Thomas Brown on Banged Up WR Room, Impact of Miles Sanders, First Game as OC + More

What Miles Sanders will add to this Panthers' offense

"For me, just the dynamic ability. I think being able to have three down capabilities. Playing between the tackles, play out in space. But also when it comes to third down, protecting the quarterback first and foremost but also trying to find some matchups. Get him on some man coverage looks. He's a great leader for that room. He's been awesome."

WR room being banged up

"To me, it's about being able to have a next man up mentality when guys end up getting banged up and go down. Ultimately, we understand it's the National Football League, so these guys are here for a reason. Guys get nicked up, but it's about the consistency of the preparation process which starts with us as coaches. Giving great clarity, giving great details, and putting guys in the right spot to have success."

How many WRs are in the rotation

"That'll be a game-by-game deal. Obviously, we haven't played an actual game yet. But to me, I think it kind of boils down to having a specific game plan on the normal D&D to get guys in the right spots when it comes to the run game, the play-action pass, and possibly mix in some gadgets with certain guys as well. When it comes down to third down, money down, and the red zone, it's just about trying to figure out how to put us in the best spot to maximize our own personal ability."

If he will have to help Bryce Young handle first-game jitters

"Nah, I think his parents handled that before we even got here. I mean, I'm sure they'll be some natural jitters. But he has been calm, cool, collected from the moment I met him. The biggest thing that kind of kills any fear, any doubt, any jitters is preparation...and he prepares his butt off. From being here early to staying late, to studying the film to having suggestions...I don't worry about that at all."

Heading into first game as an offensive coordinator

"I've been excited from day one to have a chance to be in this role. Had a lot of opportunities from an interview standpoint, but this is the one that I was hopefully going to end up with and it worked out that way thankfully. I'll be super excited on gameday, but I'm just focused on having a great third down and red zone day in practice."

Why Chandler Zavala won the starting right guard job

"I think it's just the overall physicality when it comes to the run game, getting movement at the point of contact."

If DJ Chark will be available on Sunday

"He's making some great improvements and just kind of taking it one day at a time and we'll see how it goes."

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