The Carolina Panthers significantly bolstered their lineup on the offensive end during the offseason, providing Bryce Young with better protection and more options at wide receiver. This will allow the team to better evaluate their second-year quarterback. ESPN’s Seth Walder gave the Panthers a B- grade for their offseason moves, ranking them 17th out of 32 teams.
Walder expressed mixed feelings about the Panthers trading Burns for a second-round pick, suggesting that they may have wanted to retain and pay him, given their status in the second year of a rookie quarterback window. On the other hand, he commended the organization for signing defensive tackle Derrick Brown to a lucrative extension. The Panthers also made significant investments in the interior of their offensive line, addressing their poor performance in run and pass blocking. Despite concerns about potentially inflated contracts, these moves may prove beneficial in resolving existing issues.
The Panthers made strategic moves during the draft, including acquiring additional picks and selecting running back Jonathon Brooks. While some of their decisions may have raised eyebrows, the overall objective is to address the team’s weaknesses and progress in their rebuilding process.
