Dave Canales labored with quarterback Russell Wilson for 10 seasons with the Seattle Seahawks from 2012-2021.
The Carolina Panthers first-year head coach appeared on Kay Adams’ “Up and Adams” podcast on Tuesday and addressed rumors that the pair might reunite with the nine-time Professional Bowler becoming a member of the NFC South squad.
Canales shortly dismissed the concept, saying that it would not be the fitting match for Wilson.
The upcoming NFL Draft has a doubtlessly elite trio of signal-callers up for grabs in 2022 Heisman Trophy winner Caleb Williams, Drake Maye and 2023 Heisman Trophy winner Jayden Daniels. Groups in want of a quarterback may have an array of choices through free company and/or commerce as properly, together with Wilson and maybe Justin Fields, Kirk Cousins and others.
The Denver Broncos introduced on Monday that Wilson might be launched after the league yr begins on March 13. It was then reported on Tuesday that the Broncos had given Wilson permission to “instantly start talking and assembly with” different groups.
The Panthers have already got their franchise quarterback in Bryce Younger and regardless of his main struggles as a rookie, seem dedicated to sticking with him for not less than one other season.
Veteran three-time Professional Bowler Andy Dalton signed a two-year take care of Carolina final winter and will stay in stow as Younger’s backup in 2024.
Canales joined the Seahawks in 2010 as an offensive high quality management coach, two years earlier than Wilson was drafted. He held that position by way of the 2012 marketing campaign earlier than serving as an assistant quarterbacks coach for 2 years, together with through the franchise’s Tremendous Bowl-winning 2013 season.
The 42-year-old Canales was the crew’s extensive receivers coach from 2015-17 and quarterbacks coach in 2018 and 2019, earlier than he wrapped his tenure in Seattle because the passing sport coordinator from 2020-2022. Canales served because the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator in 2023.
Wilson made all 9 of his Professional Bowls throughout his time with the Seahawks, main the crew to eight playoff appearances as well as.
The veteran signal-caller had a tough 2022 season in Denver earlier than bettering in 2023. Regardless of his rebound displaying, Wilson was benched within the ultimate two contests this previous season.
Wilson recorded a 63.3 completion share for six,594 passing yards, 42 touchdowns, 19 interceptions and a 90.9 passer score whereas with the Broncos.
