Team Needs: Carolina Panthers

Carolina Panthers- The Panthers had high hopes going into its 2nd season with Cam Newton behind center. The Panthers started the season 2-8 but of those 8 loses 5 came at 6 points or less. In 2013 they will look to continue on there end of season success and strive to make the playoffs.

Key 2012 statistics:
Total Offense: 12th
Passing Offense: 16th
Rushing Offense: 9th
Passing TD/INT (ranks): 19/12 (24th/T-24th)
Rushing TD: 3rd
Sacks Allowed: T-16th
Total Defense: 10th
Passing Defense: 13th
Run Defense: 14th
Sacks/INT (ranks): 39/11 (T-9th/T-23rd)

Free Agency:
Key Losses: CB Chris Gamble, LB James Anderson
Key Additions: CB Drayton Florence, LB Chase Blackburn, CB DJ Moore

Draft Needs:
Wide Receiver: This has the potential to be an explosive offense and when Cam can get another weapon to go along side Steve Smith this offense will be tough to match. Greg Olsen is a play making tight end and Dominique Hixon has proven he can be a good possession receiver, so finding another playmaker is key.

Defensive Tackle: This class is rich with talent at the defensive tackle position with as many as 5 possibly having first round talent. The Panthers were a middle of the pack run defense and if one of those top 3 defensive tackles fall to them then they'll have a tough decision to make.

Cornerback: The Panthers got strong play this season from 5th round pick Josh Norman but the loss of Chris Gamble leaves a major void. Captain Munnerlyn is only 5'8 and Drayton Florence is 32. If anything depth is needed here.

Safety: Most Panther fans would be willing to say they may have had the worst safety play of any team in the NFL last season. Good news is that this is a deep safety class. Kenny Vaccaro is a serious first round possibility but if they decide to wait there will be plenty of talent in the later rounds ready to help this team immediately.