How Panthers' depth chart has changed ahead of rookie minicamp

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- Carolina Panthers first-round pick Tetairoa McMillan politely declined to comment when recently asked what separates him from other wide receivers on the team.

So there's an element of humility within his inner confidence that was a factor in Carolina's evaluation.

But veteran receiver Adam Thielen didn't hesitate to say what the former Arizona star brings.

"He's a big, long receiver that has phenomenal body control and can make contested catches and can play a lot of different spots, which in this league, to be a great receiver, you have to be able to [do]," Thielen said.

"So from the little that I've seen, he's that guy. And that only benefits everyone…