Cat Crave

● By Dean Jones
It's been an interesting start to free agency for the Carolina Panthers. Big changes were always coming thanks to Dan Morgan's promotion, Brandt Tilis' arrival, and the influence of head coach Dave Canales in the decision-making process. Not many expected the alterations to be so extreme. Several established veterans were released to provide future financial flexibility. Brian Burns was traded to the New York Giants for what many believed to be way below market value. Others like Frankie Luvu opted to take their chances elsewhere despite having an extension offer on the table. Change is never easy, but it was necessary following a two-win campaign that was one of the lowest moments in franchise history. This was always going to take time. The priority has been surrounding quarterback Bryce Young with stable protection and better weapons. Those in power are cutting costs on defense and hoping coordinator Ejiro Evero can do more with less. It's a risky strategy, but one the new regime believes can bear fruit.