4 potential mistakes the Carolina Panthers made this offseason

Not signing Taylor Moton long-term (yet)

The Carolina Panthers had their opportunity to sign right tackle Taylor Moton long-term, Instead, they decided to franchise tag him for the 2021 season.

In 2017, Moton was drafted No. 64 overall out of Western Michigan. Once he secured the starting position, he did not miss a single snap.

According to Pro Football Focus, he’s played 3,225 snaps and only allowed 10 sacks in four years. Moton has been healthy his entire NFL career and a brick wall for the quarterback that can be relied upon heavily.

Moton has faced many great pass-rushers during his career and always held his own. The player has never been a problem on or off the field for the Panthers, further enhancing his high character and overall influence.

Every season he exceeds expectations and locks down the right side of the offensive line.

With the left tackle position changing every season for the Panthers, one would expect them to secure Moton at the earliest possible opportunity.

There is still time to do this before the deadline, but Moton might be going into Year 5 with a chip on his shoulder after not getting a long-term deal.

With the presence of Moton, the Panthers must take advantage of his skills and abilities. They cannot afford to let a great player like him walk and hit the free-agent market under any circumstances.

Some believed going into the offseason it was between Moton and a playmaker that was drafted alongside him in 2017.

The Panthers did not re-sign wide receiver Curtis Samuel, who signed for the Washington Football Team, so signing Moton to an extension was a no-brainer.

Terms haven’t been agreed upon as yet and one hopes the Panthers do not regret their decision if Moton heads into the season on the franchise tag.