Okay, so there are a lot of armchair GMs out there in the blogosphere, but only a few are actually stupid enough to put a detailed plan of what they would do to fix "their" team. Lucky for you guys, I'm that stupid. I chose the Carolina Panthers being a resident of North Carolina and, well, because they have a ton of problems. Short-term solutions (also known as "what to fix this season"):

1) Bench Jake Delhomme. It's the ultimate slap in the face for a guy who has led your franchise to a Super Bowl, but through 3 games this season Delhomme has 7 interceptions, which leads the league. It's clear that he's lost something with his arm, and he is not confident in any thing he is doing right now. Play Matt Moore or any other QB who will play this season until Jake gets right - if that ever happens.

2) Sign Julius Peppers long-term. I don't care what it takes, there is no reason that Julius Peppers should not be a Carolina Panther for his entire career. If it's a $12M/yr contract, do it. If it's a $20M/yr contract, do it. The guy is a top-5 defensive player in the league and he deserves to be paid like it. He had 1 tackle last night in a MNF loss to Dallas, but if 31 other NFL teams want this guy, you know you have something special.

3) Trade for a DT. There are a few players on this Carolina Panthers roster who have trade value (Dwayne Jarrett, Damione Lewis, Na'il Diggs, Hilee Taylor, Richard Marshall), and there are a few who are untouchable (Steve Smith, Deangelo Williams/Jonathon Stewart, Jordan Gross, Julius Peppers, Jon Beason, Chris Gamble). If this team wants to compete this year, they will go out and try to trade for a DT who can help this team right now.

Part 2 can be found here: http://hailtothebrighteststarofall.blogspot.com/2009/10/gm-for-day-carolina-panthers-part-ii.html