The Carolina Panthers are running a developmental coaching staff. They reward those who prove their worth, and those who fall by the wayside don't last much longer. That proved to be the case with one former breakout hopeful who will no longer be part of the team's plans.
Hopes were high among the fan base that safety Demani Richardson could develop into a productive performer with a little extra refinement. He saw plenty of field as an undrafted free agent rookie, catching the eye with urgency and positional sense. Unfortunately, the surge of fourth-round pick Lathan Ransom saw him fall further down the pecking order.