NFL Lockout's Impact On The Carolina Panthers

New head coach Ron Rivera inherits a roster that isn't very talented and he will have a big decision to make when the NFL Draft opens on April 28. The Panthers must decide if they like Cam Newton enough to be their quarterback of the future. Rivera is walking into a very difficult situation and I don't expect things to get better for the Panthers this season. Rivera's first order of business should be to revamp Carolina's defense and restore the toughness that was once there. The potentially good news for Panthers fans, they should get a chance to see Newton flash some of his athletic brilliance at some point this year.