Panthers Working Hard Scouting Allen Robinson in Hours Left Before Draft

Late 1st-Rder RT @Rand_Getlin: The #Panthers are traveling for a last minute meeting with former #PennState WR Allen Robinson, per a source.
— Matt Miller (@nfldraftscout) May 3, 2014

Dave Gettleman said that the scouts wouldn't have any time off before the draft.  Looks like he wasn't kidding.  The Panthers need to have a strong draft this year to build on the momentum of last year's success. With a receiver core full of aging vets and unproven and mysterious rookies, the Panthers will certainly need to make some important additions to the offense.  C3 has been on the Allen Robinson bandwagon for sometime.  Prior to the combine, we forecasted him as Carolina's potential 1st Rd pick months ago.  His poor combine performance sent hurt his stock substantially. He would be a great value at #60 if he was still around, and it looks like Carolina recognizes that potential. He is a big body play-maker that can blossom into something special catching balls in Carolina.   Check C3's write-up on the Penn St. prospect, "Carolina Panthers' 1st Rd Draft Surprise: Allen Robinson, WR." 

What do you think about this tweet?  Do you think this means that we are not looking at receiver in the 1st or that we may be willing to expend a 1st Rd pick on Robinson?  Kind of hard to read, but I will be happy if Robinson lands in Carolina!  I'm just not sure if he will still be hanging around when the +Carolina Panthers are on the board at 60.

Great Football Nicknames are on Life Support

I'm sorry folks, I am on pre-draft overload. Just about everything that could POSSIBLY be said has already been said - about ten times - regarding every angle of every team's picks so I thought I'd get something else off my chest.

Every year about this time, NFL Network runs a "top 100" show. This year, they had the top 100 of all time and viewing it got me to thinking. Yes, a mind is a terrible thing, especially in MY case sometimes, but where oh WHERE did the cool nicknames go???

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"Back in the Day," the NFL had guys like Elroy "Crazy Legs" Hirsch, Dick "Night Train" Lane, Billy "White Shoes" Johnson, and William "the Refrigerator" Perry.

They had Prime Time - or "Neon" Deion Sanders....so good just one nickname wasn't enough.

A Blast from the Past

In 2002, the Panthers defense was ranked 2nd behind the Superbowl winning Bucs. In that same year our offense was ranked 30th. Does this sound familiar? With a fearsome front 7 and spotty secondary Carolina added a few pieces to the team, namely Delhomme and S.Davis. Carolina's defensive line was its strength, along with linebackers Dan Morgan and Will Witherspoon. As stated, the secondary wasn’t tremendously talented or manned by household names.  Guys like Terry Cousins, Reggie Howard and Ricky Manning JR. found a way to get the job done, however. Carolina had a secret weapon in 5'9" special teams player Steve Smith, who turned out to be a bigger problem for opposing teams than his height. There's a lot of comparisons to be made but none more important than the return to the Superbowl. Go Panthers!!

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This is a special post to the C3 crew.  @Begasus26 was one of our first supporters.  Literally, I think he was the second, only to @Sdanner52.  We now get to return the favor.  So Panther fans get your hands up and give a warm welcome to one of the most die hard +Carolina Panthers out there.......Chocolate Wonderland!

Time to put a bow on the 7 Rd. Don't Mock The Draft Decide it! Vote Today!

Don't Mock the Draft, Decide It RD 7

Well PantherNation, it has been a blast so far and we are down to the final vote of the 2014 Panthers Don’t Mock the Draft, Decide it!  And your voice was heard and it has decided that you want to add a cornerback with Pick #204.  So who’s going to have their own Island at Bank of America Stadium?  You decide from the five worthy candidates below: 

1-     Loucheiz Pourifoy- This Florida State CB has been mocked by me in the late 6^th early 7^th quite frequently in my DraftTek Mock Drafts.  Good size at 6’0, 190 lbs.  4.6 40 and an unimpressive 6 reps on the Bench Press push his stock down.  But he can play and was 2^nd Team All-SEC. 

