Matt Rhule Reveals He Wanted to Draft Brock Purdy for Panthers, Was Vetoed

Former Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule disclosed his interest in drafting Brock Purdy in 2022, but the team's decision-makers overruled him.

Matt Rhule, former Carolina Panthers head coach, revealed he wanted to draft Brock Purdy in 2022 but was vetoed by the team's decision-makers.
Purdy, now a star quarterback for the San Francisco 49ers, will play in Super Bowl LVIII against the Kansas City Chiefs.
Rhule, currently the head coach at Nebraska, had coached against Purdy in college and admired his skills.
The Panthers passed on Purdy multiple times in the draft, opting for other quarterbacks, leading to continued struggles for the team.
Christian McCaffrey, former Panthers player, now with the 49ers, praised his move to San Francisco as the best thing that happened to him.