The Panthers’ head coach is speaking to the media at the NFL Combine in Indianapolis.
Ron Rivera spoke to the media at the NFL Combine this morning on a variety of subjects. The most notable of those were the search for a running back to complement Christian McCaffrey, their plans for acquiring a backup quarterback, Eric Reid’s fit with the defense and the status of left tackle Matt Kalil.
Here are a few highlights from Rivera’s time with the media in Indianapolis.
On Matt Kalil’s 2019 status
Ron Rivera says he anticipates Matt Kalil being a part of team’s plans this season.
— Joe Person (@josephperson) February 28, 2019
On the importance of finding leadership in 2019
Rivera: "We as a football team have to find our leaders. With the loss of a couple key guys, others need to step up."
— Max Henson (@PanthersMax) February 28, 2019
On the search for a backup quarterback
Rivera says if the Panthers do anything for QB depth this spring, it will be in the draft as opposed to free agency. He feels good about where Cam Newton is health-wise.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) February 28, 2019
RR on bringing in a free agent QB: “If we did do anything, I think it’d probably be in the draft.”
— Bill Voth (@PanthersBill) February 28, 2019
Rivera says if the Panthers add a quarterback it likely will be in the draft. But he is happy with Taylor Heinicke and Kyle Allen.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) February 28, 2019
Rivera said he and Norv Turner feel good about current QB depth behind Cam. Panthers have wanted to develop a young backup, and they may manage to do that without investing a draft pick.
— Bryan Strickland (@PanthersBryan) February 28, 2019
On the team’s focus for building the roster
"We are on a mission to protect our quarterback and put weapons around him." - Ron Rivera
— Bryan Strickland (@PanthersBryan) February 28, 2019
On Eric Reid’s effect on the secondary
Rivera excited about Eric Reid bringing stability to three of the starting DB spots. That's been a rarity in his years as head coach.
— Bryan Strickland (@PanthersBryan) February 28, 2019
On getting a backup for Christian McCaffrey
Panthers intend to take some of the workload off Christian McCaffrey (not touches, just extraneous snaps).
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) February 28, 2019
Ron Rivera says it's important for the Panthers to find a running back this off-season to take some of the load of Christian McCaffrey.
— Marcel Louis-Jacques (@Marcel_LJ) February 28, 2019
Says the team will look at players with similar skill sets as CMC in the draft but McCaffrey proved he can do anything he's asked to do. pic.twitter.com/9sUU6BD0JE
On Greg Olsen’s status for 2019 (after the presser)
Ron Rivera said Greg Olsen has told him he wants to play. Contract goes through 2020.
— Jourdan Rodrigue (@JourdanRodrigue) February 28, 2019
There you have it, folks. Which comments stood out to you the most?
Ron Rivera is expected to speak at any moment now.
You can watch his presser live by clicking this link from the Panthers’ team site.
If you can’t watch the presser, you can follow along with our live Twitter feed.
Update: He has been rescheduled for 10:30 a.m. ET.
Rivera now scheduled to speak at 10:30
— Max Henson (@PanthersMax) February 28, 2019
Carolina Panthers head coach Ron Rivera is speaking to the media at the 2019 NFL Combine in Indianapolis, Ind. right now.
You can watch his presser live by clicking this link from the Panthers’ team site.
Stay tuned to CSR for a recap of Rivera’s presser after it’s over.
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