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Will Panthers draft OL or RB?

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The general consensus for weeks has been that the Panthers will take an offensive tackle with the 13th pick. That's still probably the leading option. But think about Carolina's lineup next season if they pick Illinois' Rashard Mendenhall or Oregon's Jonathan Stewart with the 13th overall pick. Suddenly, they'd have a big, powerful back to pair with DeAngelo Williams. The new tandem could be formidable and provide the balance needed to free receiver Steve Smith in the passing game, especially with D.J. Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad already on board to lend depth at receiver.

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April 13, 2008  10:09 AM ET

Mendenhall would be a nice addition but they really need a LT or DE.

April 13, 2008  11:54 AM ET

Anyone would fill a need.

April 13, 2008  03:12 PM ET

If the line doesn't block, it won't matter who carries the ball.

April 13, 2008  04:32 PM ET

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April 13, 2008  05:21 PM ET

with another season under his belt, DeAngelo will flourish....IF they get some blockers...so they surely need that OL...

April 13, 2008  06:47 PM ET

ggod they need another ofensiver lineman

 
April 14, 2008  11:49 AM ET

Here's what I propose:
Panthers Trade Julius Peppers and a 3rd rounder to the NY Jets for their 1st rounder and take Darren McFadden
Then take Ryan Clady with the #13 pick.

If the Panthers want to contend they need to make some big moves. Granted, giving up Pep would be tough, but tell me the Jets wouldn't jump at the opportunity to have someone to go after Brady twice a year.

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