Carolina Panthers need to address these positions this offseason

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CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 17: Cam Newton #1 and teammate Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers react after a third quarter touchdown against the Miami Dolphins during the game at Bank of America Stadium on August 17, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Quarterback

For years Panthers fans have been wondering when the team would find a legitimate successor for Newton. Increasing injury concerns for the franchise quarterback have only fueled this discussion and a move needs to be made sooner rather than later.

Obviously there aren’t any available options who would come in and immediately supplant Newton, even if he’s not 100-percent healthy, but someone needs to become the heir apparent to the throne this year.

If anything, the final two games of 2018 showed how important it is to have a legitimate backup. The team used three quarterbacks – Taylor Heinicke, Kyle Allen, Garrett Gilbert – over the final two games due to injuries, not performance.

All should be in the mix again during training camp but are any a long-term solution?

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