What's the deal at safety?
Despite having a great draft, the Panthers didn't fill their safety needs.
Mike Minter is in his last season.
Nate Salley and
Cam Newton are the next-best safeties. Other than re-signing
Colin Branch, the Panthers have to look at the depleted safety market for answers. The organization made a wise choice in trading down in the draft's first round instead of just taking the next-best safety,
Reggie Nelson (Jacksonville selected the Florida star 21st overall). Carolina had one of its best drafts in years in doing so. But the scramble for safety help continues. Coach John Fox will settle the differences with defensive tackle
Kris Jenkins after shopping him in a trade. Jenkins needs a little motivation, so he will be fine. More will be needed from the defensive line to make the transition easier at safety.
ESPN.com - NFL - Clayton: NFC big questions 
05-09-2007, 10:53 AM
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