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The Panthers have more running backs than they know what to do with -- and have invested too many premium resources at this position.

Each of the past two years has seen the Carolina Panthers finish below .500, but they have ended both seasons on positive notes.

The Carolina Panthers' trash-talking defensive end got leaner during the offseason, dropping nearly 15 pounds.

A determined Carolina Panthers' Luke Kuechly makes his way to the practice fields for NFL football practice in Charlotte, N.C., Thursday, May 23, 2013.

The Charlotte-native was sheepish when asked earlier this year about the possibility of coming to Carolina, but his prohibitive contract demands could relegate the idea to a dream -- unless the Panthers are willing to make a sacrifice.

Each year Pro Football Focus pick players who will stand out. This year they're paying attention to one of the Panthers' cornerbacks.

Not all aspects of the 2012 Carolina Panthers defense struck fear into the hearts of opposing teams, however, I am of the belief that our pair of nasty defensive ends most certainly did.

Dave Gettleman has preached patience when looking at the Carolina Panthers' team needs, but is this approach more smoke than substance? Despite a successful draft, the Carolina Panthers still have myriad needs left unfilled.

Lots of odds and ends around the division on this Monday. Let's take a look: ATLANTA FALCONS Marc Sessler ranks the Falcons and Saints as the fifth-best rivalry in the NFL.

Several hours after being cut by the Panthers on Monday morning, defensive end Thomas Keiser said he expects to land on his feet.

Then again, he didn't expect Purdue's Kawann Short would be there in the middle of the second round.

Tom Sorensen has been a columnist at The Observer for 20 years and has been at the paper for 25, writing about nearly every sport in the Carolinas.

The weeks following the NFL draft are where you typically see turnover in scouting departments, especially with new general managers.

There is a lot to be excited for, but there are significant pitfalls the Panthers need to avoid this year.

With OTAs and training camp around the corner, the Carolina Panthers are making the necessary preparations to put the best team possible on the football field.

The selection of Star Lotulelei by the Carolina Panthers was the perfect union of best player available meeting need.

Will any of Carolina's undrafted free agent signings find a home on the final roster? Jeremy Brevard-USA TODAY Sports The Carolina Panthers wrapped up their draft last weekend and jumped right into the free-agent pool once the final pick was made.

The NFL draft is in the rear-view mirror, and the Carolina Panthers are ready to embark upon rookie minicamp and their upcoming organized team activities .

Carolina Panthers B+ Getting Star Lotulelei at 14 was a steal, plain and simple.

As Panthers General Manager Dave Gettleman and coach Ron Rivera stepped up on a riser Saturday at Bank of America Stadium, the ties they wore the first two nights of the draft were gone and the collars on their button-down blue shirts were open.