Carolina Panthers General Manager Marty Hurney and Head Coach Ron Rivera discuss possibly drafting a backup quarterback, as well as the off-season progress of starting quarterback Cam Newton. By
The 2019 NFL draft begins Thursday, and as it edges closer, the Carolina Panthers are more focused than ever on their selection targets — especially after they used 29 of their 30-allotted “official” pre-draft visits before the period ended this week.
The Panthers’ top two needs remain simple, head coach Ron Rivera and general manager Marty Hurney reiterated during their press conference this week: Get more protection for quarterback Cam Newton up front; and revive their pass-rush.