Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Michael Brockers!

rippadonn

By rippadonn,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

rippadonn Grand Master

rippadonn

Posted
  • Author
Posted

Brockers is 21!!! He was born the same year as Cox. In fact Cox is only older then Brockers by 8 days.

http://www.lsusports...&ATCLID=3660178

Where are you getting your info from?

I've read that in a number of places. Sophomore. Still a very impressive player who has done more as a PT player than a guy like Poe.

If Tannehill goes before #9 we may or may not have the option of trading out of nine so we may be better off picking. It's very likely that Coples or Blackmon could be there somehow. The Panthers would probably take Coples in that case since I doubt Blackmon would get that far.

The best thing we could do after that is trade that second for a late first and still pick up Poe or get Still Worthy or J.Jenkins in the second. Cox and Coples may get picked higher so in that case I'd definately go Brockers at nine then BPA.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
panthers55 Grand Master

panthers55

Posted
Posted

The plus about Brockers is that he will only fill out and get stronger as he grows into his body. The negative is that it will take a year or two and we have to be patient in the meantime. If we are looking long-term then he will be fine, if we want someone who can be great this year, then he would not be the choice, IMO.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Urrymonster Newbie

Urrymonster

Posted
Posted

The plus about Brockers is that he will only fill out and get stronger as he grows into his body. The negative id that it will take a year or two and we have to be patient in the meantime. If we are looking long-term then he will be fine, if we want someone who can be great this year, then he would not be the choice, IMO.

It's a good point and personally I'm torn either way. At the end of the day, we really struggled agains the run inside so perhaps his pside in this area gives him an edge...

Link to comment
Share on other sites
koolkatluke Newbie

koolkatluke

Posted
Posted

I have been on the Cox bandwagon for a while now.. however, I must say.. after watching Brockers against Alabama.. he was double teamed on literally 99% of the plays. The only plays he wasn't doubled was when they ran to the opposite side.. knowing Brockers would not be a part of that play.

Cox was not double teamed that frequently.. I don't think anyone in the NFL was double teamed that frequently. That makes me think that Brockers may be a lot better than his stats indicate. And his stats weren't too shabby.

I like Brockers. I just feel with Cox you get a instant impact and a pass rush option from day 1.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
panthers55 Grand Master

panthers55

Posted
Posted

It's a good point and personally I'm torn either way. At the end of the day, we really struggled agains the run inside so perhaps his pside in this area gives him an edge...

I don't think we will struggle this year against the run. On the other hand we have to put more pressure on the quarterback while maintaining gap integrity. I think Brockers isn't a bad choice at all, I just think that he is still green and learning the game. He could be like Pierre-Paul was for the Giants (yes I know they play different positions). Once he figures it out and get stronger and learns better technique, he will be a beast.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
jarhead Newbie

jarhead

Posted
Posted

Brockers is 19 and is only 1pt behind Cox in the ESPN scouts rankings. That is very special for such a young guy to be playing more mature players and do it at such a high level, rare. He is the definition of upside.

The guy cant even buy beer.If someone gave me millions when I was 19 they may never see me again
Link to comment
Share on other sites
panthers55 Grand Master

panthers55

Posted
Posted

I like Brockers. I just feel with Cox you get a instant impact and a pass rush option from day 1.

But his upside maybe more limited long term. He isn't going to get much better than what you see today. Brockers is going to get much better with time. Reminds me of the Gabbert-Newton debate last year.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
koolkatluke Newbie

koolkatluke

Posted
Posted

Well, here is another link that points toward Brockers per Joe Person via NFL.com. Panthers are apparently giving Brockers the Cam treatment. [Click the Panthers icon if it just keeps loading]

Please don't go by anything Joe Person says. He get's beat out on Panther news by who ever is in Raven insider and Darrin Gnatt (who is not paid to cover the Panthers any more) his word to me is about as credibile as Bleacher report.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Urrymonster Newbie

Urrymonster

Posted
Posted

I don't think we will struggle this year against the run. On the other hand we have to put more pressure on the quarterback while maintaining gap integrity. I think Brockers isn't a bad choice at all, I just think that he is still green and learning the game. He could be like Pierre-Paul was for the Giants (yes I know they play different positions). Once he figures it out and get stronger and learns better technique, he will be a beast.

And your thoughts on Cox?

I did a breakdown of both players in the Draft Forum. You may find it interesting. I just posted it.

Read that, very interesting read and it's the sort of thing that makes people looking at general stats a little misguided. It's always the plays inbetween the highs and lows that make up a players true contribution.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing
×
×
  • Create New...