With two of their top four cornerbacks headed for free agency this upcoming offseason, the Panthers are going to need some help at the position. Dennard is a sensational prospect with the physicality you rarely see at cornerback. He’s never afraid to step up against the run, excels in man coverage and makes exceptional plays on the ball. The Panthers’ defense plays with a hard-nosed, aggressive style and Dennard is a perfect fit.
With both Brandon LaFell and Domenik Hixon set to become free agents, the Panthers could soon have a glaring hole at receiver. Steve Smith can fill the sparkplug role, which means they’ll still need a big, physical receiver who can make plays with his size. The 6’5’’ Coleman seems to fit the bill. While there are still some concerns about his playmaking ability and reliability of his hands, Coleman definitely has the size and productivity to warrant a second-round pick.
Heading into the offseason, the tackle spot could soon be an issue. The Panthers have a couple players heading to free agency, and haven’t gotten the greatest play from the spot this season. Taking a shot on a player like Moses might be a smart move. Measuring in at 6’6’’, 325 pounds, Moses is a physically imposing player with the size/strength combo to be a terrific tackle at the next level. His technique needs a lot of work, but the potential is there for him to start at either tackle spot for Carolina.
Even with Smith aboard, the Panthers might still be searching for some extra homerun hitters to help elevate their offense to the next level in 2014. Herron is the type of player with the talent to go the distance on every play. A bit smaller than ideal, the speedy wide receiver has the explosiveness and agility to make defenses pay down the field. If the Panthers are interested in injecting some extra excitement into their offense, Herron makes plenty of sense.
Carolina is currently set at outside linebacker with Thomas Davis and A.J. Klein, but their depth could be an issue this offseason. They’ll need to add another player to the mix to help counteract the potential free agency losses. Kirksey is a tremendous athlete with the potential to develop into a quality NFL linebacker. While he doesn’t offer much in terms of pass rush ability, he’s an outstanding cover man and constantly makes plays with his athleticism and read-and-react skills.
With the aforementioned cornerbacks headed for free agency in 2014, the Panthers might just decide to bolster the position more than once via the draft. Dennard is already on board, but Carolina would be wise to pick up another young cover man. Price has plenty of promise, but has yet to realize all of it. With a good size/speed combo and good footwork in coverage, the potential is there for him to develop into a reliable cornerback. His instincts and aggressiveness, though, will need a boost at the next level.
With Derek Anderson being the only backup quarterback on their roster, the Panthers might be interested in adding a young project. A true sleeper in this year’s crop of quarterbacks, Guiton has the potential to become an outstanding passer with a couple more years of coaching and experience. He possesses a terrific arm, impressive athleticism and the smarts to excel in an NFL offense. Guiton spent his entire career at Ohio State playing second fiddle, but might get an opportunity to shine in due time.
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