Buckle yourselves in and hold on to the door handle.
With their first two selections in the 2017 NFL draft, the Carolina Panthers proved they’re slamming their feet on the gas and duct-taping it there.
They’ve also updated their offensive model – general manager Dave Gettleman traded in his signature Honda Odyssey for two Ferraris.
By selecting Stanford running back (and wide receiver, and kick returner) Christian McCaffrey with the No. 8 overall pick and doubling down on their need for speed with vertical threat (and 4.31 40-yard dash runner) Curtis Samuel, coach Ron Rivera, offensive coordinator Mike Shula and Gettleman went from khaki-clad dads eating jujubes at an afternoon matinee of “Cars” to the newest cast members of “The Fast and the Furious.