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2017 NFL Mock Draft: Reese’s Senior Bowl Week Impact

By Carl Cockerham

Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad tight end O.J. Howard of Alabama (88) is tackled by cornerback Cameron Sutton of Tennessee (33) as inside linebacker Ben Boulware of Clemson (10) closes in during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 25, 2017; Mobile, AL, USA; South squad tight end O.J. Howard of Alabama (88) is tackled by cornerback Cameron Sutton of Tennessee (33) as inside linebacker Ben Boulware of Clemson (10) closes in during Senior Bowl practice at Ladd-Peebles Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Glenn Andrews-USA TODAY Sports /
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NCAA Football: Mississippi at Florida State
NCAA Football: Mississippi at Florida State /

RB. Florida State. Dalvin Cook. 8. player. 87. The Carolina Panthers lost a big part of their defense in Josh Norman in 2016. But the team drafted well and by the end of the season, they seemed to overcome that loss. The problem for the Panthers last year was on the offensive side of the ball, where they struggled. <p>Injuries to the offensive line were a big part of it and they should get those guys back in 2017. RB Jonathan Stewart looks like he’s starting to lose some of the tread on his tires. He’s at that age where RBs start to slow down so the Panthers need to address that position.</p> <p>The team went to the Super Bowl in 2015 because they had the No. 2 running game in the NFL. When you have a running quarterback it’s smart to put a great RB with him. Chris Johnson was able to run for over 2,000 yards in 2009 with a Vince Young at QB.</p> <p>So there’s no telling what Dalvin Cook would be able to do for the Panthers behind Cam Newton. He has the vision, patience, burst, power and long speed to do damage. I would look for the Panthers to make some noise in the NFC South after making such a pick. </p>

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