Mailbag: Is Brian Burns a “must-sign” player for the Carolina Panthers?

The Carolina Panthers have until March 5th to either sign Pro Bowl outside linebacker to a new deal or place the franchise tag on him. While the tag appears to be a likely ending to this two saga, is Burns a "must sign" player for the Panthers? Or would the team be better off focusing on repairing its offensive roster even if that means depreciating the defense to do it?

Last year, Baltimore Ravens QB Lamar Jackson became the sixth quarterback to be given the non-exclusive franchise tag, allowing the other 31 teams in the league to negotiate a deal with the two-time MVP QB. If Jackson had agreed to a deal elsewhere, the Ravens could've either opted to match or allow Jackson to leave and then receive two first-round picks in return. Could the non-exclusive tag be an option for the Panthers if they're unable to come to terms with Burns?

The Panthers will be in the market for a top WR this offseason. Could the team look to the Pacific Northwest to find its solution? Would a trade for DK Metcalf, sending Brian Burns to Seattle, be an option for the Panthers?

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