CHARLOTTE — Carolina Panthers coach Ron Rivera raised eyebrows at the scouting combine with his effusive praise of Auburn quarterback Cam Newton.
He’ll add to the speculation today, when he’s scheduled to be on hand for Auburn’s pro day workout.
He’ll see defensive tackle Nick Fairley, too, but Fairley seems to have fallen behind Alabama’s Marcell Dareus to be the top interior lineman to be drafted in April. Newton, meanwhile, remains front and center on the Panthers’ draft radar.
In Rivera’s news conference in Indianapolis, the words that echoed were constant references to “franchise quarterbacks.”
He insisted the Panthers would pursue all avenues to find one but made clear they’re looking for something the Panthers haven’t previously had.
CARRY ON................
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