Ron Rivera says Ted Ginn ‘has been very special’ for Panthers
By Mike Dyce
While with the San Francisco 49ers, wide receiver Ted Ginn found his receiving duties slip away as he became primarily a returner. As a free agent this offseason, he signed with the Carolina Panthers and has become one of quarterback Cam Newton’s favorite targets. Ginn has caught 20 passes for 357 yards and two touchdowns.
The touchdown mark ties a career high and his 17.9 yards per reception would be a career high. It is also 4.6 yards more than his career average. Needless to say, Ginn has been a great player for the Panthers.
“We had no idea Ted Ginn was going to be the type of player he has been,” Panthers head coach Ron Rivera said, via the Charlotte Observer. “We knew he had potential and we knew he had ability. But he’s been very special for us.”
Ginn has helped the Panthers stretch defenses and score quickly.
“We want to get it into the end zone as fast as we can,” Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula said. “But we’ll take it any which way we can.”