Save for owner David Tepper and the guy who pops the popcorn at Bank of America Stadium, the Carolina Panthers seemingly had everyone in Pittsburgh today. And they’re there, no doubt, for Kenny Pickett.
At the start of what’ll be a key 48 hours for the organization, Carolina’s brass just about flooded the UPMC Sports Performance Complex on Monday. There, they’ve locked in on Pickett—the first of two quarterback prospects that sixth overall selection may ultimately be used on.
Being that this offseason is of particular importance for the current regime, and that their decision with said pick could shape the franchise for years to come, they spared no expense on their representation. While 31 of the NFL’s 32 teams were in attendance at University of Pittsburgh pro day, the Panthers were the only one to send a full house.
That house consisted of:
- General manager Scott Fitterer
- Assistant general manager Dan Morgan
- Head coach Matt Rhule
- Offensive coordinator Ben McAdoo
- Quarterbacks coach Sean Ryan
Also, Rhule and company didn’t mind making themselves at home either:
Pat Narduzzi talking to Carolina Head Coach Matt Rhule @KDKA pic.twitter.com/SypGCMdRy5
— Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) March 21, 2022
Carolina Head Coach Matt Rhule talking to Kenny Pickett. Carolina needs a QB has a ton of interest in Pickett. @KDKA pic.twitter.com/45Q2KApLBD
— Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) March 21, 2022
Matt Rhule hasn’t taken his eyes off Pickett @KDKA pic.twitter.com/7LmllFnAhw
— Rich Walsh KDKA (@RichieWalsh) March 21, 2022
The Panthers are already well-acquainted with the 2021 First-team All-American passer—as he not only put his talents on display all over Carolina’s home turf back in December, but was a former recruit of Rhule’s at Temple University. So, will they get even more well-acquainted come April?
