by Ray GlierFiled under: Panthers, NFC South
There are some things to consider before this next NFL draft when it comes to the Panthers.Here they are in a nutshell:
o. Nick Fairley was already high on the charts, then suddenly catapulted to No. 1 on some draft boards. He is being touted as the No. 1 pick for the Panthers.
Be careful.
Talking to NFL people, Oregon does not have an offensive lineman who would be drafted by the NFL. Fairley abused that O-line of the Ducks.
It is still beyond me to understand why Chip Kelly kept running the ball into the middle. He was looking for the slightest crease in the Auburn defense so LaMichael James could break a run, but Fairley could not be blocked.
Now, to be fair, Fairley had his way, too, with some SEC offensive linemen, but he never looked that dominant. Carolina, unlike some draft analysts, needs to take a big breath before it drafts Fairley.
o. Marty Hurney is the Carolina Panthers GM. Jimmy Clausen is his cat. He drafted Clausen and the Notre Dame quarterback is going to get every chance to make it in the NFL.
The Panthers, as much as it makes sense, are not going to go get Kevin Kolb. What did the Redskins have to surrender for Donovan McNabb? The Redskins surrendered the 37th overall pick in the 2010 draft, plus a third or fourth round pick in the 2011 draft.
Here is the other thing about the Panthers. They could be a lousy team next year and be right back at the top of the draft.
Andrew Luck still might be available to them.
o. Carolina has to draft for offense. The logical pick is A.J. Green.
However, the Panthers have some pieces on defense and with the superior coaching of Ron Rivera, Carolina could get things done affecting the quarterback next season.
You saw the Patriots vs. Jets game. You saw the Falcons vs. Packers game. What was the big deal in those games? Making the quarterback uncomfortable.
Atlanta let Aaron Rodgers keep making plays. They couldn't get him on the ground.
The Jets got Brady on the ground, or harassed him. New York won by a touchdown, nearly two.
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