Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu is focused on improving his performance in Year 3 after a disappointing 2023 season. Ekwonu acknowledges not utilizing available resources last year and aims to excel in the run-heavy offense under Dave Canales. He admits to feeling like he relied too much on his successful rookie season and is now dedicating more time to working with coaches to enhance his skills.
Good look into Ickey Ekwonu’s mindset entering Year 3 by @scott_fowler: https://t.co/9WhEN89KIW
Panthers OT Ickey Ekwonu poised to bounce back after "tough year" in 2023: "It's hard not to get down on yourself" https://t.co/d2MYVfhJm7 https://t.co/j7foI9JNNm
After ‘pretty humbling’ 2023, Panthers’ Ickey Ekwonu believes this year will be better https://t.co/W2z9RQRwG5
Panthers OT Ikem Ekwonu out to put "humbling" second season behind him: "It was a tough year" https://t.co/d2MYVfhJm7 https://t.co/aVQQGfv4Su
“Last year I didn’t really take advantage of the resources I had available. I kind of just (was) riding the coattails of that rookie season a little bit.” Panthers left tackle Ikem Ekwonu has to be better in year 3. The work has begun. Happy Thursday. https://t.co/6x4f2c6Iwn
Panthers’ OTA takeaways: • Xavier Legette sits • Harrison Mevis keeps making kicks • And most importantly, Ikem Ekwonu settles into a ‘great system’ for offensive tackles https://t.co/6x4f2c6Iwn
It was a rough season for #Panthers LT Ickey Ekwonu. He says this year he’s taking advantages of his resources whereas last season he was “riding the coattails” of his rookie season. #KeepPounding @1340AMFOXSports https://t.co/UowJNZgmMa
Ickey Ekwonu on his fit in Dave Canales’ offense, and how a run-heavy system can help his pass-blocking. https://t.co/HuCVmdfYEy
Ickey Ekwonu on how he’s trying to change things up following a disappointing Year 2 in 2023. https://t.co/4ND0wJQ0C7
LT Ikem Ekwonu said he's excited about the offense, with the emphasis on the run. That's the area of the game he excels at anyway. Admits he felt like he was "riding the coattails" of a good rookie season, and that he's spending more time with coaches now. Called it "humbling."