Now that we've moved on...

[Dpantherman]

..from that guy who shall remain nameless. We can worry about the guys that "fit the big picture" and who we plan to build the team around. Guys who need to be extended, such as Richard Marshall, Thomas Davis, and DeAngelo Williams (next year?). Im glad that the team is able to move on, and we can too, bc frankly it was getting old. So we usually deem the offseason as "active" on March 5th when Free Agency begins. But of course moves can be made before then. What is the first move we should make? a blockbuster signing? a trade? an extension? a release?

[jbland]

..from that guy who shall remain nameless. We can worry about the guys that "fit the big picture" and who we plan to build the team around. Guys who need to be extended, such as Richard Marshall, Thomas Davis, and DeAngelo Williams (next year?). Im glad that the team is able to move on, and we can too, bc frankly it was getting old. So we usually deem the off season as "active" on March 5th when Free Agency begins. But of course moves can be made before then. What is the first move we should make? a blockbuster signing? a trade? an extension? a release?

I expect no blockbuster anything. I doubt anything happens until more is known about the CBA. I agree that I'm glad the charade is over as well.

[pantherfan81]

I think first we should take care of our players currently on the roster like Thomas Davis and such. Then get rid of some dead weight. Then go after Breaston or another good wide receiver.

[Kurb]

I'd Extend Williams and Davis.

With thought to Kalil and Beason.

Honorable mention to Charles Johnson.

[Squirrel]

Tendering Moore and Davis should be the next thing we do. Dwill is under contract so we dont have to worry about him. Need to Tender King and Mashall but just use a third on them. Once FA start pick up a WR and a QB.

[csx]

thought Hurney said they wouldn't do much in FA

[Squirrel]

thought Hurney said they wouldn't do much in FA

Depends on your idea of to much. I can see them picking up one or two high target players.

[CatMan72]

I'd like to see us give Kampman a shot, I think he's still got allot left in the tank at DE.

[Squirrel]

I dont see DE as a need position. We can draft one but we dont need to pick one up in FA.

[CRA]

I dont see DE as a need position. We can draft one but we dont need to pick one up in FA.

you will about a 1/3 of the way through the season when you are looking at one of the weakest DLs you have seen in Carolina.

[csx]

I disagree. Get a vet for a few years and see how the younger guys develop. They have a decent draft investment in Johnson & Brown. Get another vet, keep Brayton and see if those two can step up for the longterm.

[pantherfan81]

you will about a 1/3 of the way through the season when you are looking at one of the weakest DLs you have seen in Carolina.

I can see the pessimism about the D-line because Peppers is gone. However, remember that the DT position is gonna be better with Tank & the others coming back healthy so the D-line as far as the DT is gonna be fine. DE is gonna be a "?" but I believe Brown/Johnson will be solid.

[CRA]

I can see the pessimism about the D-line because Peppers is gone. However, remember that the DT position is gonna be better with Tank & the others coming back healthy so the D-line as far as the DT is gonna be fine. DE is gonna be a "?" be I believe Brown/Johnson will be solid.

The DL has always been the core of a Fox defense and it is about to hit rock bottom this year.

the pessimism isn't just b/c Peppers is gone.....it is a DL that has slowly been getting worse from a talent aspect the past several seasons. Above average guys are consistantly replaced w/ average guys and a compeittion of outcasts. Simply put, you can't rely on the draft for all your needs. Now(unless they make a move in FA) it will be a DL that is very average at just about every spot on the line.

[carolinanimal]

The DL has always been the core of a Fox defense and it is about to hit rock bottom this year.

the pessimism isn't just b/c Peppers is gone.....it is a DL that has slowly been getting worse from a talent aspect the past several seasons. Above average guys are consistantly replaced w/ average guys and a compeittion of outcasts. Simply put, you can't rely on the draft for all your needs. Now(unless they make a move in FA) it will be a DL that is very average at just about every spot on the line.

Everyone thinks that we will go out and just get fa because peps gone, but that doesnt mean we will be spending money on fa at all this year. i dont know what draft picks we get will really contribute huge this year, but the dline was weakened a whole bunch by pep leaving. not only do you lose a probowl caliber player off the line but you lose the rotation for des. who is going to be our starters brown and johnson? brown and brayton? who is even capable of getting double digit sacks? is brown even a every down de?