Combine Conversation Info

[Actionman0z]

Feb. 24, 2012 8:12 p.m. - by Jeff Hawkins - More defensive talk from Rivera in report

In Indianapolis for the NFL combine Friday, second-year coach Ron Rivera spoke of his learning curve. "Now that I've gone through the first season and understand what's expected of me, I think I can help a little bit more on the defensive side," Rivera told The Charlotte Observer. Panthers RapidReports

Feb. 24, 2012 8:06 p.m. - by Jeff Hawkins - Panthers lining up potential draft targets

Scouring the defensive prospects Friday at the opening of the NFL combine, the Panthers will interview and study a host of prospects. Coach Ron Rivera and staff appear most interested in LSU DT Michael Brockers, Alabama CB Dre Kirkpatrick and North Alabma CB Janoris Jenkins for their No. 9 overall pick. Panthers RapidReports

[Actionman0z]

Feb. 24, 2012 8:12 p.m. - by Jeff Hawkins - More defensive talk from Rivera in report

In Indianapolis for the NFL combine Friday, second-year coach Ron Rivera spoke of his learning curve. "Now that I've gone through the first season and understand what's expected of me, I think I can help a little bit more on the defensive side," Rivera told The Charlotte Observer. Panthers RapidReports

Feb. 24, 2012 8:06 p.m. - by Jeff Hawkins - Panthers lining up potential draft targets

Scouring the defensive prospects Friday at the opening of the NFL combine, the Panthers will interview and study a host of prospects. Coach Ron Rivera and staff appear most interested in LSU DT Michael Brockers, Alabama CB Dre Kirkpatrick and North Alabma CB Janoris Jenkins for their No. 9 overall pick. Panthers RapidReports

Keep in mind what most analysts are saying our biggest needs are.... so from a outsiders perspective and even some of our perspectives this is what we need.. However, at #9 we need to know exactly what we are getting, and with a redshirt SO, and two dudes with off the field issues, more conversations are mostly likely warranted.

[Kuech the Sneak]

Janoris Jenkins out of those three

[Actionman0z]

I like Kirkpatrick better, but Jenkins would be great to have as well.

[setzer2030]

I like Kirkpatrick better, but Jenkins would be great to have as well.

Jenkins could be great as long as he stays out of trouble. That's the only thing that worries me.

[koolkatluke]

I'm starting to like Brocker more and more.

[Catalyst]

I really want to like Brockers, but for some reason I just don't that much. He seems like a bust waiting to happen. I wish I didn't feel that way but I just can't shake this feeling that we should pick someone else.

I'm beginning to really like Janoris Jenkins, though. I think he has Revis potential and if he's serious about staying out of trouble then there's no reason we shouldn't take him. He's hands down the best cover guy in this draft. Imagine having our own Nnamdi/Revis OPPOSITE Chris Gamble. I really believe Jenkins has that potential.

[MHS831]

These three players are the 3 in our oicking range who have the most questions to answer. This is not to say that high character guys, or guys with more tape, are not still on the radar. I expect Reiff, DeCastro, Ingram, Coples, Martin, and maybe even upshaw are still on the Panthers' list.

This about Brockers:

Brockers created a buzz Saturday when he was measured at 6 feet, 5 inches and 322 pounds, with a huge 83 7/8-inch wingspan. Brockers said he is up five pounds since LSU's season ended with a loss to Alabama in the BCS title game.

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/02/26/3046861/still-says-hes-best-dt-in-draft.html#storylink=cpy

[BOW BOW BOW BOW™]

Rainey with a 4.37 and 4.41.........meh. Rather have Pead or Hillman.

[Ivan The Awesome]

Any of them is fine with me.

[Matthias]

On this page, it lists Brockers at 6' 7".

http://www.nfl.com/combine/profiles/michael-brockers?id=2533050