Our Weaknesses: Post-Draft Edition

[MechaZain]

Now that we've had the chance to sign and draft, from an on-the-field standpoint what are the weaknesses of the Carolina Panthers?

A lot of this can't truly be assessed until we see how things turn out, but for speculation's sake:

• Special teams. Even though we're good on punt returns (I thought Pilares was good anyway but now we have options) we haven't added much and last year was the worst special teams unit I've ever seen. I held my breath for every punt. Am I missing injuries here?
  
• Secondary. I hope we score 50 points a game.
  
• Cam's experience. He handled himself on the national stage just fine in college, but can he stay cool if we do make it to the playoffs? Experiencing is the only remedy for lack of experience, but it's still a question mark. Most teams in the league have an advantage over us here.
  

Feel free to add your own. I mostly want everyone else's thoughts.

[KBRed]

I would say the Special Teams have received a complete overhaul, thru the offseason and draft. We've really focused on adding players for the ST unit specifically.

[thunderraiden]

Now that we've had the chance to sign and draft, from an on-the-field standpoint what are the weaknesses of the Carolina Panthers?

A lot of this can't truly be assessed until we see how things turn out, but for speculation's sake:

• Special teams. Even though we're good on punt returns (I thought Pilares was good anyway but now we have options) we haven't added much and last year was the worst special teams unit I've ever seen. I held my breath for every punt. Am I missing injuries here?
  
• Secondary. I hope we score 50 points a game.
  
• Cam's experience. He handled himself on the national stage just fine in college, but can he stay cool if we do make it to the playoffs? Experiencing is the only remedy for lack of experience, but it's still a question mark. Most teams in the league have an advantage over us here.
  

Feel free to add your own. I mostly want everyone else's thoughts.

I'm sorry but the one thing we are better at is special teams. Just plugging Thomas Davis OR Kuechly there makes us better. Plus our punter should be pretty good according to R.R.

[fieryprophet]

We've completely revamped special teams with the Tolbert, Nakamura, Reggie Smith, Nortman, Medlock and Adams pickups alone. I wouldn't be surprised if its a strength next season.

[jtnc]

Pilares is a KR, not a PR. We were horrible in punt returns.

[CRA]

Now that we've had the chance to sign and draft, from an on-the-field standpoint what are the weaknesses of the Carolina Panthers?

A lot of this can't truly be assessed until we see how things turn out, but for speculation's sake:

• Special teams. Even though we're good on punt returns (I thought Pilares was good anyway but now we have options) we haven't added much and last year was the worst special teams unit I've ever seen. I held my breath for every punt. Am I missing injuries here?
  
• Secondary. I hope we score 50 points a game.
  
• Cam's experience. He handled himself on the national stage just fine in college, but can he stay cool if we do make it to the playoffs? Experiencing is the only remedy for lack of experience, but it's still a question mark. Most teams in the league have an advantage over us here.
  

Feel free to add your own. I mostly want everyone else's thoughts.

Carolina has brought in several highly touted special teamers thus far....

[jtnc]

I'm sorry but the one thing we are better at is special teams. Just plugging Thomas Davis OR Kuechly there makes us better. Plus our punter should be pretty good according to R.R.

I'd rather Kuechly play ST, putting Thomas Davis there is pretty much asking for another ACL tear.

[thunderraiden]

I'd rather Kuechly play ST, putting Thomas Davis there is pretty much asking for another ACL tear.

Well if Davis is on the bench....

[DawgzLife]

Speical teams got better than any other aspect of the team this off-season, IMO.

I think the main areas I'm concerned about are:

• DL is a major concern, even tho the LBs will make them appear better, they need to really step up, esp. in the interior line.
  
• Secondary, but they may end up being okay if the DL & safeties play better (yes, I know safeties are grouped in 2ndary!).
  
• WR is still a question, but I think they will be fine if LaFell or Gettis can really make impact at #2 position.
  

It will be a fun year, our D was in shambles last year & STs was a joke. We have had a solid off-season.

[pOpCoRnPoPpEr]

Starting cornerback opposite Gamble and the passrush is still a problem area. Should be better against this run the season with Edwards and Kuechly in the mix...hopefully.

[SOJA]

I would say other than Gamble, we still have no proven number two corner. I don't think pass rush or DT will as much of a problem this year.

Every team in our division has multiple receivers that can hurt you. We don't have multiple guys to cover them

[Mother Grabber]

We added some free agents and rookies who should improve our special teams.

We have a couple of 1st and 2nd year DBs who should improve our secondary.

We improved our OL, so our great RB duo (plus cam) should have more room to run. That will take the heat off of the passing game, which will see the return of Gettis, along with a good new rookie.

[Keith Moons Liver]

On paper, our secondary still sucks and our pass rush is weak. We're going to have to count on several unproven players to turn their supposed talent into on the field success.

[4Corners]

this thread was a bad addition