The Panthers started the season on shaky ground when it came to cornerback play, but that shouldn't be the case come next season because of how two rookies steadied the ship. James Bradberry and Daryl Worley – the Panthers' second- and third-round picks in the 2016 NFL Draft – started nine of the final 10 games together and look like starting material going forward.
"You believe the future is going to be bright," head coach Ron Rivera said. "The thing they've got to do is continue to be committed and continue to develop their craft.