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The comparisons between Thomas Davis and Shaq Thompson are as easy as they are appropriate, and the fact the Panthers linebacker was in Chicago last night to announce the selection of his eventual replacement was interesting.
But the Panthers want to make sure you know the “eventual” part of that sentence is the key.
Despite drafting a Davis clone, Panthers General Manager Dave Gettleman said using the 25th pick that way was not an indictment of Davis’ future, at a time when he’s looking for a contract extension.
“Absolutely not,” Gettleman replied.