My early depth chart of the Panthers atm

[KillerKat]

*5/3/16: CHECK BLOG FOR UPDATED CHART*

This is how I see where we stand right now. I believe Garrett will take either Norwood's or Bersin's spot. Most likely Norwood since Bersin is at least dependable at catching the ball. O-line depth is lacking.

I also think Boykin is our best outside guy atm then moving inside on nickel and dime packages with McClain or a rookie going outside. I don't think we throw a rookie to the wolves on the outside full time unless he greatly impresses during preseason. At safety, with Coleman's versatility, I think he goes to SS and Boston at FS. Cash and Marlowe backing up. The only thing lacking on D is LB depth.

I hope we add Boldin to our WR group. It would give us another sure-handed WR and we can use Ginn in the slot. We sorely need another WR with sure hands. Also, we should look at signing Scifres at punter. This is one overlooked position that is crucial to our field possession game.

Post your own too if you want. Would like to see others version as well.

 

OFFENSE: 
WR1: Kelvin Benjamin -  Philly Brown - (Keyarris Garrett)
LT: Michael Oher
LG: Andrew Norwell
C: Ryan Kalil  - #Gino Gradkowski#
RG: Trai Turner - Chris Scott
RT: Mike Remmers - Daryl Williams
TE:  Greg Olsen - Ed Dickson - *Beau Sandland*
WR2: Ted Ginn Jr. - Devin Funchess - Brenton Bersin
QB: Cam Newton - Derek Anderson - Joe Webb
FB: Mike Tolbert 
RB: Jonathan Stewart - Fozzy Whittaker - Cameron Artis-Payne - Brandon Wegher

DEFENSE: 
LE: Charles Johnson - Mario Addison
UT: Kawann Short - *Vernon Butler*
NT: Star Lotulelei - #Paul Soliai# - Kyle Love
RE: Kony Ealy - Ryan Delaire 
SLB: Shaq Thompson - A.J. Klein 
MLB: Luke Kuechly - Ben Jacobs
WLB: Thomas Davis - David Mayo 
LCB: Bene Benwikere - Robert McClain - *Zach Sanchez*
RCB: #Brandon Boykin# - *Daryl Worley* - *James Bradberry*
SS: Kurt Coleman - (Jeremy Cash)
FS: Tre Boston - Dean Marlowe 

SPECIAL TEAMS: 
K/KO: Graham Gano
P/H: #Swayze Waters#
KR: Fozzy Whittaker - Joe Webb - Cameron Artis-Payne - Brandon Wegher
PR: Ted Ginn Jr. - Robert McClain - Brenton Bersin
LS: J.J. Jansen 


* = Draft Pick
# = Free Agent
() = Undrafted Free Agent

[Squirrel]

Kinda weak at offensive tackle.  

[Lemory]

I dont see us keeping a 4th RB this year. Especially if we are rolling with 6 WR's and 6 CB's. 

[KillerKat]

1 minute ago, Lemory said:

I dont see us keeping a 4th RB this year. Especially if we are rolling with 6 WR's and 6 CB's. 

We had 4 RBs and 6 WRs last year with 10 DBs also. Same thing here.

[tukafan21]

I don't think all 3 of Fozzy, CAP, and Wegher make the final 53, I think we'll carry one less RB this year and have an extra CB or WR.

Fozzy was solid for us last year, but he's not a long term solution and I think we need to see what CAP and more importantly Wegher bring to the table in meaningful action.

I'm 100% on board with bringing in Boldin as a reliable pass catcher but more importantly, to replace Cotchery as the leader of a young and inexperienced recieving corps.

Ginn can't teach these young kids the nuances of playing the position, we need someone to step into Cotchery's role within that grouping and Boldin seems like a great fit

[ctrcat]

http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2016/3/24/11286620/luke-joeckel-contract-fifth-year-option

Something to watch in the coming few days.  After signing Beachum Joeckel is expendable and for a $6+ million one year salary they may have to trade him for a song.  We could absorb him as a one year rental/backup/tryout and if he does become half of the stud he was expected to be we can extend long term.  If not cut bait.  

[KillerKat]

10 minutes ago, ctrcat said:

http://www.bigcatcountry.com/2016/3/24/11286620/luke-joeckel-contract-fifth-year-option

Something to watch in the coming few days.  After signing Beachum Joeckel is expendable and for a $6+ million one year salary they may have to trade him for a song.  We could absorb him as a one year rental/backup/tryout and if he does become half of the stud he was expected to be we can extend long term.  If not cut bait.  

Interesting...

[t96]

We'll keep more than 8 o-linemen.

[KillerKat]

1 minute ago, thomas96 said:

We'll keep more than 8 o-linemen.

No one we have currently is worthy of the 9th olineman spot. We'd have to look in free agency or trade.

[t96]

2 minutes ago, KillerKat said:

No one we have currently is worthy of the 9th olineman spot. We'd have to look in free agency or trade.

How have you evaluated those players?

[KillerKat]

3 minutes ago, thomas96 said:

How have you evaluated those players?

Their profiles

[cam1uvrxoxo]

I like OPs chart, but I think one of the RBs will get cut and Bersin to squad.  FA/UDFA to replace Bersin (or Hill lolol) and another OL instead of RB

[ColumbusCounty]

Just a reminder I wouldn't quite quit on David Yankey just yet. 

[KillerKat]

28 minutes ago, ColumbusCounty said:

Just a reminder I wouldn't quite quit on David Yankey just yet. 

I'd like for him to make it just for the number of jokes to use with his last name.