Brian Beversluis takes a look at the impact Vernon Butler will have on the defensive line's depth chart
When fielding a Super Bowl caliber roster, a team ends up having some difficult choices to make, usually ending with a solid talent losing a roster spot. It's a tricky thing, trying to manage a deep roster with young talent. That's what happens when you build through the draft, and this offseason the Panthers loaded up on defensive prospects.
Defensive Tackle
Rookies
Vernon Butler (1st round pick)
Projected Starters
Depth
Gettleman once again flipped the finger at draft analysts, electing to take another defensive tackle with the precious first round pick.