TheSpecialJuan

https://nfltraderumors.co/panthers-2026-offseason-team-needs-pending-fas-draft-picks-more/ Good write-up, Logan Ulrich is a Panthers fan

Rozeboom was solid all things considered and the team is going to leave the light on for Wallace. But the Panthers are starved for a leader and dynamic playmaker in the middle of their defense. The organization has a long and proud history of difference-making linebackers - from Luke Kuechly who just joined former Panther Sam Mills in the Hall of Fame, to guys like Thomas Davis, Jon Beason and Dan Morgan, the current GM. It's time to find the next one.

Top Three Needs 1 - Edge Rusher Carolina's surprise playoff appearance was largely fueled by a big jump forward from the defense, going from one of the worst units in NFL history in 2024 (literally, they set a new record for points allowed), to right around league average in 2025. They were better against the pass than the run, ranking seventh in the league with 20 passing touchdowns allowed. The Panthers did all of this despite ranking 31st in the NFL in pressure rate and notching only 30 sacks on the season. Nose tackle Derrick Brown and second-round OLB Nic Scourton tied for the team lead with five apiece. Bringing significantly more juice to this part of the defense has to be the top priority for Carolina this offseason. Scourton projects as a quality starter going forward, and time will tell what his true pass-rush ceiling is. The Panthers double-dipped on Day 2 of the draft last year with him and OLB Princely Umanmielen, who played less than a quarter of the snaps. It would not be shocking to see the Panthers take another aggressive approach, using one of their top picks on another edge rusher while targeting a big move in free agency. Wonnum probably won't be back. 2 - Linebacker Panthers DC Ejiro Evero learned under Eagles DC Vic Fangio, who runs one of the most popular and effective defensive schemes in the league right now. It's built to keep a lid on offenses and take away the explosive play, rallying forward against the run and shorter passes while trying to take advantage of turnover opportunities that come up more on longer drives. When allocating resources, the defensive line and cornerback groups tend to be prioritized But a great linebacker group can be the finishing piece to take a defense in this scheme over the top. Last year, opponents had most of their success when they attacked the linebackers in the middle of the field, testing their range with play action and horizontal concepts. Injuries limited Trevin Wallace from taking a step forward and Christian Rozeboom was pressed into a big role after the loss of Josey Jewell to concussion symptoms.

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Field Yates giving us the same guy as well https://www.espn.com/nfl/draft2026/story/_/id/47840791/2026-nfl-mock-draft-field-yates-first-round-predictions-32-picks

I kinda agree but he's an excellent prospect. Instant impact player. Dane Bugler described him as a better version of Nic Scourton

Round 4, No. 119 Zakee Wheatley, S, Penn State Round 5 Taylen Green, QB,Arkansas Round 5, No. 161 AaronAnderson, WR, LSU Round 6, No. 199 Ephesians Prysock, CB, Washington https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7036640/2026/02/11/panthers-mock-draft-defense-edge-rusher/

Round 3, No. 83 Dametrious Crownover, OT, Texas A&M The Panthers haven’t drafted an offensive lineman since Morgan was promoted, and Dave Canales and Brandt Tilis arrived in 2024. There was a good chance that trend was going to end even before Ikem Ekwonu ruptured his patellar tendon in the playoff loss to the Los Angeles Rams.Now the Panthers have to address the tackle position and might double down in the draft and free agency. The 6-7, 336-pound Crownover is a large human with a huge wingspan, and helped himself with a strong showing at the Senior Bowl, where he played both tackle spots. Brugler doesn’t have Crownover ranked among his top 100 prospects, viewing him as a raw prospect capable of making an impact down the road. If the Panthers sign a stopgap tackle in free agency, Crownover could be worth drafting as the future successor to Ekwonu or Taylor Moton.

Round 2, No. 51 Anthony Hill Jr, LB, Texas The Panthers may have to trade up a little higher in the second round to snag Hill, who racked up 17 sacks in three seasons for the Longhorns despite playing primarily as an off-ball linebacker. Hill has the speed and athleticism to run down ball carriers sideline to sideline, and the size (6-3, 238) and attitude to meet them in the hole with authority. His coverage skills remain a work in progress, but he looks like someone who’s about to begin a long and successful NFL career. You might say he was born ready, coming into the world at the same hospital in Wichita, Kan., as Barry Sanders. In his second game at Texas, Hill had six tackles and two sacks in a win over Alabama, including one on the Crimson Tide’s final offensive play

Round 1, No. 19 Akheem Mesidor, edge, Miami It was tempting to kick off mock season with a Georgia linebacker again, and C.J. Allen certainly could help Ejiro Evero’s defense as a three-down backer. But Morgan has made no bones about improving the pass rush this offseason, and it just so happens that his alma mater boasts two guys who can help with that. Rueben Bain is projected as a top-10 pick, but Mesidor might be the most polished pass rusher in the draft. Granted, he’s had a lot of time for that polishing: The Ontario native turns 25 in April. Morgan hasn’t selected a player older than 23 in his first two drafts. However, the 6-3, 270-pound, high-energy Mesidor will inject juice into the pass rush from Day 1 after leading the ACC with 12 1/2 sacks and finishing with 17 1/2 tackles for loss last season.

Kaye’s Take: Bevell is the logical voice to add because of his experience with QBs and Canales. They speak the same language, but Bevell has also explored other offenses and worked with a bunch of QBs. Even if he’s not the play-caller, he understands how to sequence play-calling and design plays — that can help Canales and Brad Idzik in their routine. Bryce Young wins here, too. Bevell has worked with shorter QBs and had a lot of success with them, particularly Russell Wilson https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2021617355596415340?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA

https://x.com/mike_e_kaye/status/2021607666460570106?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA Mike Kaye called it

Darrell Bevell CARCoaching Staff Panthers hired former Dolphins quarterbacks coach Darrell Bevell as the team’s associate head coach. Bevell will operate as the Panthers’ new offensive specialist, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. Bevell, who was the pass game coordinator and QBs coach in Miami from 2022 to 2025, will reunite with Panthers head coach Dave Canales, the wide receivers coach for the Seahawks when Bevell was the team’s offensive coordinator. After bouncing around the league for the past 20 years, Bevell will look to maximize Bryce Young’s abilities in 2026 for a Carolina offense that last season ranked 26th in EPA per play and 18th in success rate.

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https://x.com/rapsheet/status/2021582295547642059?s=46&t=xeIgh_-Vr2aKxBkBJdfnKA The Panthers are hiring Darrell Bevell as associate head coach/offensive specialist, per sources. A longtime respected NFL assistant, Bevell brings a wealth of experience to Dave Canales’ staff as Carolina aims to take the next step.

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Pick 11 Carolina Panthers Rueben Bain Jr. Miami · Edge · Junior PROJECTED TRADE WITH MIAMI DOLPHINS GM Dan Morgan has said he plans to add "one or two" more pass rushers this offseason to upgrade the Panthers' pressure unit. So even though Carolina invested second- and third-round picks in edge defenders last April, Morgan sends a 2026 third-rounder and a 2027 second-rounder to the Fins to move up eight spots for a fellow Miami product. Bain's average length could push him out of the top 10, but he'll be a special player who can get after quarterbacks and hold up against the run

Honestly really happy for him, just a class individual

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