As free agency approached, the Carolina Panthers and general manager Dan Morgan understood what was needed for this roster.
The pass rush and linebacker groups both vastly underwhelmed last season. Andy Dalton showed he was on his last legs as a backup quarterback. Cade Mays needed to make noise entering a contract year, too.
The Panthers did nothing but make big splash after big splash to address their key needs in free agency. While they may not be finished yet after the first wave of the open market, Carolina has received positive fanfare for their signings, along with a superb grade following a chaotic week in the NFL.