Ok, so I'm the GM and it's my job to put it together from here

[UpstatePanther]

im so glad you posted this. i was losing faith in the Huddle cus of all the screaming little children that think the Panthers are done as a franchise. i mean... if management listened to them, the Panthers would be liquidating their assets in a month due to the supposed hopeless state of our franchise.

 

im just glad we are finally beginning to focus in on draft predictions. thank you good sir

[NYPantherFan]

I don't like Bailey in the 4th - I'd rather grab Deone Bucannon in the 3rd if he is there.

 

1) OT Kouandjio - Yeah I get the concern about the injury - but he is one of the best when healthy and can slide right in to the LT position

2) WR Mathews, Richardson,Moncrief - One of these guys, any WR in round 2 really, but I like them best

3) SS Deone Bucannon - Complete Safety

4) CB Victor Hampton

5) WR/RB Dri Archer - versatile - replaces Ginn in the return game

6) OT Seantrel Henderson

7) CB Aaron Colvin - Taking a risk on him from the torn ACL - he will probably go sooner but never know. CBS has him at 6-7 round grade.

 

FA signings:

1) James Jones/Miles Austin

2) Lance Moore

3) Donald Penn

4) Walter Thurmond

**This would probably exceed the 8M cap figure we have left, but I'd find a way to back load some deals**

 

#Superbowl #DropsMic

[NanceUSMC]

I like the thought process =)

[Catalyst]

FREE AGENTS:

WR James Jones (GB): He shouldn't cost a lot and would be an immediate upgrade over LaFell.

WR Brandon LaFell (Re-Sign): We know what we have with him. Better suited as a #3 or just plain depth. Should come cheap.

WR Jerricho Cotchery (PIT): Kick the tires signing. He did have 10 TD's last season. Bring him to camp, see what happens...

CB Josh Wilson (WAS): Was one of the few semi-decent players on the 'Skins defense last season. With our front 7...

CB Terrell Thomas (NYG): Was once a solid starter, but had the same knee issues as T.D. Can he turn it around like Davis did?

FS Ryan Clark (PIT): Would be a solid veteran option at FS, either as a starter or to push Godfrey if he sticks around.

OT Marshall Newhouse (GB): Not a 'name' but he started at LT for 13 games in 2011 when the Packers went 15-1. Good depth.

 

THE DRAFT:

1st: Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State: I'd rather have Odell Beckham, but it seems unlikely he'll fall to us. Cooks should be there. Another potential option is Marqise Lee. I think one of the three will be available for us.

2nd: Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee: Maybe not ideal to ask a 2nd round rookie to start at LT, but Richardson has 1st round talent despite some consistency issues. Remind you of anyone? Maybe last year's 2nd round pick?

3rd: Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson: Love his potential as a big-time playmaker.

4th: Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood: Small school player, but has great size (6'2, 206) and ability.

5th: Chris Watt, OG, Notre Dame: Someone to compete at right guard and/or serve as depth.

6th: Crockett Gillmore, TE, Colorado State: A solid all-round TE to backup Olsen.

7th: Ben Gardner, DE, Stanford: Missed a good part of the season with an injury, but has a relentless motor. A combo of depth/insurance and just taking a flyer in the 7th round.

 

 

 

 

[JJman]

As much as I want Cooks and OBJ, I don't think Cooks get past the Jets and OBJ past the chiefs. Nevertheless, I will stay optimistic.

1st - Brandin Cooks

2nd - Juwann James

3rd- SJB

4th- Xavier Grimble

5th- Josh Huff *

I can't pretend to know tons about 6th and 7th round talent this year, so I'll leave it be.

* I like Huff, no one talks about him but to those who like watching highlights. Watch his.

[JJman]

FREE AGENTS:

WR James Jones (GB): He shouldn't cost a lot and would be an immediate upgrade over LaFell.

WR Brandon LaFell (Re-Sign): We know what we have with him. Better suited as a #3 or just plain depth. Should come cheap.

WR Jerricho Cotchery (PIT): Kick the tires signing. He did have 10 TD's last season. Bring him to camp, see what happens...

CB Josh Wilson (WAS): Was one of the few semi-decent players on the 'Skins defense last season. With our front 7...

CB Terrell Thomas (NYG): Was once a solid starter, but had the same knee issues as T.D. Can he turn it around like Davis did?

FS Ryan Clark (PIT): Would be a solid veteran option at FS, either as a starter or to push Godfrey if he sticks around.

