In 2024, the Carolina Panthers did not have a first-round draft choice. That was the result of the massive deal with the Chicago Bears the previous year in which they gave up plenty to obtain the first overall pick in 2023 and eventually select quarterback Bryce Young. As it turned out, general manager Dan Morgan did work his way back into the first round. The Panthers swung a deal with the Buffalo Bills for the last selection in Round 1 and opted for University of South Carolina wideout Xavier Legette. He was supposed to bring a big-play element to the team, now under the guidance for former Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ offensive coordinator Dave Canales. Panthers’ WR Xavier Legette has been an early disappointment Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images After two seasons with the team, that element has been lacking. Legette has been plagued by inconsistency. He has a 56.8 catch percentage and his longest reception is just 36 yards.…