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Canales Hints at Safety as Top Draft Pick
31 Mar
Summary
- Coach Canales identified safety, WR, and TE as top draft needs.
- Safety appears to be the highest priority among the three positions.
- Thieneman and McNeil-Warren are top safety prospects for the Panthers.

Carolina Panthers coach Dave Canales recently discussed the team's draft strategy, highlighting safety, wide receiver, and tight end as key positions of interest. While Canales initially presented these as equal possibilities for the 19th pick, further analysis of his comments suggests a stronger emphasis on the safety position.
Canales alluded to the potential of dynamic safeties freeing up the defense, indicating this might be the most pressing need. This strategic focus means the Panthers are likely targeting either Dillon Thieneman or Emmanuel McNeil-Warren, as the top-ranked safety, Caleb Downs, is expected to be drafted before their selection.