GM Scott Fitterer thinks Panthers’ roster is in a better place 

“Our whole focus is to get the whole team right,” Fitterer said. “Last year, we came in and kind of reset that defense and rebuilt that defense, and we added some pieces this year. We’ve rebuilt this offense, we have a much better offensive line. We’ve got the running backs, the skill positions, the receivers. Eventually it’s going to get to the point where you drop a quarterback in, and guys just take off. That’s what we’re building towards, and I think we’re a lot closer this year than we have been the last year or two.”

That leads to the natural speculation about when that other quarterback will arrive. Sam Darnold and P.J. Walker are still here and under contract for another season, but the Panthers are clearly in the mood to find a long-term answer.

The Panthers just made a sweep of the top prospect pro days this week, with Fitterer and head coach Matt Rhule leading a large contingent to watch Kenny Pickett, Malik Willis, and Matt Corral work out.