***2014 Carolina Panthers offseason/draft/season thread***

[Gamecocks321]

Originally Posted by uscfreek88

while the 4th down call was gutless in that game.....Josh Norman is the sole reason we lost it imo.....notice how he didnt play at all after that game

Who was the corner during the preseason that was getting all of those interceptions?

[Gamecocks321]

I would jizz in my pants if we finished with this:

Your score is: 4029 (Drafting Ability: A-, Player Quality A-, Future Draft Picks: N/A)

Your Picks:
Round 2 Pick 11 (NYG): Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State (A-)
Round 2 Pick 28: Seantrel Henderson, OT, Miami (Fla.) (A-)
Round 3 Pick 10 (NYG): Craig Loston, SS, LSU (A-)
Round 3 Pick 28: Dee Ford, DE, Auburn (A-)
Round 4 Pick 13 (NYG): Kelcy Quarles, DT, South Carolina (A)
Round 4 Pick 28: Denzel Perryman, OLB, Miami (Fla.) (B+)
Round 5 Pick 28: Stanley Jean-Baptiste, CB, Nebraska (A)
Round 6 Pick 28: Antone Exum, CB, Virginia Tech (A)

[uscfreek88]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

Who was the corner during the preseason that was getting all of those interceptions?

Norman

[usc90grad]

The Panthers swept the Sporting News' coaching awards Tuesday, with Ron Rivera taking the publication's Coach of the Year honors and defensive coordinator Sean McDermott named the Coordinator of the Year.

[CockaThaWalk]

Panthers recently met with Abbrederis. That kid is gonna be a steal. He's a better version of Edelman.

[usc90grad]

Kuechly named Defensive Player of the Year and Rivera named COTY

[Spurrier_Superior_One]

Carolina had a great season #2 season, NFC South Champs, DPOY, COY, Cam Newton maturity and leading comeback wins against playoff teams, all of this when we were predicted to 8-8 and no playoff appearance. Yes the Divisional Playoff game was a huge disappointment but just image what the future holds especially when we get out of the Hurney salary cap mess. This franchise is going to see some very good years.

[Cockypantherfan]

Originally Posted by usc90grad

Kuechly named Defensive Player of the Year and Rivera named COTY

Kuechly is on pace to be one of the best linebackers ever... rookie DPOTY, 2nd year DPOTY... wow. I was not thrilled with getting him in the draft as I thought we had bigger needs to address, but I am so glad we drafted him. All he knows how to do is BALL.

[Cockypantherfan]

Originally Posted by Spurrier_Superior_One

Carolina had a great season #2 season, NFC South Champs, DPOY, COY, Cam Newton maturity and leading comeback wins against playoff teams, all of this when we were predicted to 8-8 and no playoff appearance. Yes the Divisional Playoff game was a huge disappointment but just image what the future holds especially when we get out of the Hurney salary cap mess. This franchise is going to see some very good years.

And all of this done with less than stellar players on both sides of the ball. O line was below average, secondary was a patchwork, WR, RB lacking... it really is amazing what we accomplished.

[uscfreek88]

Originally Posted by Cockypantherfan

And all of this done with less than stellar players on both sides of the ball. O line was below average, secondary was a patchwork, WR, RB lacking... it really is amazing what we accomplished.

true but if we dont do it again next season this whole season would be a waste

[Spurrier_Superior_One]

Kuechly is only the second player in NFL history to win ROY DPOY in their first two seasons, the other? Lawrence Taylor.

[gamecockphan]

Cats are getting a lot of love since the SB blowout. Lots of national pundts are saying that SF or Cats would have beaten Denver as well.

When questioning Manning's play, the question has come up - What QB could have beaten that D? The anser has usually been Kaepernick or Newton since they are mobile and could escape the rush.

We need to have a good draft and some smart FA moves to keep us in the playoff picture next year but this team is being built the right way.

