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Panthers not sold on drafting D-lineman

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While most of the mock drafts by national pundits have the Panthers taking a defensive lineman with the top pick, that is not necessarily the thinking within the organization.

Despite a need at defensive tackle, the Panthers' decision-makers are not sold on the idea of drafting a D-lineman at No. 1, a pair of league sources said this week.

As general manager Marty Hurney stated at the Senior Bowl in January, the Panthers want an impact player – and health issues surrounding a couple of the top defensive linemen have called into question how much of an impact they might make.

Clemson DE Da'Quan Bowers, who had arthroscopic knee surgery after the season, said at the combine he would work out at Clemson's pro day next week. Now he's pushed that back to April 1, when he will conduct a private workout at Death Valley.

Auburn DT Nick Fairley sprained the AC joint in his right shoulder late in the season and did not bench in Indy.

After a disappointing 2-14 season in 2010 and criticism from a fan base upset about the lack of significant personnel additions last year, the Panthers could stand to make a splash with the first No. 1 pick in franchise history (they traded the top pick in 1995).

So who do the Panthers take?

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