Friday Mailbag: Should the Carolina Panthers consider drafting a CB with the 8th pick?

The Carolina Panthers are faced with a significant decision on the first night of the 2025 NFL Draft. The team has clear concerns regarding their defensive performance and needs to address these issues during the offseason. The most pressing needs on defense are at defensive tackle and edge rusher. However, it’s worth considering whether drafting a cornerback with the 8th overall pick might also be a smart move as the Panthers work to rebuild their struggling defense.

It was announced on Monday that Shaq Thompson will not be returning to the Panthers for the 2025 season after spending all ten years of his career in Charlotte. Where does Shaq rank among the top defensive players in Carolina Panthers history?

In other news, Jonathan Allen, the defensive tackle for the Washington Commanders, has become the latest veteran to request a trade. Would a trade for Allen make sense for the Panthers? Or would it be more beneficial for them to address the defensive tackle position through the draft or free agency?

Julian Council addresses these questions from listeners in this week's edition of the Weekly Friday Mailbag.

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