There are options to bolster Carolina’s thin secondary
It’s no secret that the Carolina Panthers still have a ways to go in their quest to upgrade their defense into a competitive squad. Completely revamped defensive line and edge rushing units look better on paper, but still present as giant questionmarks until fans get to see them in action. The secondary, however, has received little attention.
The only significant addition has been fifth round draft pick Lathan Ransom at safety. Otherwise the headlines have been about retaining talent, such as with the re-signing of Mike Jackson and extending of Jaycee Horn.
The Panthers have serious depth concerns behind Horn and Jackson at corner. Nickle corner has little in the way of recognizeable or trusted talent, and Ransom is a real threat to start at strong safety. The fact is that the Panthers are still in need of a talent infusion in their secondary.
The good news is that there are options for that infusion that may be available within the Panthers current means. Veteran free agent safeties like Julian Blackmon and Justin Simmons should be available at a reasonable cost and aging superstar corner Jalen Ramsey may be available via trade with the Miami Dolphins.
This week we want to know what y’all want the Panthers to do about the current roster. Sign a vet? Make a splash trade? Or even sit pat and see what the team has through training camp? Let us know!
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