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Today’s team is the Carolina Panthers.
12. Carolina Panthers
Keegan’s highest rated player: Luke Kuechly, linebacker
Biggest strength: Front seven
Biggest weakness: Wide receiver
Best offseason move: Signing Dontari Poe
Worst offseason move: Not replacing Marty Hurney at general manager
Game to circle on calendar: Week 15, vs. New Orleans
Breakout candidate: Donte Jackson, cornerback
Key players in contract years: C.