Scott Wright (Draft Countdown) New Mock

[HeatCheck]

Updated his mock draft today and will have 2nd round tomorrow. Has us selecting Fletcher Cox.

http://www.draftcountdown.com/sub/Mock-Draft-A.php

Less than a year ago the Panthers invested two premium draft picks on Terrell McClain and Sione Fua and they were supposed to solve Carolina’s issues at defensive tackle. Unfortunately the Panthers finished near the bottom of the league in rushing defense again last season and the duo of McClain / Fua combined for just a single sack. Not exactly the return they were expecting on that significant investment. It’s too early to give up on those two youngsters, but it’s also clear that Carolina needs to add another disruptive presence to the middle of their defensive line. Every year there is a player who is very highly thought of in league and scouting circles that the media and draftniks underrate and this time around it’s Mississippi St. DT Fletcher Cox. A terrific athlete with all the physical tools that you look for, Cox is extremely versatile and could project to either defensive tackle or defensive end at the next level depending on the scheme. Cox would be a three-technique in Carolina and would give the team a legitimate pass rush threat on the interior. L.S.U. DT Michael Brockers and Memphis DT Dontari Poe will likely receive consideration as well. The Panthers could also use upgrades at cornerback and wide receiver but L.S.U. CB Morris Claiborne and Oklahoma St. WR Justin Blackmon will almost certainly be long gone by this point and the next best players at those positions would be reaches in the Top 10. As a real darkhorse keep an eye on Boston College LB Luke Kuechly since Thomas Davis’ future is still very much up in the air while Dan Connor is a free agent.

Wouldn't be upset with this pick at all.

[Murph]

Very intrigued with Cox at #9. Much more so than Poe, Brockers or Still

[pdandy1994]

I like it. Warren Sapp loves him and he seems to be a solid, formidable trench guy

[stirs]

There are only the three I would even consider, Poe, Cox, Brockers with the 9th pick.

I would probably still lean Poe to help with the rushing defense.

[HeatCheck]

My ideal situation (may not be likely) is to trade down and draft Janoris Jenkins + Cox, Poe, or Brockers (in that order).

[stirs]

dont want Jenkins unless he is there in the 2nd.

his decision making does not warrant a 1st round pick to me

[HeatCheck]

dont want Jenkins unless he is there in the 2nd.

his decision making does not warrant a 1st round pick to me

How do you know he hasn't matured from the situation? People change.

[Kurb]

Im becoming a bigger and bigger fan of Cox.

When NFL people aren't talking about people, it makes me think they want them.

[Panthro]

If someone wants our crap ass #9 I'd live to get him and another pick

[DaCityKats]

i like Cox at 9. production, upside, and can get after the qb.

[stirs]

Im becoming a bigger and bigger fan of Cox.

When NFL people aren't talking about people, it makes me think they want them.

can not read with a straight face

[rayzor]

very acceptable.

[Marguide]

I have been a fan of this guy for awhile. It is hard to figure out why he isn't more highly regarded by the "experts" (said with tongue firmly in cheek).

Maybe he just doesn't have a good agent/publicist.

In any case, I would love to have a good pass-rushing addition to the line, be it at DE or DT. Cox has played both with success. And while I think Brockers and maybe even Poe may be better than they are now given time to develop, right now Cox seems to be the best of the 3 at that particular skill.

[davos]

toats everyone

A combo of Cox in the first and Hosley in the second would be a great route for us to take