingram. He would be used a lot like Applewhite is used, And can bump hardy inside on passing downs more often, you can stand him up in you're 3-4 looks and keep Applewhite's hand in the ground. He would be used just like Ingram would be used, but he is better than Ingram.

[Guest Bwood15]

Upshaw is listed as a 3-4 OLB, but if you look, has the same size as Ingram. He would be used a lot like Applewhite is used, And can bump hardy inside on passing downs more often, you can stand him up in you're 3-4 looks and keep Applewhite's hand in the ground. He would be used just like Ingram would be used, but he is better than Ingram.

I think that they are both tweeners, but Ingram has the advantage of playing defensive tackle, and defensive end and excelling at it. Upshaw was always been more of a rush linebacker for Bama.

I freakin love Upshaw though, I've been wanting him since like 09' but now I realize he's a 3-4 rush LB. I wouldn't hate the pick though, I would trust that Rivera could turn him into a great defensive player. It just seems very risky for a top ten pick.

[Actionman0z]

I think that they are both tweeners, but Ingram has the advantage of playing defensive tackle, and defensive end and excelling at it. Upshaw was always been more of a rush linebacker for Bama.

I freakin love Upshaw though, I've been wanting him since like 09' but now I realize he's a 3-4 rush LB. I wouldn't hate the pick though, I would trust that Rivera could turn him into a great defensive player. It just seems very risky for a top ten pick.

If you watched the senior bowl, they were both playing with their hand in the ground.. Not too many Rush outside LB's weigh in the 270 range. Trust me, anything Ingram can do at the next level so can Upshaw.. They are both 6'2" and weighed in 4 lbs apart at the senior bowl, they can both move inside if necessary, but I think if you move Johnson inside, Upshaw takes his place at DE on those downs. Trust me, with that dude, we'd find a spot.

[mick eye]

I don't see too much of an upgrade over Hardy honestly with Ingram. Coples could be really good in the NFL or end up a bouncer at a strip club. The guy is a big risk. Much like the DT's of this year i don't see the real deal at DE. Love Upshaws potential in a 3-4 but taking him to play him in a 4-3 is kinda goofy. He has the will and determination that he would likely be pretty good where ever you put him but it would be a disservice to his talent. SO... i also like the DE rotation we have. Hardy, Keiser, CJ and coach favorites Applewhite and newly acquired Tucker are a good start going into camp. Hate to tell you guys but i do not see Dline being a priority this off season.

[Cat'sGrowl]

I like Ingram but I just really don't care for a DE in the first.

Johnson, Hardy, Applewhite, Keiser> Edwards, McClain, Fua, Neblett

[Actionman0z]

Me either, I like OL,CB,DT in that order... with me going back and fourth on OL and CB... I like Brockers potential. I will be happy with whoever we pick.

[rayzor]

Yep. Rather take Coples.

i like ingram more, but that has to do with me not trusting coples. coples has a higher ceiling but i think ingram will more consistently out perform coples.