Offseason Analysis: Carolina Panthers

The Panthers are coming off a very successful season that ended in disappointment.  The good news is they do not have a lot of key free agents. 

Tops on the list is Julius Peppers—replacing his 14.5 Sacks would be very difficult so he is obviously a focal point. 

Chris Gamble (93 Tackles, 3 INTs) is also of high importance. 

One thing that doesn't need to be addressed is their running game. 

DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart were the best 1-2 punch in the game last year.  They combined for over 2300 yards and 28 TDs. 

Steve Smith is still one of the best wideouts in the game.  Jake Delhomme wasn’t particularly effective during the season, and how can you forget the five INTs he tossed against Arizona? 

The window is open for Carolina to do great things.  I’m not sure Jake Delhomme has what it takes to get it done.  I’m not sure Matt Moore is the QB of the future so that could be addressed via the draft. 

Muhsin Muhammad had a solid year for Carolina, but he’s no spring chicken.  D.J. Hackett didn’t live up to expectations last year.  The WR position will likely be addressed in free agency of the draft. 

All in all, the Panthers are in pretty good shape.

KFFL Free Agent Tracker:

Pos	Player Name	FA Status	Previous Team	Current Team
QB	Brett Basanez	Signed	Carolina Panthers	Chicago Bears
WR	Dominique Thompson	UFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent
TE	Jeff King	RFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent
PK	John Kasay	UFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent
OT	Frank Omiyale	UFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent
DL	Julius Peppers	UFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent
LB	James Anderson	RFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent
LB	Jason Kyle	UFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent
CB	Chris Gamble	UFA	Carolina Panthers	Free Agent