Carolina Panthers

On the one hand, the 2025 Panthers captured their first NFC South championship since 2015. On the other hand, Carolina's brutal -69 point differential was the 10th-worst mark in the league and reflects the reality that this team wasn't exactly, you know, overly good at any single facet of playing football.

Looking ahead to 2026, the front office has the No. 19, 51 and 83 draft picks along with good-not-great available cap space to work with. Unfortunately, there are more than a few roster holes to plug for a team that hasn't posted a winning record since 2017.

Pass Rush: Derrick Brown is a beast on the interior, but otherwise more capable bodies need to be added to the trenches.

Offensive Line: Carolina has also drafted only two offensive linemen in Rounds 1-3 during the last five drafts combined, which is tied for the third-lowest mark in the league.

Pass Catcher: With next season looking like a make-or-break year for Bryce Young as the potential long-term leader of the franchise, it's more paramount than ever to make sure he has a competent group of playmakers to throw the football to.