INDIANAPOLIS -- Dave Gettleman never worked with Bill Walsh, but the legacty of the legendary Hall of Fame coach has clearly rubbed off on the current day talent evaluator.
Gettleman, the general manager of the Carolina Panthers since 2013, referenced one of Walsh's key scouting principles in a Wednesday podium visit at the 2016 NFL Scouting Combine.
The GM of the reigning NFC South and Conference champions has been in NFL front offices since 1999, when he was the pro personnel director of the New York Giants. Gettleman has since assemebled a talented roster for the Panthers, as evidenced by the team's 15-1 regular season in 2015.