13. Carolina is coming.
The Panthers are well thought of around the league. Their "process" seems sound.
I think their off-season will be very interesting to keep an eye on.
They made the playoffs, but they're not yet knocking on the door. (Offense was 26th in EPA/play.) I think it's imperative they don't overestimate where they are in their build. They can't throw a ton of money around in FA to "make a run now". They need to be intentional about building a solid foundation. (IMO)
And from what I know about the team... I think they will be.
Sidenote: I have my eye on offense there, not defense. They HAVE to leave next season with a strong opinion on Bryce Young. They need to put pieces around him to do that. Can't be left wondering what he would have looked like with "better OL play" or "more pass catchers". They have to know.
(That part is purely my opinion. No one told me that.)
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