Passing on QB in Round 1 shows Panthers, Rhule have patience
Associated PressCHARLOTTE, N.C. — Carolina Panthers owner David Tepper preached patience last week when it came to breaking the losing cycle and building a consistent winner. 6 overall pick, Carolina’s big three decision-makers — Tepper, general manager Scott Fitterer and coach Matt Rhule — selected offensive tackle Ikem “Ickey” Ekwonu from North Carolina State, filling a less flashy but equally as important need when it comes to building sustained success. The move demonstrates that the Panthers’ patience in Rhule may be a little longer than many believe after back-to-back five-win seasons and that Tepper’s statement last week of “I believe in Matt and he has my full support” has some real merit. This is the only position in sports where the best players are over the age of 35.. It’s amazing because it is about experience.” Rhule said the fact Corral played in Lane Kiffin’s spread offense at Mississippi could make the transition to the NFL even tougher. “No, I would never put an absolute on anything,” Fitterer said when asked if the decision to draft Corral means the Panthers are out of the quarterback market.
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