Kirkpatrick Vs. Gilmore

[PantherPhann89]

even if we draft Claiborne, I doubt he'll start over Hogan right away.. we have our #2 at the moment..

How do you figure that Hogan is already our #2 when he's barely played? Rivera seems to be a show me coach and I think that our #2 CB is up for grabs!

[Panther59]

While Kirkpatrick may be a tad more physical, if we trade down, I'll take Gilmore. Way more upside, better speed, seems to blanket recievers better, better character/work ethic and Gilmore is money on CB blitzes. As someone who watched Gilmore's entire career at South Carolina, my only knock on him is that he's been known to miss a few tackles here and there due to not wrapping up the ball carrier completely. I dunno, neither are worth a top 10 pick in my opinion, they both seem to fit somewhere between 15 - 25 in my mock. Here are few highlights from both.

[bleys]

How do you figure that Hogan is already our #2 when he's barely played? Rivera seems to be a show me coach and I think that our #2 CB is up for grabs!

like I said, call it a hunch.. when the season comes around, we'll see if that hunch was correct. From what I've seen, he's got above average coverage skills. Obviously more time is needed to confirm that. If true and because Rivera is a "show me coach", then I don't foresee a rookie CB taking over, no matter his name.

[Dash Global]

Hogan is essentially a rookie...

We are not talking about a multi year starter here. An elite - good college corner could easily come in an win the starting nod.

[PantherPhann89]

like I said, call it a hunch.. when the season comes around, we'll see if that hunch was correct. From what I've seen, he's got above average coverage skills. Obviously more time is needed to confirm that. If true and because Rivera is a "show me coach", then I don't foresee a rookie CB taking over, no matter his name.

Hogan is no different than a rookie, "no matter his name". So bringing a rookie in will only be competition for the spot. Hogan don't have it locked up but if he wins it great. All I want is a solid #2.

[bleys]

Hogan is essentially a rookie...

We are not talking about a multi year starter here. An elite - good college corner could easily come in an win the starting nod.

I'm not so sure..

Hogan is no different than a rookie, "no matter his name". So bringing a rookie in will only be competition for the spot. Hogan don't have it locked up but if he wins it great. All I want is a solid #2.

Hogan actually isn't a rookie.. but okay, he has more time in the league.. And you're right, bringing in another corner will bring in competition and in a pass first league I'm not against drafting another rookie..

I think Hogan will lock up the #2 spot...

[PantherPhann89]

I hope that he's that good. You get Hogan and I get a solid #2 CB.

[bleys]

whatever helps you sleep at night.. but I won't be surprised to see Hogan at #2.. be sure to bump this in the future.. ;)