ll and Will Grier at No. 100 overall."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 NFL DraftCSR Film RoomPanthers 2019 NFL DraftThe Carolina Panthers improved their roster by drafting Greg Little and Will Grier on Day 2New Blue Cam Newton Jersey ,9commentsThe Panthers drafted Greg Little at No. 37 overall and Will Grier at No. 100 overall.EDTShareTweetShareShareThe Carolina Panthers improved their roster by drafting Greg Little and Will Grier on Day 2Ben Queen-USA TODAY SportsWith Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft over, there’s a lot to reel in from the Carolina Panthers’ latest selections. Marty Hurney addressed additional needs on the offensive line (which came at a steep cost) and found a potential long-term backup for Cam Newton. Were these picks the smartest move the Panthers could’ve made?Assessing Greg LittleCarolina gave people mixed emotions when they decided to trade up to No. 37 to grab offensive tackle Greg Little in exchange for their Nos. 47 and 77 picks. With so much talent in the 2019 class, this could’ve been a costly mistake. Aside from the pass rush, which they implemented in the first round with Brian Burns, the Panthers were in dire need of a true left tackle. While trading away additional picks in the second and third round is risky, the Panthers felt an urge to nab one of the best tackles in the draft. There’s no question that Little has second round talent, if not first. His sloppiness and finesse blocking was an issue in his college career, but these are things that can be cleaned up.He has a build that bulk up and add strength. He has good hand-coordination and arm length. The addition of Little gives Ron Rivera options and stability on the offensive line. With Taylor Moton more confident on the right side and Daryl Williams’ contract set to expire at the end of the season Cam Newton Jersey 2019 , the Panthers needed a promising left tackle to protect Newton. Had the Panthers waited, Little, as well as any of the other tackles, could’ve been gone. The Panthers knew they had a need and a filled an immediate roster spot. I think Little will pay off long-term, which makes the trade worth it. Will Grier offers insuranceLast season spiraled when Newton’s throwing shoulder began to give him issues, resulting in him being benched the last two regular season games in 2018. Carolina never had a secure backup in Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen, who were often called late in games to throw a hail mary. With the No. 100 overall pick, the Panthers gave themselves that much needed insurance when they selected quarterback Will Grier. Grier was viewed as a bit of a dark horse this draft. Some experts suspected he could’ve been a potential first-rounder Blue Luke Kuechly Jersey , but due to lack of development, he fell. Many question if Grier’s success at West Virginia was a benefit of the simplicity of his offense, but there’s no denying Grier has an arm and is confident. With Newton still in rehab for his right shoulder, having a promising backup is key. This selection could show to pay off sooner than later, if things don’t go smoothly for Newton’s rehabbing. Always prepare for the unpredictable, which is exactly what Hurney did. Overall, Hurney and the Panthers played smart in this year’s draft and went after players who will benefit them long-term.Panthers vs Cowboys Friday injury report: Daryl Williams questionable, Curtis Samuel out for season opener The Panthers have released today’s injury report for their season opener against the Cowboys (Sunday at 4:25 p.m. ET on FOX). In today’s report we learn the game day status of everyone who has been battling injuries this week—guard Brendan Mahon is expected to be available on Sunday. The news is not so great for wide receiver Curtis Samuel Luke Kuechly Jersey 2019 , who has officially been ruled out for the season opener while he recovers from a procedure to fix an irregular heartbeat. On the bright side, Chris Manhertz, Amini Silatolu and Daryl Williams are all listes as questionable, so there’s a chance the offensive line isn’t as desperate for bodies as we thought they would be a few days ago. Here’s the full injury report, courtesy of Steve Reed:Panthers injury reportOutWR Curtis Samuel (illness)QuestionableTE Chris Manhertz (foot)G Amini Silatolu (knee)OT Daryl Williams (knee)ProbableG Brendan Mahon (neck)We’ll have more on the Cowboys side of things whenever the information is available.Practice StatusDid not participate in practice = 0% of a player’s normal repetitionsLimited participation in practice = Less than 100% of a player’s normal repetitionsFull participation in practice = 100% of a player’s normal repetitionsGame StatusOut = Player will not playDoubtful = Player unlikely to playQuestionable = Uncertain if player will play