Janoris Jenkis IS a possiblity for us?

[Munch4455]

Found this on the ESPN Rumor Mill for Wednesday:

Tuesday morning we pondered the idea of the Carolina Panthers using the No. 9 overall pick on Justin Blackmon, a player that could become a dynamic complement to Steve Smith. But he's obviously not the only option that could be available to Ron Rivera's team at that spot, and Joseph Person of the Charlotte Observer revealed another potential first-rounder in compiling his list of winners and losers from the NFL scouting combine.

According to Person, "the Panthers are intrigued" with the abilities of North Alabama CB Janoris Jenkins. Jenkins has a checkered past -- including multiple arrests on marijuana charges -- but reportedly addressed those issues during combine interviews. Oh, he also ran a 4.46 in the 40, with the fastest 10-yard split of any defensive back at the showcase.

The Panthers certainly have a need for an upgrade at CB and both Jenkins and LSU's Morris Claiborne have to be under consideration with their top pick. Todd McShay of Scouts, Inc. offers his thoughts on how Claiborne and Jenkins' work at the NFL scouting combine influenced their stock:

I know Joe Person is a moron, but there still is a possibility that he might have heard something.

[Mvp2014]

hell yea, I'd rather have JJ than MOCLAY on talent alone

[panther4life]

Of course he is, just cuz somebody made a dumb thread saying to scratch him from our plans with no factual basis doesent mean he was no longer an option

[Ivan The Awesome]

Rather have MoClay over JJ at #9 any day.

[Mvp2014]

yea I would too since he has all the off field issues. I think he's the best corner though, dude shutdown everyone

[Ivan The Awesome]

I doubt he is available at 9 though he will probably be gone by the time our pick comes

While this is true. If, only IF, the possibility should arise. I'd take Mo over J at #9 any day. To be honest it should be what corner do we take at #9. Dre or J? I'd have a hard time deciding that.

[megadeth078]

wtf is moclay? honestly guys?

[MWCarolina]

Rather have MoClay over JJ at #9 any day.

FIRST, let me say forget MoClay or Blackmon, i do NOT see them falling THAT far. the guys we pick will be between different DTs and two CBs including JJ and Kirkpatrick and i rather have Jenkins, though Kirkpatrick isnt bad.

[jtnc]

I wouldn't be mad.

[panther4life]

While this is true. If, only IF, the possibility should arise. I'd take Mo over J at #9 any day. To be honest it should be what corner do we take at #9. Dre or J? I'd have a hard time deciding that.

Jenkins fits our D a million times better than Kirkpatrick. As much as I've stated my hatred for going DT with the first pick, I'd rather us do that than take Kirkpatrick.

[MWCarolina]

While this is true. If, only IF, the possibility should arise. I'd take Mo over J at #9 any day. To be honest it should be what corner do we take at #9. Dre or J? I'd have a hard time deciding that.

i dont, if both guys stay away from trouble, i think Jenkins is better than Kirkpatrick. i think he's a playmaker at corner which is why i like him.

[jtnc]

Also, no surprise they're impressed with him. The guy is an ideal bump and run corner and he's excellent in man coverage. Which Mcdermont's defense runs a lot.

[CLG]

i'd be ecstatic.

[MadHatter]

I absolutely love Jenkins' ability. But damn he has a lot of baggage.

Kirkpatrick may have made a mistake. However, Jenkins has made mistake, after mistake, after mistake. He just does not show that he has learned from them. God he really reminds me of Pacman Jones.