June 3, 2008

Mission accomplished: The Panthers believe they are on course to accomplish the goal of re-establishing a power running game following the addition of RB Jonathan Stewart, whom they selected 13th overall in the draft. After some shuffling, the offensive line is beginning to take shape with Jordan Gross moving from right to left tackle, and rookie Jeff Otah stepping into the vacant slot on the right. Carolina added some weapons in the passing game and is expecting free-agent signees D.J. Hackett and Muhsin Muhammad to help stretch the field.

Unfinished business: Panthers head coach John Fox will be holding his breath with every snap QB Jake Delhomme takes in training camp as Delhomme makes his return from Tommy John surgery. Carolina does not have an established veteran backup for Delhomme. Though QB Matt Moore, entering his second season, had a solid three starts late last season, he has yet to establish himself as the QB of the future.