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Panthers offseason roster review: Offense

By Brandon Scott

EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers leads the huddle during the second half of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)
EAST RUTHERFORD, NJ - NOVEMBER 26: Quarterback Cam Newton #1 of the Carolina Panthers leads the huddle during the second half of the game at MetLife Stadium on November 26, 2017 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images) /
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NEW ORLEANS, LA – JANUARY 07: Greg Olsen #88 of the Carolina Panthers runs with the ball as Rafael Bush #25 of the New Orleans Saints defends during the second half of the NFC Wild Card playoff game at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 7, 2018 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) /

Tight End

Greg Olsen, Chris Manhertz, Evan Baylis, Kent Taylor

Veteran tight end Greg Olsen has already announced his intentions to interview for the vacated Monday Night Football analyst position although he maintains it is for experience only. However, should Olsen be offered the job it would make for an interesting decision and one that could leave the offense in serious jeopardy.

Backup Ed Dickson is no longer with the Panthers and while Manhertz has shown flashes of productivity, he has never been relied on to be the full-time starter. Even with a relatively shallow pool of candidates in this year’s draft, Carolina needs a tight end who can learn under Olsen, if he stays, or potentially start if needed.

A free agent pickup also remains a possibility and given the need for more reliable depth, would likely be a safer and potentially more productive addition.

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