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Rebuilding Mode

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Okay so let's say doomsday scenario this offseason, we see Ryan Kalil, Thomas Davis, Charles Johnson, and Michael Oher retire. Kawaan Short signs elsewhere in free agency, and Jonathan Stewart is a cap casualty. The Panthers, in particular the trenches, go into rebuilding mode.

Vernon Butler was drafted basically to replace Short. Shaq Thompson is waiting in the wings for Davis. A likely top 10 draft pick could be used to finally shore up the LT spot. Maybe the Panthers get a talented RB in the draft (I've been watching UTs D'Onta Foreman, who I think could be there in the 2nd). The Panthers will have a ton of cap space, but will Gettleman spend it? 

Big changes are a given this offseason. The old Panthers from 2011-2012 are back, and the roster needs an overhaul. But there are some talented players waiting in the wings and pretty much everyone not named Cam or Luke with their job on the line next season. 

Rebuilding mode, here we come...

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1 minute ago, rico6 said:

A rebuild after a 15-1 season. I honestly don't think that's the case, but it damn sure comes off as one.

Gettleman rebuilt the cornerback position after a 15-1 season. Two seasons later it'll many more positions. The entire roster outside of Cam and Luke will see changes. At some point they need a replacement for Olsen too. He probably won't retire this offseason, but it's coming sooner than later too. The future isn't as bright as many of us thought and that's heartbreaking after the success of last season.

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14 minutes ago, hepcat said:

Gettleman rebuilt the cornerback position after a 15-1 season. Two seasons later it'll many more positions. The entire roster outside of Cam and Luke will see changes. At some point they need a replacement for Olsen too. He probably won't retire this offseason, but it's coming sooner than later too. The future isn't as bright as many of us thought and that's heartbreaking after the success of last season.

 

Rebuilding the CB position was not by design. The Norman situation caused it.

 

Not sure you really understand how this all works. Some players will be fighting for spots next year. But most of the turnover will be at the bottom of the roster.

 

On Offense, Cam, KB, Funchess, Norwell, Turner, Kalil, Williams, and Olsen are probably safe.

 

On Defense,  Stah, KK, Butler, Ealy, TD, Luke, Shaq, Bradberry, Coleman, and probably Worley, and Boston are probably safe.

 

At the top of the roster there is room for improvement, but it is really limited. The bottom of the roster however is never safe.

 

 

 

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This team won't have a TRUE rebuild mode till Richardson hands the team off to someone else (one way or another).  I hate to say it.  When you keep hiring middle of the road coaches with no killer instinct you're going to have off years.  That's our story.  

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Only we rebuild after going 15 and 1 and a super bowl appearance.  All we needed to do was get a better ss , resign norman and add some more talent on the dline and we would be dominant like last year but gettlemans head got in the way and i dont want to hear it. No excuse for why we needed to strip our secoundary after it was one of the bests last year

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