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Pick 5 player positions to upgrade/bolster in the offseason

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Doesn't have to be in order of importance. Assuming we can get a first rounder around 9-11 for Peppers. Specify if you could who you would bring in to replace them.

DE-A plethora of options for the Panthers to replace. There's Orakpo, Michael Johnson, Terrell Suggs, etc.

DT-Rocky Bernard would be no.1 on my list. I think plugging him in at DT where Lewis was lined up, and let Lewis spell Maake or Rocky as a situational pass rusher. It'll keep Lewis fresh and Kemo fresh because those guys don't have the conditioning to be every-down rushers. Of course if you wanna take the draft avenue, BJ Raji would be the best fit in the first round.

QB-Mark Sanchez would probably be the last QB I'd take in this draft to be the future, but if not this year, definitely next year.

OG-We need some depth so Hangartner can focus on center and Bridges can focus on RT if need be, because he is especially terrible at RG. Herman Johnson out of LSU is a tank at 6'7'' 380 and would create the most massive right side in NFL history alongside the 340 lb Otah.

TE-We have no reliable over-the middle option, and no complete TE. Give me Owen Daniels or LJ Smith. It'll bolster the passing game and give our QB an extra reliable receiver.

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DE:If we get rid of Peppers we will need a pass rushing DE....someone like Orakpo or Johnson comes to mind in the draft, FA provides options like Suggs and Berry.

DT:We need a dominate pass rushing tackle like Jenkins on our line again.

DB:Specifically a nickleback or dime if Lucas sticks.

SS: We need a reliable backup, god forbid Harris knock himself out of a game trying to ring someones bell. A player like Kevin Ellison from USC might be a late round option and is very sound in the run game.

LB:Backup/eventual replacement for Diggs, someone like Kaluka Maiava out of USC comes to mind. He is very instinctive and has extremely good speed. He is actually thought of as USC's most NFL ready LBer by many due to the fact that he doesn't just use natural ability to make plays but also fundamental skills and techniques.

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DE:If we get rid of Peppers we will need a pass rushing DE....someone like Orakpo or Johnson comes to mind in the draft, FA provides options like Suggs and Berry.

DT:We need a dominate pass rushing tackle like Jenkins on our line again.

DB:Specifically a nickleback or dime if Lucas sticks.

SS: We need a reliable backup, god forbid Harris knock himself out of a game trying to ring someones bell. A player like Kevin Ellison from USC might be a late round option and is very sound in the run game.

LB:Backup/eventual replacement for Diggs, someone like Kaluka Maiava out of USC comes to mind. He is very instinctive and has extremely good speed. He is actually thought of as USC's most NFL ready LBer by many due to the fact that he doesn't just use natural ability to make plays but also fundamental skills and techniques.

I agree with all of this except the LB, if Dan Connor comes back healthy we should be pretty good at LB. We need some more depth on OL... we did very well avoiding injuries this year. May not be so lucky next year.

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I agree with all of this except the LB, if Dan Connor comes back healthy we should be pretty good at LB. We need some more depth on OL... we did very well avoiding injuries this year. May not be so lucky next year.

From what I have read on Conner Im not sure he could play Diggs posistion, I think he is more suited on the inside. However I may be wrong....I wouldn't mind giving him a chance at the posistion before trying to find someone else to do the job.

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