Carolina Panthers general manager Dave Gettleman said on Jan. 3 that the staff would spend two weeks analyzing the team, looking to avoid hasty, emotional decisions. The Observer will do the same, position by position. Up next: Tight ends.
Three things to know
u25aa Ol’ Faithful: Because of trusty veteran Greg Olsen, the Panthers’ status at tight end remains one of the best in the league. Olsen made history this year by becoming the first NFL tight end ever to have three consecutive 1,000-yards-receiving seasons. A bonus for Carolina? He’s not going anywhere anytime soon.