Panthers Draft Prep: Best Player, Not Position

0:00On April 14th, the Carolina Panthers are deep into draft prep, hosting top 30 visits that tour the whole facility, from strength coaches to execs, like Brant Tiles and headman Dave Canales. It's all about sizing up if these guys fit the building vibe, not just on field skills, catching them at different moments throughout a long day. No cap on why receivers here, even after grabbing Tedaroa McMillan, 8th overall last year, and Xavier Leget 32nd, the year before, GM Dan. Morgan says they take another at their 19th pick, if he's the best player. With all those 7 on 7 camps polishing kids early, the receiver pool is stacked deeper than ever. Staff reactions highlight wanting immediate impact at 19, whether it's another wide out, tight end, safety, or pass rusher. Morgan and Canales stress, best available overfilling depth, though some positions take longer to develop. They plan to lock in Bryce Young's 5th year option, right after the draft, once cap space clears up.

1:02On defense, they cut Tiles of veteran tackle Ashahn Robinson after two solid years, missing his leadership but eyeing draft gyms like those Clemson, studs or others with first round grades to bolster Dare Brown and the crew. As the draft week hits, Morgan's crew stays flexible on trades, they've wheeled and deal plenty lately with 7 picks, but it'll all hinge on the board falling right, keeping options wide open to snag that perfect impact piece.