2019 Offseason moves that reveal direction of the Carolina Panthers

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 03: Bruce Irvin #51 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after a play against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 3, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 03: Bruce Irvin #51 of the Oakland Raiders reacts after a play against the New York Giants during their NFL game at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on December 3, 2017 in Oakland, California. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images) /
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TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 10: Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs is sacked by LaBryan Ray #89 and Christian Miller #47 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images)
TUSCALOOSA, AL – NOVEMBER 10: Nick Fitzgerald #7 of the Mississippi State Bulldogs is sacked by LaBryan Ray #89 and Christian Miller #47 of the Alabama Crimson Tide at Bryant-Denny Stadium on November 10, 2018 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) /

The Carolina Panthers had a productive offseason.

Following an abysmal end to a promising 2018 season, the Carolina Panthers have needed to address several issues. Some being glaring roster holes, others schematically. With a number of key departures and additions to this point in the offseason along with rumors of overhauling their defensive game plan, these Carolina Panthers look to undergo their most prominent  identity shift since the introduction of Cam Newton and Ron Rivera in 2011. A shift that Rivera and general manager Marty Hurney need early results from if they’d like to retain their jobs.

Heading into his second season as owner, David Tepper has already proven he will not settle for mediocrity or live in the past. A new era of Carolina Panthers football is on the horizon, and it began to creep into view following the departures of some key franchise players.