The Carolina Panthers weren’t messing around with this whole evolving the offense thing.
In fact, Ron Rivera might need a stronger word.
Like overhaul.
In Thursday’s first round of the NFL draft, the Panthers selected a small, fast athletic playmaker who fills more positions than a temp agency.
Then in Friday’s second round, general manager Dave Gettleman did it again.
Christian McCaffrey, the multi-purpose athlete from Stanford drafted No. 8 overall, is a running back who can play slot receiver.
Curtis Samuel, the multi-purpose athlete from Ohio State drafted No. 40 overall, is a slot receiver who can play running back.