Does Panthers' offseason checklist include replacing Dalton?
CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Move on from veteran backup quarterback Andy Dalton and develop a young quarterback behind Bryce Young. Sign a middle linebacker who is strong in pass coverage. Sign an edge rusher. Sign a potential fill-in for left tackle Ikem Ekwonu. Re-sign center Cade Mays or sign a free agent. Based on recent interviews with Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan, coach Dave Canales and others at the NFL combine, this is a primary checklist for the reigning NFC South champions entering NFL free agency, which begins at noon ET Monday with the legal negotiating window opening. “When I took over this job the number one thing I wanted to do was make us strong on both sides of the...

