Carolina Panthers' Offensive Line: Drafting Tough Interior Guys

0:00It's April 6th. From kickoff to the final whistle, this is NFL News Today, powered by AI. I'm Cory with the story. With the NFL draft just under three weeks out, Bleacher reports Alex Valentine spotlighted a surprising need for every team and for the Carolina. Panthers, it's the interior of their offensive line. They got a top-notch guard duo in Damien Lewis and Robert Hunn, both signed last year. This ranked 7th among guards by Proflip Ball focused this season with a 77.7 grade while Hunn made the Pro Bowl, but played. Just two regular games plus the playoffs due to injury. The Panthers lost center Cade Mayes to free agency and grabbed Luke Fortner on a one-year deal from arrival, but folks see that spot as shaky. Long-term, especially with pricey guards locked in, Valentine suggests drafting tough interior guys like Georgia Tech's Keelan Rutledge, Iowa's Ginnings Dunker, or Kansas State Sam Hecht, who could, compete at center or guard, and add real physicality up front.

1:04The lines flipping big time next year with Rashid Walker stepping in at left tackle for the injured Iqam Iqanu plus losses like Mayes to Detroit, and others to free agency or retirement. So Dan Morgan might grab fresh talent late April to solidify it all.