Dave Canales: 'We want to evaluate the talent'

The Panthers head coach talked about the skills and attributes he's looking for on the first day of rookie minicamp.

The rookie tight end from Texas also talked about forming a playbook study group at Panthers rookie minicamp.

The Panthers head coach also touched on the coaches who have influenced his communication style with players.

The Irish kicker, who spent 13 years with Scotstown GAA in Ireland playing soccer, comes to the Panthers as part of the International Player Pathway program.

'I want to keep the main thing the main thing, we're all a team.'

Brooks answered questions about his rehab and Texas ties to fellow rookie Ja'Tavion Sanders.

Watch Panthers President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales speak to the media after the final day of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Watch sixth-round pick, Jaden Crumedy speak to the media after being drafted 200th overall to the Panthers.

Watch fifth-round pick, Chau Smith-Wade speak to the media after being drafted 157th overall to the Panthers.

Watch fourth-round pick, Ja'Tavion Sanders speak to the media after being drafted 101st overall to the Panthers.

Watch third-round pick, Trevin Wallace speak to the media after being drafted 72nd overall to the Panthers.

Watch Panthers President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales speak to the media after rounds two and three of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Watch second-round pick, running back Jonathon Brooks speak to the media after being drafted 46th overall to the Panthers.

"I'm very excited to be able to show the younger folks coming up that they're able to accomplish their dreams," he said.

Watch first-round pick, Xavier Legette speak to the media after being drafted 32nd overall to the Panthers.

Watch Panthers President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan and coach Dave Canales speak to the media after the first day of the 2024 NFL Draft.

The Panthers running back talked about his offseason regimen and what he's focusing on this year.

Thielen shared his excitement about getting back to work with his teammates.

Corbett answered questions about his positional transition and playing next to new Panthers Robert Hunt and Damien Lewis.

"Let's find new mistakes tomorrow. That means we're growing."

"There's a lot of new ideas, new energy, and new people," the quarterback said.

The Panthers receiver talked about his first time meeting coach Dave Canales and the energy in the building.

"I want to challenge every single spot," said coach Canales said when asked about building the roster.

President of Football Operations/General Manager Dan Morgan and Head Coach Dave Canales speak to the media ahead of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Jackson talked about his passion for learning the game and his relationship with Dan Morgan that led him to the Panthers.