Position upgrade that would improve our team the most? Why?

[WOW!!]

didn't say that. i just don't see us doing better.

unless we do something to fix the OL and bring in at least one real receiving threat i think we'll be taking a step backward and while i don't expect it to be big enough for a losing season, it wouldn't surprise me.

if we really stick to this whole bpa thing, it's very likely that we go into the season with the offense as is. that isn't a good thing regardless of what that DL or LB corps looks like.

Agreed!!

Unless we plan on being greatest defense of all time. And that means destroying the 85 bears and 01 Ravens stats. We will need to field at least a comparable offense.

[Khaki Lackey]

Everyone loved Hurney's drafts. All the needs were neatly addressed in order, picks were traded away so we could nab those reaches/busts.

I swear, over half the people on here would rather draft 3 OT and 4 WR busts than contributors elsewhere.

I'm not saying that we won't draft heavy in those areas, but the meltdowns are going to be hilarious if we don't do it in the first round.

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[WOW!!]

Everyone loved Hurney's drafts. All the needs were neatly addressed in order, picks were traded away so we could nab those reaches/busts.

I swear, over half the people on here would rather draft 3 OT and 4 WR busts than contributors elsewhere.

I'm not saying that we won't draft heavy in those areas, but the meltdowns are going to be hilarious if we don't do it in the first round.

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I would normally agree if this draft wasn't deep with WR and Oline talent. And we hadn't just did a overhaul at both positions.

[SCP]

A stud LT could improve the play of QB, RB, WR, and TE.

[pantherclaw]

Games are won and loss in the trenches.

Lineman.

[SCP]

Seriously bros, the equation is simple.

A beast oline = bigger holes for RBs, more time for Cam to pass, and more time for our mediocre WRs to get open or find soft spots in the zone.

Conversely, a shitty oline = less time for Cam to throw, reduce run lanes, and less time for our mediocre WRs to get open.

[PanthersFanAllDay89]

A solid OT would probably be a huge contributor and help the the team the most.

 

I would be surprised if they do not draft at least 2 WRs and try to develop them into playmakers which could also help improve the team.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

OL Is our biggest need and its not close.

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[top dawg]

The question is not what our biggest need is, it was what position would have the most prolific effect.  

 

I have to say WR from what I was looking at in the playoffs. But considering that Gross retired, it is quite logical to say that LT is the best answer because we basically have zilch at the position right now.  Which came first; the chicken or the egg? In this case it appears like the LT, but don't be surprised if by the end of the season if it appears as though WR is the best answer.  

 

 

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People keep talking about the OL in general, but let's not forget that Silatolu is set to return, and Kugzilla will make his entrance if everything goes as planned. 

 

 

BTW, there is no way I'm choosing defensive anything because I believe that we will actually be better than last year, despite missing Mitchell and Munnerlyn.

 

[Swaggasaurus]

Big, strong, nasty OL. We need to be able to run effectively, no capable ones with value at 28 though.

[Panthers8969]

A star wr would improve this team more then a star ot imo. Cam can throw on the run and evade 6 "elite" patriots to pick up a first down regardless of our oline. That being said, a good oline(all 5 guys) would help more then a good wr corp imo. If that makes sense

Also are people who say oline is the biggest need saying we need guards an tackles? Bc I really only see OT as a need with AS and kug coming back

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[Thal]

Sorry I could only manage to read the first line of this nonsense. Everybody have their terrible 2cents.

[SauceBoss]

In our current situation, if we can get a stud CB rather than reaching for a tackle or WR will be preferred. I think we can get a starting caliber tackle in 2nd round and an impact receiver in the third and fourth. 

[heel31ok]

With all the talk about need a stud LT, do we really need a "stud"? The OL success comes as a unit, right? Been said countless times that OL is about chemistry.....not one great player! Does our OL need to improve? Yes, but it won't with one player....we had a pro bowl LT and we were mediocre at best on our OL. Stud LT the BPA for our team? I'm thinking not! What fixes our OL then? Discuss! ***save the cam can't throw from the ground**** I want depth in the response

Is a big play WR our BPA? I don't think so, however, a WR that commands double teams opens up our run game. Better run game keeps opposing Defenses honest, right? Upgrading our guards improve the run game? A true run blocking RT and RG? What says you? Cyril Richardson or Ja'Wann James truly our second Rd BPAs?

RB? Sure we claim to have a loaded stable. But, do we really? If the next AP is up for grabs, does that improve our team the most?

DE? We all know the cap issue and DG likes to fill the roster before the draft. Because of the cap, his philosophy is handcuffed. Will a stud DE be our BPA?

DT? As fans, we think we are set. Those big guys tire easily. Does three or more "starting" caliber DTs make our team better?

LB? We know the trials and tribulations of TD! He is an important piece! Does having a stand by guy of TD talent make our team better?

CB? Personally, I think a true shut down CB is the upgrade that improves our team the most! A guy that can truly cancel out the opposition's no.1. It's a no brainer in that the blitz package with our front seven can get stupid good! In turn, we create more turnover opportunities! My opinion only tho.

S? Shut down corner and our front seven the ballhawks at S should thrive!

Now, what are the risk that may cause our front seven to regress? Being on the field longer? Does having a better DL rotation improve our team the most?

I ask these question because I find BPA to be a relative term. He has to be the BPA for the team! I ask, what is that one positional upgrade that makes us a better team! It's not a stud LT, we had one and our OL was shabby at times!

 I am right there with you.