Charlotte Observer | 04/16/2008 | Panthers eye Ryan

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 Charlotte Observer | 04/16/2008 | Panthers eye Ryan
For weeks, it has appeared the Carolina Panthers would draft an offensive tackle, defensive lineman or perhaps even a running back with their first-round pick, the 13th overall selection. But with 10 days left before the NFL draft, it has become clear the Panthers also are enticed by the possibility of landing a player who would dramatically alter the direction of the franchise -- Boston ... [link]

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WEDNESDAY MORNING ONE-LINERS
Published 4/16/2008 by Michael David Smith at ProFootballTalk.com
... this year from a functional standpoint. It is always special to start at home against a division rival.” Panthers GM Marty Hurney says he thinks highly of Boston College QB Matt Ryan. Says Chargers coach Norv Turner of the team’s multiple prime-time games, “ ...

Buzz: How Much Do the Panthers Love Ryan?
Published 4/16/2008 by Bassett at thejetsblog.com
According to the Charlotte Observer, the Carolina Panthers are supposedly very high on top QB prospect Matt Ryan. The Panthers are said to be so high on Ryan that he’d be their choice if they had the No. 1 pick. “You could ask 32 teams that question, and I don’t know that any of the 32 could answer (it) with 100 percent assurance until they’re in that position,” Hurney said. “That’s something you’d have to work through. Obviously, every team out there would say Matt Ryan is a top ...

Is Matt Ryan Really on the Panthers' Radar?
Published 4/17/2008 by David J. Warner at FanHouse
... After getting a glowing scouting report on Matt Ryan from Carolina Panthers GM Marty Hurney, the Charlotte Observer created this scenario where the Panthers used their extra 3rd-round pick from the Kris Jenkins trade to move up to the 7th pick and steal Ryan away from the Patriots. ...

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