Carolina Panthers' Defensive Coordinator Ejiro Evero expressed gratitude for the opportunity to return to the team under Dave Canales. Evero praised veteran CB Stephon Gilmore and free agent Dane Jackson. He is pleased with the team's defense and coaching staff for the upcoming season.
#Panthers DC Ejiro Evero was again a popular name in the HC carousel this offseason. But after three teams went in different directions, Evero says it was easy to come back and work with Dave Canales. Why Evero says he is happy to be back: https://t.co/id3ZfMmgZ7
Panthers DC Ejiro Evero already likes what he sees from revamped defense: "I feel so much better about our starting point compared to last year" https://t.co/pz4YU5GHvh https://t.co/QgJRD23lA4
Panthers feel much better about their defensive starting point this year. https://t.co/g2xvZCmPrn
Ejiro Evero has a lot of new people to work with (even if he knows many of them). But with his entire coaching staff back, the extension of Derrick Brown, and a few key additions, he likes what he's heard from his defense so far this offseason. https://t.co/PdH1jHja3y
Ejiro Evero says he's always a been a "big fan" of veteran CB Stephon Gilmore, but also had a lot of good things to say about free agent acquisition Dane Jackson.
#Panthers DC Ejiro Evero said he had "a lot of love" for Dane Jackson during his draft process. He still thinks highly of him and his instincts. Jackson still had his number in his phone from the draft process.
#Panthers DC Ejiro Evero says it was an easy decision to return to Carolina, it's an honor to be in the DC position, he and his family enjoy Charlotte and he's grateful D, D and D (Canales, Morgan and Tepper) wanted him back.
Ejiro Evero press conference. "Coming back here, I'm very fortunate that Dave and Dan and Mr. Tepper gave me the opportunity to come back here." Says he's settling in to Charlotte, enjoys working with these players. "That decision was very easy."