Charlotte Observer · Mar 2, 2017
Here’s what the Panthers hope bringing back Jerricho Cotchery will accomplish
The Carolina Panthers’ anticipated move to make changes in their receivers room is starting with a familiar face.
Head coach Ron Rivera announced at the NFL Combine on Thursday that the team has brought back Jerricho Cotchery as an assistant coach, specifically to work with the wide receivers.
“He is a guy very familiar with our guys,” said Rivera. “The guy that was the quiet leader in that group.”
More importantly, Cotchery will help the Panthers innovate at the slot receiver position.
“His experience as a slot receiver, (which is) something that we really want to feature and highlight as we start going forward, is something that we feel can help us even more,” said Rivera.