A majority of the Carolina Panthers offseason has been spent on solidifying the pass rush in an effort to ensure they remain competitive within their division. Facing quarterbacks Drew Brees and Matt Ryan twice a season, the Panthers need to disrupt opponents every chance they get to not only assist their secondary but improve from a dramatic decline in their own production.
Lost in the additions of Gerald McCoy, Bruce Irvin and first-round pick Brian Burns have been the subtle changes at wide receiver. General manager Marty Hurney has been slowly constructing a roster filled with players who mesh with the plans of offensive coordinator Norv Turner, adding a few new faces among an unproven group of receivers.