Watch: Panthers coach Matt Rhule runs through defensive line drills

Today marks the first padded practices of the year for the Carolina Panthers.

Today marks the first padded practices of the year for the Carolina Panthers.

One guy who can’t contain his excitment is new head coach Matt Rhule, who couldn’t help but enthusiastically run through the defensive line drills at practice today. Watch.

Rhule told reporters yesterday he has no intention of strapping on the pads here, as his players are too fast and explosive.

Smart.

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