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The expectations for quarterback Teddy Bridgewater and the Carolina Panthers are already building, and they're starting at the top.
On a media conference call Monday afternoon, Panthers general manager Marty Hurney spoke about Bridgewater's abilities and how quickly he feels the quarterback can acclimate to life under first-year NFL head coach Matt Rhule.
In previewing the franchise's future, Hurney looked directly to the past.
"I think everybody you talk to, they talked about his leadership skills, and he's got familiarity with [offensive coordinator] Joe Brady's system since Joe was down there in New Orleans with him," Hurney said, per Bill Voth of the team's official site.