What do you want in 1st?

[ctrcat]

There will be at least one or more "top 20" guys slip to 28 and at least one or more "2nd round" guys go before 28, but based on who we think might be available I would go OT.  In particular, Cyrus.  He's a top 10 talent, (regardless of what's now said about injuries) was durable at Alabama, and is better than DJ Fluker, last year's #11 pick who shinned as a rookie. 

[Gin and Juice]

Truthfully, I'm hoping Ealy drops to us! I think he will be an upgrade over CJ and it allows us to cut CJ in 2015. Meanwhile, we will have a nice NASCAR package this year in CJ-Star-Hardy-Ealy.

If Ealy doesn't drop, then BPA of CB, WR or OL. Either way, I want a WR in the first 3 rds. And at least 2 more OLmen

[LinvilleGorge]

Truthfully, I'm hoping Ealy drops to us! I think he will be an upgrade over CJ and it allows us to cut CJ in 2015. Meanwhile, we will have a nice NASCAR package this year in CJ-Star-Hardy-Ealy.

If Ealy doesn't drop, then BPA of CB, WR or OL. Either way, I want a WR in the first 3 rds. And at least 2 more OLmen

 

An upgrade over CJ?  I honestly find that doubtful.  CJ has been really, really good for us.  But hey, if we drafted him and that turned out to be the case I'd be the last one to complain about it!

[csx]

A pony

[L-TownCat]

No way we get Cooks :(

Nobody thought Star would be there either. But it happened. I'm just excited to see what teams gamble on with the rookie scale lessening the blow.

[LinvilleGorge]

There will be at least one or more "top 20" guys slip to 28 and at least one or more "2nd round" guys go before 28, but based on who we think might be available I would go OT.  In particular, Cyrus.  He's a top 10 talent, (regardless of what's now said about injuries) was durable at Alabama, and is better than DJ Fluker, last year's #11 pick who shinned as a rookie. 

 

Kouandjio is a huge wild card in this draft IMO.  I could see him going anywhere from top 20 to the 3rd round.  I would imagine that teams' values of him vary wildly.

[KSpan]

fug that noise

Tough to get value when a player is stuck riding the pine. Drafting a guy with the intention of later trading him for a better pick is fool's gold at best. What if we spend the #28 pick on a QB with that intention and the guy sucks ass in the preseason (the only time he'll see the field barring injury)? Then you've completely wasted a 1st round pick on a bust who you never intended to play anyway. That's the sort of thing that gets a GM fired.

Kevin Kolb, Matt Schaub, and (to a lesser degree) Charlie Whitehurst say hi.

[KSpan]

Double-post.

[LinvilleGorge]

Kevin Kolb, Matt Schaub, and (to a lesser degree) Charlie Whitehurst say hi.

 

Neither were 1st round picks.  Neither were traded for 1st round picks.  Also, with Atlanta you had an often injured starting QB in Vick who was honestly still struggling to become an NFL caliber passer.  With Philly, McNabb was aging and I'm sure the intent was to groom Kolb as his eventual successor.

 

I don't see either situation all that comparable to Carolina's current situation.  But, certainly good examples of QBs that were drafted, stashed, and later traded for better value than the draft pick originally spent on them.

[Rules&Regulations]

All depends who is available. If Lewan somehow falls to us, I'd be tickled pink. I'm guessing that won't happen and the talent will be better at WR at our pick, though.

[Gin and Juice]

An upgrade over CJ? I honestly find that doubtful. CJ has been really, really good for us. But hey, if we drafted him and that turned out to be the case I'd be the last one to complain about it!

With his athleticism and upside, I have seen him compared to Quinn and Abraham! Plus, he has his whole career ahead of him. So, if he is "just as good" as CJ then the bargain is definitely with Ealy. CJ is coming into the twilight of his career. I think Ealy becomes just as good as CJ with potential to be better.

[LinvilleGorge]

With his athleticism and upside, I have seen him compared to Quinn and Abraham! Plus, he has his whole career ahead of him. So, if he is "just as good" as CJ then the bargain is definitely with Ealy. CJ is coming into the twilight of his career. I think Ealy becomes just as good as CJ with potential to be better.

 

Fair enough. 

 

Like I said before, I definitely don't think it's out of the question due to Hardy not being locked up long-term and CJ's mega contract.  Something is going to have to be done about CJ's deal in the coming year or two one way or another.  Whether it's a restructure/extension or outright cut.

[micnificent28]

Amazing how many people want Matthews in the first still lol.

[Gin and Juice]

Amazing how many people want Matthews in the first still lol.

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