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usher when asked which is the bigger need." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityLog In or Sign UpLog InSign UpFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 322 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomFiled under:SB Nation FanPulsePanthers 2019 NFL Draft#FanPulse: Panthers fans believe that edge rusher is the team’s biggest need ahead of draft weekendNew Blue Mario Addison Jersey ,32commentsThe fanbase is divided between offensive tackle and edge rusher when asked which is the bigger need.EDTShareTweetShareShare#FanPulse: Panthers fans believe that edge rusher is the team’s biggest need ahead of draft weekendPanthers fans, sign up for FanPulse here!In a recent FanPulse survey, Panthers fans answered the question ‘What is the Carolina Panthers’ biggest need?’ and the votes were primarily split between two options: offensive tackle and edge rusher. According to our participants, the Panthers’ biggest need heading into the 2019 NFL Draft is an edge rusher.Offensive tackle wasn’t too far behind the top spot, though, and there’s a good reason why. The Panthers have a major need at both positions, and will hopefully address those needs with some of their seven picks in the draft this weekend. But who should they draft? We’ve gone back and forth, and around and around over and over again for the past several months trying to answer this question, and we still don’t have a definitive answer. But hey, that’s what makes this whole thing fun, right? (That is why y’all like this right? Just to argue with each other?)2019 SB Nation NFL mock draftCheck out this exclusive recap of the 2019 SB Nation writers’ mock draft from our podcast network!Here’s a short list of prospects at each position that the Panthers can — and should — consider drafting with the No. 16 pick in the draft. (Full disclosure: The players are listed in alphabetical order to avoid bias.)Edge rusherBrian Burns, Florida State: The Panthers have said multiple times this offseason that they want to use a hybrid defense that contains both traditional 4-3 and 3-4 looks depending on the in-game situation. They’ve backed this sentiment up with the addition of veteran Bruce Irvin in free agency Limited DJ Moore Jersey , and they could continue building on this philosophy with the selection of Burns. Burns would be a good addition as a pass rusher and could line up at 3-4 outside linebacker on Day 1 for the Panthers, and would be a solid rotational piece during his rookie season. If he’s there at No. 16, the Panthers should seriously consider writing his name on their card.Clelin Ferrell, Clemson: Ferrell is a more traditional 4-3 defensive end, but the Panthers need some of those in the worst way. Currently there are only five edge rushers on the roster: The aforementioned Irvin, Mario Addison, Efe Obada, Bryan Cox Jr. and Marquis Haynes. I’m not sold on this group being good enough to compete in the NFC South, and I believe if the Panthers want to draft a pass rusher then they should seriously consider taking Ferrell if he is available.Montez Sweat, Mississippi State: Reports are starting to materialize about concerns over Sweat’s health that have dropped him completely off of some draft boards. The Panthers should do their due diligence to find out if these concerns are valid or if we’re looking at a repeat of the 2014 draft when Star Lotulelei fell into the Panthers’ lap over a ‘heart condition’. If it’s the former, then the Panthers should wait and see if Sweat is still there in the second (or even third) round. If it’s the latter, then Hurney should probably sprint to the podium with Sweat’s name written on the card. A slew of XXVIII posts hinted at it yesterday Elite DJ Moore Jersey , and today it is official that Jonathan Stewart signed a one day contract to retire as part of the Carolina Panthers."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomJonathan Stewart retires from the NFL with the Carolina PanthersNew,47commentsA slew of XXVIII posts hinted at it yesterday, and today it is official that Jonathan Stewart signed a one day contract to retire as part of the Carolina Panthers.EDTShareTweetShareShareJonathan Stewart retires from the NFL with the Carolina PanthersNov 26, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Carolina Panthers running back Jonathan Stewart (28) celebrates his touchdown run during the second half of their game against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ed Mulholland-USA TODAY SportsEd Mulholland-USA TODAY SportsAfter a long and storied career with the Carolina Panthers punctuated by a forgettable footnote of six carries for 17 yards backing up Saquon Barkley with the New York Giants, Jonathan Stewart signed a one day contract to formally retire from the NFL as part of the Carolina Panthers.Stewart, aka Beef Stew, J-Stew, and Stewie, amongst others.. finishes his career as the all-time leading rusher for the Carolina Panthers franchise. In ten seasons with the Panthers, he rung in 7 Game DJ Moore Jersey ,318 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns on the ground plus 162 receptions for 1,295 yards and seven touchdowns through the air. What is even crazier to think that without some recurring injury issues and a timeshare as half of “Double Trouble” alongside DeAngelo Williams, he would have easily smashed through the 10,000 yard mark, and maybe well beyond.Stewart is without a doubt the greatest running back this franchise has ever had, and the Double Trouble pairing with DeAngelo Williams stands as one of the most effective duos in modern NFL history. There have been a lot of great memories, mostly having to do with the extreme effectiveness of Jonathan Stewart’s stiff arm...giphy.comphotobucket.comAnd that’s not even the full lot of it. Just have fun and search for “Jonathan Stewart stiff arm gif” and enjoy the full library. Anyway, from all of us at Cat Scratch Reader, and I’m sure the entire Carolina Panthers fan base, we salute you Jonathan Stewart. Thanks for being an incredible football player and outstanding person, and deciding to do it all in Charlotte.giphy.com