PFF Gives Surprising Grade For Carolina Panthers Offseason

Is This Panthers Offseason Grade Justified?

Despite their relatively strong finish to the 2022 season, the Panthers entered the offseason with a lot of holes on the roster. Needless to say, they were unable to fix every flaw, but they did prioritize the big ones. Bryce Young was well worth the cost, as Carolina knows better than anyone that you can’t just get by with a journeyman veteran at the position. While the Panthers likely overpaid for running back Miles Sanders, it’s hard to complain about anything else they did over the past few months. Taking into account their limited resources, the team largely made the best moves possible to improve the talent on the roster.

Perhaps the best way for the Panthers to improve their offseason grade is by adding another free agent or two. The team currently has a staggering $26.57 million in available cap space, so they could certainly afford to bring in someone like DeAndre Hopkins.

Prior to his official release, Hopkins said that he wanted to play for a contender with a franchise quarterback. However, actions speak louder than words, and his two visits with the Tennessee Titans and New England Patriots show that he’s willing to go after the highest bidder. Adding a legitimate outside weapon would help Bryce Young’s development while simultaneously improving the weakest part of the roster. If Young hits the ground running, Carolina could take advantage of their easy schedule and weak division to lead an unlikely charge to the postseason.