Carolina Panthers general manager Dan Morgan's words during his end-of-season media availability offered clear insight into his philosophy for improving the roster. And he's sticking to the plan of attack.
“With that pick (19th), ideally you draft the best available player. You don’t force a need. In my experience, when you force a need, it doesn’t work that well,” Morgan said. It’s a philosophy that has already paid dividends, most notably in 2025, when the Panthers bypassed defensive help and selected Tetairoa McMillan.
That same mindset could once again shape Carolina’s future, particularly when evaluating second-round edge rusher Nic Scourton.