2-   Ricardo Allen- Capt. Munnerlyn sized at 5’9, 186.  Four –year starter out of Purdue that returned 13 out of 14 career interceptions for touchdowns.  Punt returner too!  But his 4.61 speed to go with his size push him to the 7^th Round. 

3-    Bene Benwikere- This is a good looking prospect out of San Jose St.  Ideal size at 6’0 193 lbs.  Very clean player with 14 career interceptions but his 4.61 40 pushes him down to this point.

4-   Deion Belue- This Alabama CB also serves as a Kickoff and Punt Returner.  Was a JUCO Transfer but started for the Tide the last two seasons.  Has good size at 5’11 184 lbs. and under performed last year after dealing with turf toe.  This also kept him out of the Combine.  Diamond in the rough?

5-    Nevin Lawson- Another Captain Munnerlyn clone at 5’9 193 lbs.  Very instinctive and tough player out of Utah State.  Adds extra value by playing the Gunner on Special Teams and runs a 4.48 40 with an impressive 16 reps on the bench press.  I like this kid and if we don’t get him in 7^th, I see him as a Priority Free agent.

So now you have your five to choose from.  Who is it going to be?  Make it count and join us Monday night for a recap of your 7 round selections.  Is it draft day yet?  ~@PanthersDrafter

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Cat Chronicles Represented PantherNation in the "Extra Point" with Sharona Fabulosa!

PantherNation give a tip of the cap to the Extra Point's  +Sharona Fabulosa for inviting +Cat Chronicles to rep on the NFC South Draft Preview Special.  I had a great time and talked a lot of good football about the +Carolina Panthers and our divisional opponents.  All C3's family knows how we do, so you'll have to check the sign I brought to the show!

Panther Fans Select a Mammoth Tackle in Round 6!

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Don't Mock the Draft, Decide It RD 6: Cornelius Lucas, OT

This PantherNation Fan Draft is turning out to be one that should make David Gettleman envious.  We can only hope it goes this way.  And thanks to the guys here at CCC for organizing such a great way to see who PantherNation wants. 

Ya’ll (or is it all ya’ll?) have selected: Mach 7, Brandin Cooks, at Pick #28, then a Huge Man in Jack Mewhort at Tackle in Round 2, an incredible up and coming CB in Pierre Desire in Round 3, Back-Yard Baller in Michael Campanaro in Round 4, hometown standout LB in Prince Shembo in Round 5 and now a mammoth diamondin the rough in Cornelius Lucas in Round 6.  I’m telling you this guy is a “Blue Goose” in the late rounds.  Had he not fractured his foot while training for the Combine, he would easily be projected in the top 100 Picks.  To me, that is what you do in the late rounds, you take someone that slid due to temporary setbacks. 

Think about this, he is 6’8, 316 lbs. with 37-inch arms and an 88-inch wingspan.  Watch the clip below to see how he moves very well for a man his size and how he gets out and finishes blocks.  Oh, did you hear he was recently cleared by Dr. James Andrews?  He’s ready to roll now and I’ve been grabbing him anywhere from the 5^th to the 6^th Rounds in my weekly DraftTek Draft simulations.  Check me out there at www.drafttek.com and follow me on Twitter @PanthersDrafter. 

Now let’s turn our attention to Round 7.  What position do you want to see, Panther Fans?  We could use a Safety, a Corner, another Olineman or a Dlineman.  Your call.  Let me hear you!

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PantherNation Goes Olineman in Round 6! Your on the Clock. Vote Now!

With a majority of 90%, PantherNation has said we will pick an Offensive Lineman at Pick #204 in Round 6!  So we fans also like Hog-Mollies and it is time to select one that will pay dividends.  You have made five exceptional picks thus far, but we Championship Teams know how to find diamonds in the rough.  You have an interesting choice to make here on Day 3 of the Draft.  Who will join the likes of Greg Hardy, Byron Bell, Robert Lester and Melvin White as late round pickups (or undrafted Fas) to crack the starting lineup in Carolina?  Below are five worthy candidates of which one has second round talent but requires patience: