Panthers Boost Defense with Draft Picks

Carolina’s tactic of upping offensive players in last year’s NFL draft proved highly successful for the Panthers, and at this year’s draft it was defensive players the Panthers were on the prowl for. In deals that brought defensive end Everette Brown, cornerbacks Sherrod Martin and Captain Munnerlyn and defensive tackle Corvey Irvin to Carolina, the Panthers traded away some crucial draft picks for next year in assuring the team’s rebuilding process goes smoothly this year after being hit hard in the offseason.

Carolina’s trades included the acquisition of DE Everette Brown (of Florida State) from San Francisco in exchange for the Panthers’ first-round pick in the 2010 Draft, and the team also traded its sixth-round pick for Oakland’s seventh-round pick this year and their sixth-round pick in 2010, taking CB Captain Munnerlyn with this newly-acquired 216th selection.

As for Julius Peppers, still nothing was done before or during the draft to ship him elsewhere. When prompted about what’s to come with Peppers, John Fox simply mentioned, “I have not communicated with him. We’ll keep you posted.” It’s yet unsure whether or not Peppers will show up at Friday’s minicamp.

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