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2017 FAs that will improve this team...

1upkiller

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Both Glenn and Armstead have already signed big long term extensions.

The LT FA class is complete trash this year. Click the LT tab here: http://overthecap.com/free-agency/

Andrew Whitworth is the best by far but he is 34 years old and declining. The rest are terrible unless you think Matt Kalil is salvageable.

The two that are good aren't going anywhere. Villanueva is an EFRA which means there is zero chance he leaves Pittsburgh since all they have to do is offer the minimum and he can't leave. Nsekhe also seems to be pretty good but he is an RFA and Washington isn't going to let him leave since a cheap 2nd round tender will guarantee he stays.

There are some decent RT's though, but that's not really the position that needs to be filled with Williams showing improvement.

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The worst thing is you have access to so much information and you didn't do any research. A simple search on overthecap or spotrac and you could've seen an updated list of 2017 free agents.

As for what I believe the Panthers are missing are numerous but #1 for me is a legitimate 2nd TE, particularly one who can run block effectively. The free agent class for TE's actually has some talent this year. 

  1. Martellus Bennett(NE) - Probably a pipe dream but he's a hell of a player.
  2. Jack Doyle(IND) - The Colts who just spend good money on Dwayne Allen might not spend on Doyle.
  3. Vance McDonald(SF) - May be a better athlete than Greg and I've seen good things about his run block. 

Source: http://www.spotrac.com/nfl/free-agents/tight-end/

 

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