2010 Caroline Panthers Offseason Notes

The Carolina Panthers had many holes to fill during the NFL Draft after the loss of many veteran players including quarterback Jake Delhomme. With this in mind, the Panthers went out and got more picks. With the 10 picks they had during the 2010 NFL Draft they were rather balanced drafting 5 defensive players and 5 offensive plays - though 3 of those were quarterbacks.

Carolina Draft Results

Well it looks like it is official - the Carolina Panthers are rebuilding. Their first pick, which was in the first round, was their biggest. They drafted Jimmy Clausen from Notre Dame to be the franchise quarterback of the future. Matt Moore is slotted as the starting position, but Clausen could compete for that spot this year. That could make for a long season and maturation process for Clausen. He didn't drop to the second round for no reason.

Armanti Edwards is the athletic quarterback from Appalachian State. He is open the field as a possible wildcat player. More than likely you will see him as a wide receiver.

Their final quarterback pick was the accomplished Cincinnati quarterback, Tony Pike. This is a nice value pick in the 6th round. Two accomplished passers surely doesn't reflect well on the confidence that upper brass has for Matt Moore.

Carolina Undrafted Free Agents

The Panthers were rather busy signing undrafted free agents. It's hard to say any of them are sure things to make the team. A few of them will make the practice squad on the offensive and defensive line. But don't expect any of them to rock your world anytime soon.

Here is a list of the Panthers undrafted free agent signings:

Ray Hisatake; OL, Hawaii
Kurtis Gregory; OG, Missouri
Mark Ortmann; OT, Michigan
Rashawn Jackson; FB, Virginia
Andrew George; TE, BYU
Oliver Young; WR, South Carolina State
Andre Neblett; DT, Temple
Matt O’Hanlon; S, Nebraska
Blake Hauden; P, Minnesota
Aaron Pettrey; K, Ohio State