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Panthers' Workouts Thus Far

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To me Kuechly is the ultimate "safe" pick. If you have unresolvable concerns about a Coples or Poe you go with Kuechly and know he will be starting for the rest of his rookie contract. I don't think he's on a Patrick Willis level however.

didnt mean to pie you, but if he is not as good as Willis than why should this team take him higher than Willis?

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didnt mean to pie you, but if he is not as good as Willis than why should this team take him higher than Willis?

Kuechly is 2" taller, 2lb heavier

Kuechly ran a 4.58, Willis was 4.51

Kuechly had a 38" Vertical, Willis was 39"

Kuechly had 23 reps on the bench, Willis has 22

So we are talking about two very similar players. Willis is a little more explosive and has proven himself at the next level. Going into the draft he was known as a sure thing just like Kuechly. At the time there was the inflated rookie wages and many of those top ten guys were QB/DE/WR/OT. Positions that commanded that kind of money. I can promise you 6 of the 10 teams that passed on Willis regret it to this day. In the end we are talking about two draft positions. Kuechly to me is a sure fire pro bowler. Willis is on a path to the Hall of Fame.

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I really hope Tampa drafts Richardson. I feel like we can beat up a running back. A good defense could make Cam miserable.

If Richardson is there TB will take him. Honesty Richardson will make them better as well and we will have our hands full if we cant stop anyone up the middle like last year. Dude is the next Peterson.

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Kuechly is 2" taller, 2lb heavier

Kuechly ran a 4.58, Willis was 4.51

Kuechly had a 38" Vertical, Willis was 39"

Kuechly had 23 reps on the bench, Willis has 22

So we are talking about two very similar players. Willis is a little more explosive and has proven himself at the next level. Going into the draft he was known as a sure thing just like Kuechly. At the time there was the inflated rookie wages and many of those top ten guys were QB/DE/WR/OT. Positions that commanded that kind of money. I can promise you 6 of the 10 teams that passed on Willis regret it to this day. In the end we are talking about two draft positions. Kuechly to me is a sure fire pro bowler. Willis is on a path to the Hall of Fame.

i just dont see the comparison other than combine numbers. and one thing people forget is San Fran DL is hell. that plays a major role in Willis getting his tackles and no matter how good your LBs are if the opposing OL is getting up to them. Build upfront first and it will make every other level better. spending 3 first rounders in 10 years on a position is not a good way to build through the draft.

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