Panthers once again named as possible trade suitor for disgruntled superstar

The Carolina Panthers seem to be on their way up. However, there's still a big gap between them and true contenders like the Seattle Seahawks and the Philadelphia Eagles—who both boast two of the most destructive defensive lines in the NFL.

One way that the Panthers could shrink that gap is by making a trade for a blue-chip defender like New York Giants superstar Dexter Lawrence, whose may be on the outs in the Big Apple. And the three-time Pro Bowler has once again been linked to Carolina—this time, by James Dator at SB Nation.

Dator writes that the Panthers are one of five potential "perfect fits" for Lawrence:

Bobby Brown III is the weakest part of the Panthers defense now, and Dexter Lawrence could make Carolina absolutely terrifying. A line with Derrick Brown and Lawrence, set off by Jaelan Phillips rushing off the edge could make for one of the better units in the NFL.

The rest of the defensive line would leave something to be desired. But pairing Lawrence with Derrick Brown would instantly give Carolina the most lethal interior rotation in football.

That would take a lot of pressure off the second level, which should be much improved following the addition of inside linebacker Devin Lloyd. In fact, it's difficult to imagine a more impactful acquisition for this defense.