With strong endorsements from his owner, his head coach and the greatest player in franchise history, quarterback Bryce Young seems to be the “guy” for the Carolina Panthers. So now that that’s settled, will the team’s front office try to find “the guy” for him?
President of football operations and general manager Dan Morgan hit the lectern for his post-regular season press conference on Monday. Amongst a bevy of questions regarding the offseason, Morgan was asked if he’ll have his sights on acquiring a “big-time receiver” in the coming months.
“Every option’s on the table,” he replied to Joe Person of The Athletic. “Whether receiver, whether corner, offensive linemen, linebacker, D-linemen—like, we’re gonna look to just add really good football players. It’s not gonna be specific to any position or need.”
That position may once again be a need for Carolina. The only wideouts who will be under team control heading into the new league year are 34-year-old Adam Thielen and soon-to-be second-year youngsters Xavier Legette and Jalen Coker.
If Morgan and the Panthers are shooting for the big time, they might be able to take their shot at signing Cincinnati Bengals standout and Clemson University product Tee Higgins in free agency.
If it’s the draft, where they hold the eighth overall pick, Carolina may be in range for the likes of Arizona’s Tetairoa McMillan or Missouri’s Luther Burden III near the top of the first round.
But for now, and just how it’s always been for Morgan’s regime, everything remains on the table.