PFW (Eric Holmes) also says DT position needs higher priority

[panther4life]

DT is not the only position we lack a 1st or 2nd homegrown talent at. As of right now these are the following positions currently on the roster we personally spent a 1st or 2nd round pick on.

MLB:2(Keuchly and Beason)

HB:2(Williams and Stewart)

QB:2(Newton and Clausen)

Heres the other positions we have on the team that we spent a1st or 2nd round pick on.

T:Gross

CB: Gamble

OLB: Davis

FS:Martin(2nd)

LG: Silatolu

C: Kalil

So that leaves the following positions our roster does not have 1st or 2nd round pick we committed to.

WR

DE

SS

DT

TE

On defense we do have no immediate need at DE,LB,SS and maybe CB.

That means we must do something to fix our FS position and find a new NT(I think Dwan Edwards can suffice at least 1 more year at their tackle position). If a can't miss corner is there that should also garner heavy consideration.

On Offense.

The most immediate need is WR. Smith is close to hanging it up and Lafell is not on pace to takeover as a # 1.

The offensive line could use some upgrades on the right side and Gross is aging but I think we can find some help there outside of the first round.

I would personally rank our top needs as of right now.

1.WR-Cam needs another weapon in the pass game, ideally a new redzone target

2.FS- We have nobody that I think is 100% starting caliber here

3.DT- I think Ron Edwards is cut to save cap room so NT is slightly more of a need than under tackle(use Dwan 1 more year)

4.OL- RG could def. use an upgrade but with Kalil coming back we can slide Hangartner back their 1 more year if we must. Bell is still a question mark as far as long term answer. Gross is getting up their but does not require an immediate upgrade

5.CB- Norman and Thomas have some potential and Gamble is still solid but aging as well.

[rodeo]

DT is the reason we lost to the Chiefs. That should be enough to make the need near the top of the list.

[carolina-chuck]

Thank you!!!!

Jesse Williams no.14!!!!!

Roger Goodell: With the 14th pick of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select Jesse Williams.

[pantherclaw]

Kris Jenkins was a 3rd round pick.

That being said.

Knowing our new general manager loves big men on the lines, I expect both lines to be addressed this off season.

[koolkatluke]

Kris Jenkins was a 3rd round pick.

That being said.

Knowing our new general manager loves big men on the lines, I expect both lines to be addressed this off season.

And that makes me very happy. Add in a CB and I'll turn into a rainbow.

[Marguide]

Kris Jenkins was a 3rd round pick.

That being said.

Knowing our new general manager loves big men on the lines, I expect both lines to be addressed this off season.

No. He was a 2nd rounder.

[SuperMan]

Kris Jenkins was a 3rd round pick.

That being said.

Knowing our new general manager loves big men on the lines, I expect both lines to be addressed this off season.

Steve Smith was our third that year.

KJ was a second rounder.

[beastson]

And when was our last 1st round WR?

See what I just did there

[SuperMan]

And when was our last 1st round WR?

See what I just did there

We have only drafted one WR in the 1st.....

We all know who that was.

[SCP]

LINK

The first paragraph pretty much makes the point (stick out like a sore thumb)

And then there is speculation about Gettelman's modus operandi:

I am warming up to the idea. DT is not a sexy pick, but---like it or not---it's probably our single biggest need (though I know it's arguable). A beast of a DT would probably have a profound effect on our D-line.

I certainly wouldn't cry about it if we hit a home-run with the first pick.

DT or best OL available. I'm happy.

[top dawg]

And that makes me very happy. Add in a CB and I'll turn into a rainbow.

I still got my eye on the Honey Badger if he is still around in the 4th (which is not a certainty by any means). He is a little undersized, but is a returner and a ball-hawk. We may have to make do with Thomas and Norman (who will hopefully develop into legit corners sooner rather than later).

[koolkatluke]

I still got my eye on the Honey Badger if he is still around in the 4th (which is not a certainty by any means). He is a little undersized, but is a returner and a ball-hawk. We may have to make do with Thomas and Norman (who will hopefully develop into legit corners sooner rather than later).

If Banks or Miller drop to us. We might need to take a long look at the CB position. Special losing Gamble and maybe Capt.

[nctarheel0619]

DT and OL first two picks.

[Kevin Greene]

I still want a stud OT to block and protect the Franchise early, very early.