2011 NFL Draft: 5 Reasons the Panthers Should Take A.J. Green

March 28, 2011   ·   Tameem Hasan   ·   Jump to comments

As the upcoming NFL draft nears, there is much speculation about who the Carolina Panthers will select with the first overall pick. Considerations include the Panthers’ scouting evaluations, their team needs and football economics.
There are at least half a dozen players who have a good case for being drafted No.1, but I believe that the correct choice for Carolina is Georgia wide receiver A.J. Green. Here are five good reasons why.
CAROLINA NEEDS A WR
The Panthers featured an embarrassingly poor pass offense in 2010. They ranked dead last in receptions (256), receiving yards (2,635) and receiving touchdowns (nine). The Kansas City Chiefs had the second fewest receiving yards—and they had over 5,000 more than the Panthers. Carolina’s aerial attack wasn’t just bad; it was historically awful.
Part of the blame falls on the shoulders of quarterbacks Matt Moore and Jimmy Clausen, but the receiving corps is bare as well. The once great Steve Smith...

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