It was an interesting debut for first-time NFL head coach Dave Canales in Charlotte in 2024. While Carolina Panthers’ quarterback Bryce Young enjoyed a second-half resurgence after being benched after the first two games of the season, there weren’t a lot of positives when it came to the defensive side of the football. Longtime Panthers’ writer Joseph Person of The Athletic took a look at the Top 10 storylines for the team as they embark on training camp. “Speculation that the Panthers could add a veteran defensive back has persisted since they hosted free-agent safeties Julian Blackmon and Marcus Williams on visits in March,” said Person.