Panthers rookie wideout shows flashes in preseason debut

The day wasn’t entirely perfect for McMillan. He missed a potential touchdown when he failed to turn his head in time. The ball from Bryce Young was well placed and timed, but the rookie was unable to hold on to the throw. The incompletion should not worry fans, as it was a simple rookie mistake that the two will rep-out during future preseason games. 

Beyond the stats, McMillan’s debut was a good look at his elite size, athleticism and ability to win downfield. While his opportunities were limited in a preseason setting, he made the most of them, giving the fans and coaching staff reason to feel very good about his future role. 

For the Panthers, this was a very encouraging step in what they hope will be a productive season for the first-round pick. With training camp and more preseason games ahead, there will be plenty of time for the young wideout to fine-tune his game, build more chemistry with Young and earn a bigger role in the offense. 

For now, Friday’s performance was a small but exciting sample of what could be in store when the games start to count.