[Gamecocks321]

My final mock draft until the draft:

Round 1 Pick 28:

Zack Martin, OT, Notre Dame



Round 2 (Trade Pick)

Allen Robinson, WR, Penn State



Round 2 Pick 28:

Michael Sam, DE, Missouri



Round 3 Pick 28:

Kelcy Quarles, DT, South Carolina



Round 4 Pick 28:

Chris Davis, CB, Auburn



Round 5 Pick 28:

Isaiah Lewis, SS, Michigan St



Round 6 Pick 28:

Tevin Reese, WR, Baylor



Round 7 Pick 28 (If we have a round 7 pick):

Kenarious Gates, OT, Georgia


Thoughts?

[Gamecocks321]

Projected depth chart, which includes FA's.


QB: Cam Newton - Derek Anderson
RB: De'Angelo Williams - Jonathan Stewart - Kenjon Barner
FB: Mike Tolbert
WR: Hakeem Nicks - Allen Robinson
WR: Steve Smith - Tevin Reese
WR: Ted Ginn - Taverres King
LT: Jordan Gross - Garry Williams
LG: Amini Silatolu - Edmund Kugbila
OC: Ryan Kalil - Jeff Byers
RG: Travelle Wharton - Chris Scott
RT: Zack Martin - Byron Bell

DE: Charles Johnson - Wes Horton
DT: Star Lotulelei - Kelcy Quarles
DT: Dwan Edwards - Kawann Short
DE: Frank Alexander - Mario Addison - Michael Sam
OLB: AJ Klein - Chase Blackburn
MLB: Luke Kuechly - Dan Connor
OLB: Thomas Davis - Jordan Senn
CB: Captain Munnerlyn - Chris Davis
FS: Mike Mitchell - Colin Jones
SS: Robert Lester - Isaiah Lewis
CB: Charles Tillman - Melvin White - Josh Norman

[Spurrier_Superior_One]

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-pan...extensions-too

Entire staff receives extensions.

[uscfreek88]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

Projected depth chart, which includes FA's.


QB: Cam Newton - Derek Anderson
RB: De'Angelo Williams - Jonathan Stewart - Kenjon Barner
FB: Mike Tolbert
WR: Hakeem Nicks - Allen Robinson
WR: Steve Smith - Tevin Reese
WR: Ted Ginn - Taverres King
LT: Jordan Gross - Garry Williams
LG: Amini Silatolu - Edmund Kugbila
OC: Ryan Kalil - Jeff Byers
RG: Travelle Wharton - Chris Scott
RT: Zack Martin - Byron Bell

DE: Charles Johnson - Wes Horton
DT: Star Lotulelei - Kelcy Quarles
DT: Dwan Edwards - Kawann Short
DE: Frank Alexander - Mario Addison - Michael Sam
OLB: AJ Klein - Chase Blackburn
MLB: Luke Kuechly - Dan Connor
OLB: Thomas Davis - Jordan Senn
CB: Captain Munnerlyn - Chris Davis
FS: Mike Mitchell - Colin Jones
SS: Robert Lester - Isaiah Lewis
CB: Charles Tillman - Melvin White - Josh Norman

dang.....peanut and nicks, that would be pretty sweet


is Nicks for sure going to be a FA this offseason or did they work a deal out?

[Gamecocks321]

Originally Posted by uscfreek88

dang.....peanut and nicks, that would be pretty sweet


is Nicks for sure going to be a FA this offseason or did they work a deal out?

According to the guys over on the Huddle, NY is letting him walk.

[GoldenSpur7]

Originally Posted by Gamecocks321

Projected depth chart, which includes FA's.
DT: Star Lotulelei - Kelcy Quarles

Quarles gets pushed around by Big OL's in the straight vertical run game. Not a big stuffer like Star. OTOH, I've often thought he has the speed/game to play DE.

[usc90grad]

Originally Posted by Spurrier_Superior_One

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-pan...extensions-too

Entire staff receives extensions.

I guess it had to be done but come on....let's not have one giant orgasm over a 12 win season. It could very well end up being a fluke. Next year will tell us everything about this coaching staff.

[Spurrier_Superior_One]

Originally Posted by usc90grad

I guess it had to be done but come on....let's not have one giant orgasm over a 12 win season. It could very well end up being a fluke. Next year will tell us everything about this coaching staff.

We have never had back to back playoff appearances....Just saying...