The team announced today that former cornerback Chris Gamble will announce the team's second round pick in Thursday's draft. It's a nice nod and honor for one of the team's all time great defensive backs. Gamble was drafted in 2004 and spent his entire career with the team, and holds the franchise records for interceptions and pass deflections. He unfortunately became a cap casualty during Gettleman's first year with the team, and rather than signing with another team Gamble opted to retire a Panthers and end his career. Many Panthers fans will remember him fondly for his upper level play with a quiet demeanor on and off the field. Looking back it's a stark contrast to the recent Josh Norman drama media headlines.
Speaking of Josh, it's possible that Chris Gamble ends up announcing Norman's replacement, similar to Thomas Davis announcing the team's selection of Shaq Thompson. Last season, the Panthers moved up to nab a guy they valued in the second round (Devin Funchess), and with a roster fresh off a super bowl run, finding a guy in the second the team likes as an immediate contributor would make a whole lot of sense.
Anyway, it'll be awesome to see Chris once again. Here's to hoping the pick is a good one.