Even though the Carolina Panthers have the playoffs in sight with four games remaining, some critical decisions await general manager Dan Morgan this offseason. And if he gets them right, this upstart franchise could be among the contenders next time around.
That is how high the stakes are for Morgan in his third offseason. He's got a long-term plan, and his methodical roster-building has been a breath of fresh air. But with the Panthers right on the cusp of greatness, perhaps taking some bolder moves could enter his thought process.
And one NFL Draft analyst thought Morgan should throw a curveball so big it would catch everyone by surprise.