The Facts: In the NFL, it’s easy to get lost in the shuffle. With each passing offseason, the annual roster churn claims its fair share of victims, especially when a new coaching staff takes over a struggling franchise. But for Corral, there are two options: fight or flight. And according to Carolina general manager Scott Fitterer, Corral — last year’s third-round pick — is choosing Door No. 1. “He’s come in, and he’s ready to compete,” Fitterer said Tuesday. “He’s 220 pounds, and he looks like a different guy. When he showed up, he was in great shape, great spirits.”

Diehards Line: Corral spent his entire rookie regular season on the sideline. He sustained a Lisfranc injury during the preseason and was shelved on injured reserve as the Panthers went 7-10. Corral, a holdover from the previous regime, was going to need to prove himself regardless of what happened with the rest of the quarterback room. But then, in March, the Panthers completed a blockbuster trade to climb up from No. 9 to No. 1 in the NFL Draft to land the potential franchise quarterback of their choosing. And a few days later, the team signed veteran Andy Dalton to be a long-term shepherd for the incoming face of the franchise. So, at least on the surface, Corral had seemingly been displaced on the depth chart before he could even throw a meaningful pass. But Fitterer — who was part of the front office that traded up for Corral nearly a year ago — doesn’t see it that way. “I haven’t talked to him directly about anything that is going on right now — I did talk to his agent,” Fitterer said. “His agent relayed that he’s ready — he’s ready to compete and come in here. There’s nothing promised to anyone — you get what you earn.” In order to “earn” something with the Panthers, Corral will have to make it through the offseason program, training camp and the preseason healthy — a task he was unable to complete last summer. We'll see if he can complete that step this time around.