There was an eager sense of anticipation among the fans as the Carolina Panthers released their unofficial depth chart before their Week 1 opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Although surprises were at a premium, a few notable topics instantly came up that warranted further discussion.
One of those centered on Carolina's contentious 3-4 defensive front. Dan Morgan made some significant investments in the trenches this offseason, which was entirely understandable after how things unfolded during the previous campaign. The general manager also reportedly refused to include Derrick Brown in a potential trade package for All-Pro edge rusher Micah Parsons, which was the right call.