Ranking the Panthers position groups after the 2020 NFL draft

Let’s reorient ourselves with the state of the roster by ranking each position group on the team, starting with the strongest unit.

7. EDGE

Brian Burns
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Starters: Brian Burns, Yetur Gross-Matos

Backups: Christian Miller, Marquis Haynes, Efe Obada, Stephen Weatherly, Myles Adams

Analysis: This position was hit hard by free agency. Mario Addison and Bruce Irvin may be past their prime, but they were also capable and productive starters with a ton of experience. The Panthers will need Burns to have a breakout season if their EDGE rotation is going to be successful at all. Considering he totaled 7.5 sacks on just 43% of the snaps, that shouldn’t be a problem. Gross-Matos will also have to develop fast or else the other pass rushers will inevitably face more double teams. We’re excited to see what Miller and Haynes can do with more playing time, but aside from those two the depth here is iffy at best.

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