Takeaways from Russell Okung's introductory conference call

[Sir Purr]

No hard feelings


After three years with the Chargers, Okung was dealt to the Panthers in exchange for right guard Trai Turner. According to Okung, his exit had been in the works for a while.


"It was a conversation that the head coach, Anthony Lynn, and I had been having for some time," Okung said. "Some things just didn't work out and it came down to me being traded."


"(Lynn is) one of the greatest people, one of the greatest men I've ever been around," Okung added. "I think it's important also to note that the man stood next to me when I was going through my own personal health issues. He really stuck his neck out there to ensure that I'd be compensated for the year, and that's the sort of leader and man that I've always wanted to be around."


Now, he has his eyes set on what's ahead in Carolina.


"I'm excited. I can't wait to see what we're going to do this year, whenever that starts," Okung said. "I think they made a great decision going out to get me, and I'm happy with where I am."