Locked On Panthers

The Carolina Panthers are coming off a 5-12 season in Dave Canales' first year as head coach and Dan Morgan's first year as general manager. More importantly, the Panthers have successfully begun to develop Bryce Young into the franchise quarterback they hoped he would become when they selected him first overall two years ago. With the quarterback position no longer a major concern for the Panthers, this has freed Morgan and Canales to address other needs on the roster in order to build around Young. Julian Council explains why the upcoming offseason may be the most crucial in franchise history.Morgan met with the Charlotte media on Monday afternoon to reflect on his first season as the team's general manager. During that press conference, he hinted at his plans for Jaycee Horn and Ickey Ekwonu's futures in Carolina. Could both players sign extensions this offseason?How far are the Panthers from contending? Unlike the AFC West, where Patrick Mahomes reigns supreme, or the AFC East, where Josh Allen has taken