Got A Chance To Talk To A Player On The D-Line About The Draft

[CatMan72]

I think (know) we'll take BPA... we took guys like Stewart and Kalil before we "needed" them simply because they were BPA's in our estimation.

[rodeo]

If they take OL at #9 I think they might actually try to trade back up into the first round to get one of the upper tier defensive players also.

[Jangler]

[Jesse]

I don't think CJ wants his boy Hardy to give up any playing time.

[bleys]

I could see it and don't think it would be a bad pick.. I mean, everyone pretends a DT is going to bring guaranteed success.. what else could turn out to be more ridiculous than solidifying your offensive line?

[tondi]

I don't mind the idea of using our 1st pick on an Olineman as long as it is a tackle and he is the best player available. Decastro is a reach at 9, IMO. If we get Reiff then that would be OK since nobody can feel comfortable with Otah ever being a 16 game a season player for us. Like most, I would prefer some defensive help but if Reiff is the best available then I say pick him or trade back a bit.

[Argus Plexus]

If they take OL at #9 I think they might actually try to trade back up into the first round to get one of the upper tier defensive players also.

[CRA]

I think (know) we'll take BPA... we took guys like Stewart and Kalil before we "needed" them simply because they were BPA's in our estimation.

With Stewart we went into that draft looking for a Stephen Davis type RB. I think most knew Carolina was looking at Mendenhall and Stewart and it was just a matter is which one they drafted. Fox's rushing attack had been weak up until that point....people argued Williams just benefited late in games from opposing defenses getting tired watching Foster flop around like a dead fish.

[bleys]

I don't mind the idea of using our 1st pick on an Olineman as long as it is a tackle and he is the best player available. Decastro is a reach at 9, IMO. If we get Reiff then that would be OK since nobody can feel comfortable with Otah ever being a 16 game a season player for us. Like most, I would prefer some defensive help but if Reiff is the best available then I say pick him or trade back a bit.

I would only want Reiff if he has the ability to play LT.... if so, it's a good move in my book...

[Herbert The Love Bug]

seriously doubt we go offense first round. Players haven't the slightest clue who we will draft. They are just like us when it comes to the draft. Heck, the front office, and the coaches don't even know who we will take yet

[Marguide]

Just to play devil's advocate, say we went OT at 9...what would be the cap impact of releasing Gross?

And no, it is not a suggestion, just a "what if".

[KendrickPanther]

Well Captain Munnerlyn would tell you the Panthers don't need a corner! To be honest it wouldn't kill me to go offense in round one. If the Panthers are healthy they will instantly be a better defense than last year. The future is all about offense in the NFL.

[FuzzyPanther]

It's never a bad idea to create competition and depth at O-line. Never.

[sml1950]

I've known a number of NFL players over the years and the ONLY thing that they know/care about the draft is if someone is taken high at their position. It's a profession/business to them and losing their job can mean millions. They want to win, but they want to earn a living even more. They're always going to think that drafting a player at a position other than theirs is the best idea.