DJ Chark on Panthers’ fastest receiver: ‘You’re lookin’ at him’

DJ Chark, who seems content with his speed rating in “Madden,” is already making big plays for Bryce Young and the Panthers offense.

At least two Carolina Panthers players—linebacker Brian Burns and cornerback Jaycee Horn—didn’t seem particularly happy with their ratings for “Madden NFL 24.” But one of their teammates doesn’t seem to mind about his.

Wideout DJ Chark spoke with reporters following Thursday’s training camp outing. When asked which of the team’s receivers is the fastest, the sixth-year veteran had a simple answer.

“You’re lookin’ at him,” he said. “At least that what Madden say. So I’m going to go with what Madden say.”

Well, Madden does say that. Chark’s 94 speed rating tops all of his fellow Panthers pass catchers, with Damiere Byrd and his 92 placing second.

The former Pro Bowler has put those wheels on display, standing out as the offense’s premier playmaker over the first two practices in Spartanburg. After impressively reeling in a few deep balls from quarterback Bryce Young on Wednesday, Chark went for a 30- to 40-yard would-be touchdown grab this morning.

Chark later said those plays are partially a result of the chemistry he’s built up with the rookie passer this offseason.

“Those plays, sometimes it’s audible. That’s what the play is,” he said. “But if I know there’s a chance to attack, we’re probably gonna attack. I know that’s his mentality.”

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