The second round of the NFL draft always shows the disparity between who the media liked and who teams actually wanted at the top of that year's class. This year is no different, and that disparity has worked out in the favor of the Carolina Panthers. The board is still heavy with probably-talented offensive line and defensive back prospects.
The Panthers don't have a slam dunk starter at either left guard or free safety. Their depth across the line and the defensive backfield is also perilously thin. An ideal second round pick can go a long way towards filling one of those holes.