Carolina's All-Pro moved to Washington, but last year's leader in thievery is still around. So Thieves Ave. remains open for business.

"The mantra, the mindset has not changed," said Panthers' safety Kurt Coleman, who racked up a team-high nine interceptions last year. "The personnel has, and it's cool. We have new people ready to step up in the wings."

But it's those new people that have many questioning how the secondary will come close to its 2015 production, which featured a league-leading 39 take-aways and 24 interceptions.

"Is that what they are this year?" receiver Philly Brown wondered when asked about Thieves Ave.

Yes, Philly — that's why they still have the sign posted above their lockers at Bank of America Stadium.

"I don't think the young guys are in it," Brown continued. "Until they prove that they can be a part of it, you shouldn't just be able to walk on and be in such a prestigious group like Thieves Ave."

Fair enough.

The last time Zack Sanchez played in a game, he was part of an Oklahoma defense chasing Clemson in the Orange Bowl.

Daryl Worley's last game was versus Arizona State in something called the Cactus Bowl.

James Bradberry's final appearance for Samford was against Mercer.

So, yeah, it's unlikely one of the draft picks will immediately replace the gaping hole left by Josh Norman.

"Josh had a great season," Coleman countered, "but it took Josh four seasons to have a superstar-caliber season."

That's also a good point. But concerns about the secondary aren't focused on the 2019 season. The Panthers showed their faith in Coleman with a 3-year extension he signed Wednesday, but plenty of question marks surround him.

Will Tre Boston settle in as a dependable starter? And who's going to start at any of the three cornerback slots?

Bené Benwikere should, but he's not yet fully recovered from a broken leg. Bradberry is a favorite to start at one of the outside spots, but how the Panthers fill their oft-used nickel role is TBD.

And not only is Norman up in D.C., but Thieves Ave. also lost respected residents Roman Harper and Charles Tillman. That leaves Coleman as the leading veteran on a street that needs maintenance — and patience.

"Are they going to get beat a few times in a game? Yeah, probably. But if you learn from it, you come back and you make those plays when they try to hit you again, that's the true definition of a pro," Coleman said.

"They know there's going to be some growing pains, but we're going to work through those, we're going to stick with them and I'm excited for what we've got."