Dan Morgan makes a promise to the Panthers that already proves he was the right hire

Dan Morgan spoke to the public for the first time Thursday during the Carolina Panthers' introductory press conference.  Team owner David Tepper described Morgan as a connector. But Morgan wasted no time addressing the primary concerns with the roster.  "The logo has to be feared again," Morgan said of the formerly 2-15 Panthers. "We got […]

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Dan Morgan and Dave Canales address the media at Bank of America Stadium in an introductory press conference on Thursday, Feb. 1, 2024.
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Dan Morgan spoke to the public for the first time Thursday during the Carolina Panthers' introductory press conference. 

Team owner David Tepper described Morgan as a connector. But Morgan wasted no time addressing the primary concerns with the roster. 

"The logo has to be feared again," Morgan said of the formerly 2-15 Panthers. "We got to come out here and compete. Everyday. We need some dogs. We got to get some guys that are passionate about football. Guys that love football. We need competitors." 

To reshape the Panthers, that starts with the offense. Hence, the Panthers brought in Dave Canales, the former Tampa Bay Buccaneers offensive coordinator who helped revive Bake Mayfield's career. 

Now, Morgan and Canales will attempt to salvage what good can be found on the field with Bryce Young. 

The two appeared to be on the same page regarding the former No. 1 overall pick. 

"It all starts with relationship," Canales said of working with Young. "I want him to know that I have his best interest at heart. I want him to be the best possible version of himself." 

Canales admitted there is a unique approach he will have to take with Young due to his small size. And Morgan described how he plans to reshape the roster to complement the star players' needs. 

It will be a unified front in the Panthers reshaping the roster and extracting the best out of Young and company.

Regardless, Morgan's promise of finding players who love to play football is a dramatic shift from where the Panthers have been since Tepper bought the team and cut Cam Newton.

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