Sir Purr
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Wide receivers (6): Curtis Samuel, DJ Moore, Jarius Wright, Chris Hogan, Ray-Ray McCloud, Brandon Zylstra
What a difference a year makes. Last year, Devin Funchess and Torrey Smith were atop the depth chart. Funchess is now a Colt and Smith has given way to the young guns – Curtis Samuel and DJ Moore. Jarius Wright and Chris Hogan provide some necessary veteran savvy, but it’s clearly time for Samuel and Moore to be the focus.
McCloud and Zylstra were late additions after being waived by Buffalo and Minnesota on cutdown day. It'll be interesting to see how they assimilate and contribute with Week 1 around the corner.
Tight ends (3): Greg Olsen, Ian Thomas, Chris Manhertz
Greg Olsen is healthy and optimistic he’ll produce at the level we’re all accustomed to seeing. Ian Thomas, the fourth-round pick in 2018, will be counted on to take the next step. Chris Manhertz joined the organization as a bit of a project midway through 2016 and he’s continually made strides.
Offensive line (9): Matt Paradis, Trai Turner, Greg Van Roten, Taylor Moton, Daryl Williams, Greg Little, Dennis Daley, Tyler Larsen, Brandon Greene
Greg Van Roten grabbed hold of the starting left guard spot once again and Daryl Williams, who entered the league as a right tackle, has been working at left tackle all summer. The Panthers have big plans for rookies Greg Little and Dennis Daley, but they'll provide depth initially. Tyler Larsen offers valuable depth and guard and center. Former AAF lineman Brandon Greene is a guy the Panthers are high on.