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Espn Insider Projects Future 2015 Nfl Power Rankings

fieryprophet

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Panthers came in ranked 12th.

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/7937696/nfl-future-power-rankings-projecting-every-franchise-entering-2015-season#CAR

Carolina Panthers

LAST SEASON: 6-10 (third place NFC South)

Roster: Because of Cam Newton at QB there is a perception that this is a young roster, but the reality is there are not a lot of young stars to build around. This is a veteran offensive line, and their best playmaker, WR Steve Smith, doesn't have a lot of years left. The RB position needs upgrading. On defense, the Panthers have some quality youth on the defensive line and young MLB Luke Kuechly seems to be a guy they can build around. -- Horton

Quarterback: Carolina's rise on this list is due to Newton. He had the best rookie season ever, from a statistical standpoint, and his work ethic isn't a question. He has an incredibly high ceiling. -- Dilfer

Draft: Newton could turn into the pick of the decade. His brilliant rookie season makes people forget how much we still didn't know when he was taken. The 2012 draft -- Kuechly, DE Frank Alexander and CB Josh Norman specifically -- should invigorate the defense. -- Kiper

Front office: GM Marty Hurney seems to have the final voice on personnel matters and he has the trust of owner Jerry Richardson. He also has a better relationship with coach Ron Rivera than he did with John Fox. This is a veteran scouting staff with a trusted voice in college scouting director Don Gregory. They prefer to build through the draft, but they will make a free-agent move to fill a specific need. -- Horton

Coaching: A new, but strong coaching staff really seems to be headed in the right direction. They have two qualified coordinators, Rob Chudzinski on offense and Sean McDermott on defense, that have excelled at developing their talent. Chudzinski especially has done a nice job with Newton. With success on the horizon there is not likely to be a lot of turnover. -- Horton

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