Palmetto Proving Grounds

DE is not a huge need, there are still very good options at CB (Jenkins, Johnson) and DT (Still, Worthy) heading into the second round.

Those are all bigger needs than another mike lb. He's not a bad player; just not worth the 9th pick when you can't rush the passer or cover anyone.

The DL is the biggest area of need on that team. DT more so than end but they need help rushing the passer. Not a single DT was off the board when they doubled up at MLB. Now if they evaluated the DT spot and and felt there was nobody worth a 1st round grads so be it. But pretending they are set at DE/ pass rush is silly. They're aren't. CB is a major need too. MLB was not unless Beason isn't healthy.
To his credit Hurney does well in round 1. It's beyond that when he starts getting screwy. That's why depending on them to answer needs in Rd 2 with no 3rd is a reach.

He reminds me a lot of Brian Urlacher, another white LB from a minor conference who I never got see play on television.

Fox probably had some say in those picks. I'm glad they didn't take Poe, and I wouldn't have minded Cox. LB was a mess last year, and the year before.

Who do you guys think the Panthers take in round 2?
I can see them picking Alshon, Janoris Jenkins, or a DT.

Easy people to tackle in ACC IMO

Beyond rd 1 is where they get nutty. Trading a 1 to move up and get Brown in the 2nd. Moving up to get Armani Edwards who is beyond terrible.
Logic says they HAVE to go DL or maybe CB in rd 2 especially with no 3rd but who knows? They might go RB or QB knowing them.

I would say CB is a bigger need than DT. I don't want to see Captain in the starting line up again, he needs to stick to his old nickel spot. They don't like taking guys with character issues since Rae Carruth, so that might eliminate Jenkins. Trumaine Johnson is the next best CB after that so he could be the guy if still there. If they do go DT I'd guess Jerrell Worthy or Devon still will be picked.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e9OQ3tjPsL0&feature=related

Beason the Beast looks pretty good to me. Two years ago when Thomas davis went down again Beason moved to the Weakside. While i think Beason is better at Mike he is certainly capable. Idk about Luke outside yet. I defiantly think he is a great pick. He was the best defensive player on the board and it was a huge need. the panther can not rely on Thomas Davis and the do not even have any viable backups with the departure of Dan Connor. With Luke in the fold the panthers have a legitimate linebackers core if they can keep Beason on the field. If the panthers draft Janoris Jenkins, our boy Jeffery, or the Dt from Marshall in the second round i will call the first two days a success.

LK is a great LB, rather would have them drafted Gilmore or Cox in the first round. Depending on availability, I hope try take Alshon, Jenkins, or the DT from Marshall. Time will tell.

You mean a walking concussion who spends more time off the field than on?

Seriously, Morgan was hugely talented but couldn't stay on the field. Not sure a comparison to him is a great endorsement. Also, choosing to resign Morgan over Witherspoon was another Panthers screw up.