OT Marshall Newhouse (GB): Not a 'name' but he started at LT for 13 games in 2011 when the Packers went 15-1. Good depth.

THE DRAFT:

1st: Brandin Cooks, WR, Oregon State: I'd rather have Odell Beckham, but it seems unlikely he'll fall to us. Cooks should be there. Another potential option is Marqise Lee. I think one of the three will be available for us.

2nd: Antonio Richardson, OT, Tennessee: Maybe not ideal to ask a 2nd round rookie to start at LT, but Richardson has 1st round talent despite some consistency issues. Remind you of anyone? Maybe last year's 2nd round pick?

3rd: Martavis Bryant, WR, Clemson: Love his potential as a big-time playmaker.

4th: Pierre Desir, CB, Lindenwood: Small school player, but has great size (6'2, 206) and ability.

5th: Chris Watt, OG, Notre Dame: Someone to compete at right guard and/or serve as depth.

6th: Crockett Gillmore, TE, Colorado State: A solid all-round TE to backup Olsen.

7th: Ben Gardner, DE, Stanford: Missed a good part of the season with an injury, but has a relentless motor. A combo of depth/insurance and just taking a flyer in the 7th round.

Do you think Bryant will be available in the 3rd? Hell I'd of mocked him to us in the 2nd if I thought he would be there, especially after his combine. Anyways I'd be pleased with that draft.

[Soul Rebel]

FA: 

 

Emmanuel Sanders, Brandon LaFell, Zach Strief, Mikell

 

Draft: 

 

1st- Matthews/OBJ/Cooks/Benjamin

2nd- Mewhort/Thomas/Bintonio

3rd- Herron

4th- Desir

5th- Lynch

 

 

 

Newton/Anderson

Williams/Stewart

Tolbert/Brockel

Matthews

Sanders

Herron

LaFell

Olsen/Lynch

Streif/Mewhort

Silatolu

Kalil

Kugbila/Bell

Mewhort

 

 

CJ

Star

KK

Kraken

Davis

Kuechly

Klein

White

Dockery

Mikell

Lester

 

Cut Godfrey and snag a veteran CB, Safety, DT and OT after June 1st cuts.

 

 

 

 

[NanceUSMC]

Do you think Bryant will be available in the 3rd? Hell I'd of mocked him to us in the 2nd if I thought he would be there, especially after his combine. Anyways I'd be pleased with that draft.

 

Use the draft simulator (only go 3 or 4 rounds if you don't want to mock out players you might be unfamiliar with)..  There's always someone that falls that you wouldn't expect (both in reality and in the generator)...

[section543]

That's a cool site. It' helps you realize that you have no control over who goes before your picks. Nobody I wanted at that slot was available when my turn came.

Here's my 4 round draft:

28

OT MORGAN MOSES

VIRGINIA

60

OT CYRUS KOUANDJIO

ALABAMA

92

WR ROB HERRON

WYOMING

124

WR DEVIN STREET

PITTSBURGH

[section543]

Not sure who Optimum Scouting is, but using their board, this my 7 rounder on Fanspeak:

28

WR MIKE EVANS

TEXAS A&M

60

OT MORGAN MOSES

UVA

92

OT JAMES HURST

NORTH CAROLINA

124

WR CODY LATIMER

INDIANA

156

CB PHILLIP GAINES

RICE

188

WR KEVIN NORWOOD

ALABAMA

202

S TELVIN SMITH

FLORIDA STATE

[section543]

Finally, using Fanspeak's draft board:

OT MORGAN MOSES

VIRGINIA

60

OT CYRUS KOUANDJIO

ALABAMA

92

WR BRANDON COLEMAN

RUTGERS

124

CB PHILLIP GAINES

RICE

156

QB LOGAN THOMAS

VIRGINIA TECH

188

WR CODY LATIMER

INDIANA

202

S MARQUESTON HUFF

WYOMING

Could we convince Thomas to play TE/WR sometime? Great measurables

[AceMan]

My 2 cents

 

We shore up the defense by making Godfrey take a huge paycut or cut him, sign a vet safety in Clark or Mikell and a vet corner in R. Mathis 

[mav1234]

your offseason moves don't include trading Cam to another team, I can't take you seriously as a poster! ;)

 

nice draft btw.

[carolina-chuck]

I know thats you Gettleman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Fug you. You cant hide behind that acct!