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The Panthers have the No. 16 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft." Panthers 2019 NFL DraftThe Panthers bolster their pass rush with DE Montez Sweat in Dan Kadar’s latest mock draftNew Michael Palardy Jersey ,46commentsThe Panthers have the No. 16 pick in the 2019 NFL Draft.ESTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:The Panthers bolster their pass rush with DE Montez Sweat in Dan Kadar’s latest mock draftTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Joe Robbins/Getty ImagesThere’s no denying the Carolina Panthers need to improve their pass rush. Once a staple of past great Carolina teams, the pass rush was a giant blemish throughout the 2018 season. Julius Peppers (who just turned 39) was due to become a free agent in March, but he announced his retirement beginning of February. The Panthers will need to address the absence of the Hall of Famer defensive end in the 2019 NFL Draft. Usually drafting a defensive end high in the draft is thought of as a risk. But considering the Panthers’ dire need and what they currently have on roster, there’s no question that Carolina needs to take advantage of the pool of talented defensive ends entering this year’s draft. In Dan Kadar’s latest mock draft for SB Nation, he continues to project that the Panthers will address their need at the pass rush with the No. 16 overall pick.Last week, Kadar predicted that Carolina would take Clelin Ferrell at No. 16. While Kadar still mocks the Panthers to take a defensive end at No. 16 https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Sam-Mills-Jersey , this week it’s Montez Sweat. My takeSweat is an interesting specimen. At the Senior Bowl, he measured at 6-foot-6 and 252 pounds. Yet, it was his wingspan that was even more impressive. With arms that measure across at 84.5 inches, he recorded the longest ever wingspan for an edge prospect since the NFL Combine’s information became public in 1999. In his two years at Mississippi State, he recorded 30 tackles for loss and and 22.5 sacks. During the Senior Bowl, it was clear that his length was an advantage as he was able to surpass blockers. He also showed off his speed and strength. On paper https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Christian-Mccaffrey-Jersey , he definitely seems like a legit pick. However, despite his mighty hand techniques and ability to defend the run, Sweat has his limitations on lateral mobility. His tight hips and upright stance allow him to be riddled in the pocket. He may be a liability if he’s depended on to create separation by changing direction quickly. While he’s a combination of both developed skills and potential, he’s not quite a finished product. Do the Panthers really have time to teach Sweat the fundamentals on how to convert speed to power? Or are the Panthers better off drafting one of the other polished defensive ends? Panthers head coach Ron Rivera took a walk down memory lane at his Tuesday press conference.The team’s chances of making the playoffs despite losing their last five games was a major topic of conversation and Rivera noted that the team has “been here before” in reference to the 2014 season. Those Panthers went from 3-2 to 3-8-1 before winning four straight to take the NFC South.This year’s team has gone from 6-2 to 6-7, but they remain alive with three games left to play in the season.“We have a chance,” Rivera said. “Five percent. That’s what they’re giving us https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Daryl-Williams-Jersey , so that’s what we’ll take. … Some guys thrive on it; some guys don’t. We’ll see.”Most outlets give the Panthers higher odds of making the playoffs after the Vikings loss on Monday night, but they aren’t strong by anyone’s estimation.That 2014 team that Rivera mentioned started its closing run with a win over the Saints and two of the final three games this year are against New Orleans, so history could wind up repeating itself if this team thrives in desperation mode as well.