4 encouraging signs the Panthers can take from 2022 offseason

What encouraging signs could the Carolina Panthers take from what’s been a hugely eventful 2022 offseason period so far?

After yet another season of misery and failure, the task awaiting the Carolina Panthers this offseason could not have been more important. Any further regression in Year 3 of Matt Rhule‘s reign is likely to have some big ramifications, but team owner David Tepper was willing to give his guy the benefit of the doubt in the face of extreme pressure once the campaign came to a conclusion.

It’s been an eventful few months for the Panthers, who maneuvered well during free agency and also managed to fill some key needs during the 2022 draft to further heighten encouragement.

Obviously, this all depends on how a new-look group comes together during OTAs and training camp. But all things considered, things couldn’t have gone much better for the Panthers from a recruitment standpoint.

Without further ado, here are four encouraging signs the Panthers can take from the 2022 offseason to date.

Encouraging Sign No. 1

Patience could pay off for the Carolina Panthers

There was a real sense of panic in recruitment during the first two years under Matt Rhule. The Carolina Panthers went for a more patient approach this time around, which has clearly paid off without jeopardizing their hopes of gaining more talent should the opportunity arise.

Methodical methods in free agency saw the plug holes and provide key positional groups with real depth. Waiting during the 2022 NFL Draft allowed them to select Ikem Ekwonu and Matt Corral – two players who the organization gave first-round grades.

This will obviously count for nothing if things don’t come together on the field. But the front office deserves credit for spotting its failings and adjusting accordingly.