2013 Panthers draft thread..

posturing at its finest...

The Tampa Bay Times confirms the Buccaneers remain "greatly focused" on acquiring Darrelle Revis, but are still "weighing" whether to offer the Jets the No. 13 overall draft pick.

This story comes just on the heels of a PFT report that the Bucs are indeed willing to surrender No. 13. Per beat reporter Rick Stroud, the Jets "emphatically" told the Bucs that they won't get Revis without the 13th pick. It's hard to know what to trust as both clubs pursue their own best interests via the media, but we tend to believe Bucs GM Mark Dominik would give up No. 13, in addition to a later-round pick or two. The Times also confirms Dominik is willing to pay Revis $15-plus million per year and the Bucs believe they are "the only team actively pursing Revis."

http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/259398/bucs-gm-still-weighing-revis-compensation

 

If Tampa gives him a new contract just after they make the trade then they are fools. As good as Revis was he is still coming off a torn acl. I'd have to see him play before I made such a huge commitment

 

David Bass - check out that vert, beast mode.



Sanders Commings



Gavin Escobar

 

April 8: Eric Fisher is the Eagles' most-likely pick, according to the Philadelphia Inquirer. Dion Jordan and Star Lotulelei were listed as the other options.

April 5: "As Eagles are working out Lane Johnson I will add that I heard Chip Kelly loves him. Trading down and drafting him a distinct possibility." - Jordan Raanan, Xfinity.com

April 2: Star Lotulelei has been medically cleared after undergoing five tests. He's a strong option for Philadelphia at No. 4.

April 3: "Best DE or best OT on board at 5 spot." - Chris Mortensen on whom the Lions would draft.

April 8: Chris Mortensen tweeted that D.J. Fluker is "ine of the true rising players in draft." NBC Sports Network's Ross Tucker then replied that at least one team picking in the top 10 "loves" Fluker.

April 8: "Close sources tell me DJ Fluker/T/Alabama is a real possibility for the Miami Dolphins with the 12th pick." - Tony Pauline

April 8: "The Dolphins really like Joekel and Fisher. But I KNOW they have questions about Johnson. So there's that." - Armando Salguero, Miami Herald

April 8: "Drew Rosenhaus, the agent for free agent Eric Winston, is 'hearing from everyone' that the Dolphins will take an offensive tackle in the first round ... The Palm Beach Post 'keeps hearing' the Dolphins are high on Johnson, and suggests pairing the 12th pick with the 54th or 77th overall to move up." - Chris Wessling, NFL.com.

April 5: "As much as they need help on offense, Rams might not be able to pass on Alec Ogletree if he's there at 16," - Jim Thomas

April 8: "Talked to 5 scouts on UGA's Jarvis Jones. All said similar things: We knew he'd work out poorly. But he's a football player. Think mid-1st." - Ian Rapoport

April 5: "I know most people don't believe that will be the case [that Chance Warmack will be available at No. 18], but it wouldn't be completely shocking based on some of the whispers around the league." - Adam Schefter

April 6: "As one NFC personnel man said Friday morning, the 20th-overall pick might be 'a tad rich for Te'o.'" - ESPN, which also applies to the Giants.

April 8: The Bengals are "now inclined to see if they can find a cheaper and younger replacement for Smith via the draft." - ProFootballTalk

WalterFootball.com: 2013 NFL Draft Team Rumors

 

Revis' contract stipulates that he can't be franchised. If you don't want to commit the money, you don't make the trade.

 

Draft Rumblings - Risers & Fallers Around The NFL | National Football Post

 

April 9: Sheldon Richardson and Xavier Rhodes are the favorites to go No. 14 to the Panthers, but Tavon Austin and Kenny Vaccaro are also in play. - Panthers source

April 9: "The Carolina Panthers are expected to select a defensive tackle sometime during the draft’s initial three rounds ... Sylvester Williams/UNC, Akeem Spence/Illinois, Datone Jones/UCLA all drawing lots of interest from Carolina Panthers." - Tony Pauline

2013 NFL Draft Rumors - WalterFootball.com

 

If we could trade down 4-7 spots, land Sylvester Williams, and pick up an additional 3rd rounder I'd be thrilled.

 

I'm really hoping we draft Austin at 14 - just for the reaction around here. I think it would be fantastic.

 

When the Panthers draft, what DT that could be there is most like Kris Jenkins. I miss getting interior push collapsing the pocket he gave us