It became evident during the 2017 NFL season that the Carolina Panthers lacked firepower in their offense. As a result, it seems Carolina will be focused on surrounding quarterback Cam Newton with some more weapons moving forward.

Their first point of emphasis will undoubtedly be at the wide receiver position following the group's lackluster outing last season. According to ESPN's David Newton, will essentially clean house on the outside similar to what the Philadelphia Eagles did in the offseason:

Outside of Devin Funchess, Curtis Samuel and Damiere Byrd, nobody at this position should feel safe as the 2018 roster takes shape. There could be an overhaul similar to what the Philadelphia Eagles went through last season en route to the Super Bowl.

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A potential overhaul should come as no surprise considering running back Christian McCaffrey was arguably the team's most prolific receiver last season after leading the team with 80 receptions. Clocking in behind McCaffrey is Devin Funchess, who seems to be safe from any potential cuts thanks to his team-leading 840 receiving yards.

Funchess had taken over as the No. 1 option after wide receiver Kelvin Benjamin was traded to the Buffalo Bills midway through the season. While he has shown signs of promise, his lack of consistency hardly suggests he can maintain such role moving forward. Meanwhile, it seems the Panthers are also not giving up on their two young project wideouts in Curtis Samuel and Damiere Byrd, who together boast three total years of NFL experience.

Fortunately, there are some big names set to hit the market. Most notably with wide receiver Jarvis Landry being made available for trade by the Miami Dolphins.