CHARLOTTE, N.C. – The first week of Phase 3 of organized team activities is in the books for the Carolina Panthers.

With that there are questions.

Let’s get to them.

@DNewtonespn I know i'm late but is this a make or break year for Shula? #PanthersMailBag — Kekoa (@SickDuck87) May 24, 2015

@DNewtonESPN: You were late, but I saved the question to kick off this week because I'm always interested when fans or media call it a make-or-break year for anybody. There's two ways to look at this. One, offensive coordinator Mike Shula is running the kind of offense that fits coach Ron Rivera's overall philosophy. Remember, Rivera played for the 1985 Chicago Bears that won with a dominating defense and strong running game led by Walter Payton. The Panthers have been most successful under Rivera when the defense and running game are clicking. You could also argue that with Shula finally getting enough pieces on offense -- minus a strong left tackle -- to succeed there are no excuses. So if the offense struggles the blame will fall on him. Personally, I like what Shula is doing. The balance he's seeking with Cam Newton between running and passing is good for Newton's long-term future. If Newton doesn't get the job done, that doesn't necessarily mean a new coordinator is needed. Newton and Shula have a good relationship and mutual respect. So to say this is a make-or-break year for the offensive coordinator seems to put too much on Shula. But do I expect a more wide open and fun offense to watch this season? Yes.

@DNewtonespn given Funchess' size and lack of elite speed, any chace that the Panthers try to make him our 2nd TE? #PanthersMailbag — James (@jbedwards101) May 29, 2015

@DNewtonESPN: No. Devin Funchess was drafted as a wide receiver and will remain one. The Panthers are set at tight end with Greg Olsen, Ed Dickson and Brandon Williams. Funchess would have to add 20 or 30 pounds to his 215-pound frame to play tight end. No. 1 receiver Kelvin Benjamin (6-5, 240) is closer to tight end size, and there are no plans to switch him, either.

@DNewtonespn with Cam healthy, a pretty solid draft, and FA special teams players added are joe webbs days numbered? #PanthersMailbag — Alex Durand (@Coach_Durand) May 27, 2015

@DNewtonESPN: I've written this before, but it's hard for me to imagine Carolina keeping three quarterbacks at the expense of an extra wide receiver, linebacker or defensive back. Unless Joe Webb can prove he's valuable as a receiver and special-teams player, I'd be surprised if he makes the final cut.

@DNewtonespn would Wayne be an upgrade over Cotchery and is our loyalty too strong to cut him? #vetpresence #PanthersMailbag — Mr. Bynum (@cbynum) May 28, 2015

@DNewtonESPN: There are a lot of miles on the 36-year-old Reggie Wayne. What he would offer, if anything, over Jerricho Cotchery (32) at this point probably isn't worth making a move. Plus, as you mentioned, there's the loyalty factor. Management really likes the veteran leadership and guidance Cotchery provides to a young receiving corps. He's also not used to being a star as Wayne was, so he's not as worried about catches or playing time.

@DNewtonespn KB said he was mentally done halfway thru the season is there any concern over that? Could he be overshadowed? #PanthersMailbag — Scotty Parker (@scottyparker25) May 27, 2015

@DNewtonESPN: No concern. Kelvin Benjamin hit the rookie wall that almost every player does in his first NFL season. Once he regained his stride he came on strong, particularly in the playoffs where he had 11 catches for 108 yards and two touchdowns in two games. He's only going to get better with more weapons such as second-round pick Devin Funchess and Ted Ginn Jr. around him.