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With the offseason officially underway, will examine what's next for all 32 teams. The series continues with the .What's changing?General manager Dave Gettleman has been a the past two years. With hands tied by the of the previous regime, Gettleman has cobbled together the first back-to-back division winners in NFC South history, relying heavily on Alexander Romanov Jersey rookies and afterthought free agents. This is the first offseason in which Gettleman is able to "," spending money to fill holes.Gettleman made it clear last month that he views as a franchise quarterback. That said, the are in no rush to hammer out a long-term deal. Instead, they are poised to exercise Newton's fifth-year option at $14.667 million. The franchise tag is available next offseason, if nece sary. Newton , but he's a NFL quarterback.Don't expect many earth-shattering changes this offseason. This roster got its makeover in November, when coach Ron Rivera jettisoned slow veterans and overhauled the secondary. The were a materially different team in December and January than the previous three months.Biggest free agents*DE :* The are after the defensive end sat out 15 games while on the Exempt/Commi sioner's Permi sion List last season. It's unclear yet if Hardy will be forced to open the 2015 season under suspension for .*OT :* Carolina's offensive line finally coalesced in the second half of the season with and emerging at left guard and right tackle, respectively. Unfortunately, Bell remained the weak link at left tackle. Newton needs an upgrade on his blind side.*DT :* Edwards is entering his mid-30s, and the third-year duo of and is ready for more snaps. The also agreed to bring back veteran defensive tackle on a one-year deal. If Edwards is ditched, the will need to pick up a rotational tackle via free agency or the draft.Other key free agents:, and On the way out?*RB :* Williams said on Feb. 23 that the , freeing Ron Rivera to give a more talented and effective additional carries. Dumping Williams will leave dead money on the cap, but the can reduce that charge by $2.3 million by designating the transaction as a post-June 1 cut.Gettleman doesn't have much more fat to trim because he chopped and late in the season and released veteran safety earlier this offseason.What they needIt starts with speed on offense. That need became when undrafted rookie , an afterthought to start the season, went down with a shoulder injury in the Wild Card round victory over the . This roster could use another receiver to ease in this year and succeed in 2016. Other areas to hit on offense include left tackle and backup running back. As Gettleman is wont to say, the defense could use a "hog molly" or two inside and another "blue goose" pa s rusher, as well as a young safety to push .Offseason crystal ballThe don't seem to be in any hurry to extend Newton's contract. It's more likely that tight end and linebacker , two of the best at their respective positions, will be rewarded with new deals in advance of their walk years. If the front office needs to free up money, they can restructure 's $20 million cap hit. Gettleman will take a "best player available" approach into the draft, with wide receiver and offensive tackle perhaps highest on the list of priorities.The latest Podcast and gives updates on and . Find more content on . Camden Thiesing Jersey