Will the Carolina Panthers Pick Patrick Peterson No. 1 Overall?

March 11, 2011   ·   Jon Gilbert   ·   Jump to comments

NFL Draft 2011: Carolina Not Sold on Defensive Lineman: The Carolina Panthers could use an interior defensive lineman but aren't overly moved by the players available in this year's draft, according to the Charlotte Observer.
Nick Fairley impressed at his pro day and before that at Auburn. But the Panthers don't like the idea of drafting a player with a nagging AC joint injury.
Da'Quan Bowers scares the Panthers after having arthroscopic surgery in his right knee following the 2010 season. He will give a private workout in Death Valley April 1. Does he still have the freakish ability that allowed him to succeed at Clemson?
Then there are the quarterback questions. Is Jimmy Clausen the man of the future? Are Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert worthy of a top pick? What is known is that Carolina has concerns under center.
Carolina wants to achieve two things with its first overall pick: get a player with low bust possibility and get a player ready to make an impact now. Do ...

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