Carolina Panthers sign Rico Dowdle; still have offensive needs

Dennis Cox & Chris Lea discuss Carolina Panthers GM Dan Morgan and head coach Dave Canales going heavy with signing defensive players on the first day of NFL Free Agency, but have added running back Rico Dowdle. Also, Chris & Dennis emphasize the need for speed on offense. Signings including safety Tre'von Moehrig, DT Bobby Brown III, DT Treshawn Wharton, and DE Patrick Jones II. Panthers also re-signed CB Mike Jackson, while also signing CB Jaycee Horn to a massive contract extension.

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