NFL analyst reveals Panthers' biggest remaining offseason priority heading into 2024 season

After making a series of personnel improvements, the lingering question for the Carolina Panthers is the secondary. 

However, that isn't a priority NFL.com's Kevin Patra believes that Panthers should focus on moving forward. 

Patra recently put together a list of offseason priorities for all 32 teams. When it came to the Panthers, what mattered was the development of Bryce Young – the Panthers' first overall pick in 2023. 

"The Panthers' offseason moves highlighted a desire to improve the supporting cast for the second-year QB," Patra writes. 

"Carolina spent big money to upgrade the interior of the offensive line in hopes that the shorter Young would have better pockets to throw from. They traded for veteran receiver Diontae Johnson and moved up to select WR Xavier Legette in the draft's first round. The Panthers also added second-round running back Jonathon Brooks and athletic fourth-round tight end Ja'Tavion Sanders. 

"On paper, the situation has been bolstered. It's on coach Dave Canales and his staff to develop an offense that maximizes Young's attributes. The coach was hired for his work with Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield for the past two years. The Panthers need the same magic to dig Young out of his rookie misery." 

Young has been the priority in Carolina from the first day he stepped on the field. Heading into his second year, the Panthers have prioritized getting him the help that he needs to thrive in an NFL system. Now it just comes down to the second-year signal caller living up to the potential he was billed of having heading into the 2023 draft.