Panthers Have 'One of the Least Appealing WR Groups on Paper'

Is Carolina's receiver room really that bad?

Trevor Sikkema Pro Football Focus recently ranked the wide receiver groups in the NFL and tabbed the Panthers 31st overall, putting them ahead of only the Houston Texans.

"You could make a case for the Panthers being ranked last on this list. But I wanted to give some respect to veterans Adam Thielen and Hayden Hurst, who have been added to this group to at least elevate this receiving corps' floor.

"Terrace Marshall Jr. could be in for a big season, which would be huge for them. Plus, I have a lot of faith in rookie Jonathan Mingo, especially in the second half of the upcoming season once he gets his feet wet. They also have D.J. Chark to stretch the field for them if they open things up.

"It’s one of the least appealing groups on paper, but it might not be as hopeless as many think."

Although I do agree there are still some concerns with the position group, I find it hard to believe they are the 31st-best unit in the league. Adam Thielen and DJ Chark are better than anything the Titans, Cardinals, Patriots, and a few others have. And if Terrace Marshall Jr. finally develops into a reliable go-to option, this could be a top-20 receiver unit. 

Just because the Panthers don't have a true No. 1 at the moment doesn't mean they don't have anything. They have several pieces to spread the ball around to including tight end Hayden Hurst and running back Miles Sanders.

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