... offseason.  Salary cap issues, the lack of available free agents that would fit well, and a general satisfaction with the current roster all contributed to the lack of movement made by the Panthers' front office as far as personnel is concerned.

They dismissed some older veterans in the secondary and at running back, but quickly replaced them through the draft.  They locked down their stars, and added some depth on the defensive line through the draft.  They lost a few players through free agency that they could no longer afford, but quickly noted that there were replacements on the roster, even though they were young and inexperienced.

When all was said and done, the 2009 Panthers looked a lot like the 2008 ver...

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