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Panthers offseason roster review: Defense

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 24: Luke Kuechly #59 talks to his Carolina Panthers teammates against the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC - SEPTEMBER 24: Luke Kuechly #59 talks to his Carolina Panthers teammates against the New Orleans Saints during their game at Bank of America Stadium on September 24, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – OCTOBER 10: Carolina Panthers Thomas Davis and Luke Kuechly (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) /

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Luke Kuechly, Thomas Davis, Shaq Thompson, David Mayo, Ben Jacobs, Jared Norris, Richie Brown

The core unit on defense, Kuechly and Davis have orchestrated the on-field execution and defensive play calls for years. While Davis has already announced his plans for retirement following the season and a reduced role this year, Carolina cannot move too far from him while still available.

Both Mayo and Jacobs have shown promise but drafting a linebacker to fill Davis’ position next year with one season under the veteran seems like a good idea. Other roster areas are in higher demand but a mid-round pick with the potential to make a future impact would be a good idea for Hurney this year.

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