Can Turk Wharton and Tre'von Moehrig provide a spark for a Carolina Panthers defense that is being rebuilt? That is the hope, and the two are bringing their own approach to the job.
The former Panthers quarterback showed his skills in another sport, stealing the show in Japan and protecting his wife Holly Robinson Peete at the same time.
The newly-signed pass rusher vividly remembers what it was like to chase around Bryce Young last season. It's why he knows the Carolina Panthers passer is ready to build on last year's finish.
With the addition of Rico Dowdle to an already-good running game featuring Chuba Hubbard, the Panthers legend had a familiar feeling about what could be in store.
The Carolina Panthers signed Rico Dowdle in free agency last week, giving the running back an opportunity to come home and add to the run game alongside Chuba Hubbard.
The Carolina Panthers' breadth of former South Carolina players on the roster stands out to many, including Gamecocks prospects, who hope they continue the tradition.