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We’ve covered it a few times around here, but the offensive tackle position is likely the one that the Carolina Panthers will be focusing on the most this offseason. Between free agents and the NFL’s 2016 Draft, there will be plenty of options.

We’ve looked at the draft’s top prospects, so let’s check out the top options in free agency (in no particular order).

Cordy Glenn

2015 team: Buffalo Bills

Cordy Glenn is an unrestricted free agent this offseason and is only 26 years old, making him a great option long-term. As a left tackle, he will see far more looks by teams needing a young proven player at the line’s most important position, but the Panthers should have enough money to keep their name in the ring with any other offer.

Pro Football Focus had him rated as their ninth best tackle in 2015 and the seventh left tackle specifically. With a 14.4 overall rating, Glenn beat other notable names like Jason Peters, Eugene Monroe and Russell Okung. Best is the fact that he played all 16 games of the season, something he has done regularly since coming into the league in the 2012 draft.

Glenn would likely be looking at a contract that would put him in the top-10 of left tackles. A contract at that spot would be worth around $9-$10 million per season.

Donald Penn

2015 team: Oakland Raiders

The guy rated right under Glenn is Penn, but there is a bit of a drop. While Glenn was rated at 14.4, Penn is sitting at an overall rating of 12.3. With a slight drop in his pass protection rating, he does have a positive run blocking rating, which is significantly more than Glenn.

The knock here is that Penn is 32 years old right now. Even though he played all 16 games in 2015 for the Raiders and has been consistently healthy throughout his career, he’s not a long-term solution to the problem. He would be the perfect stop-gap player while the Panthers find the right one in free agency next season, or one that they draft and develop.

The great thing about Penn is because of his age, he’s not looking at a big contract. His last deal was for two years and $9.6 million, putting him at a value for what he has done. His 10th ranked position overall is well above Michael Oher’s 34th, while being only $1.1 million more per season.

Kelvin Beachum

2015 team: Pittsburgh Steelers

The Steelers are going to try very hard to keep Beachum and for the same reasons, the Panthers should be deeply interested. Even though he had a torn ACL in 2015, he showed great potential in 2014 when he was the fifth rated tackle in the league.

Beachum has always been a better pass blocker than a road grading run blocker, but that is alright for the Panthers. The fifth-year tackle also has experience dealing with a quarterback that runs around and buys more time, making him a great match for quarterback Cam Newton.

Beachum’s injury and only recently finding success will see him earn far less than he is likely worth if he hits his full potential. I’m expecting that a long-term deal could be reached with Beachum for around $8 million a season.

There are a few others out there that could be an upgrade, but have had up and down seasons throughout their careers. While not the greatest tackles in the world Michael Oher and Mike Remmers have been consistent for the Panthers. Without an obvious upgrade, I doubt that general manager Dave Gettleman spends the money to bring in someone through free agency.