In fact, when the Panthers talk about Burns, there's almost a tone of amazement, because they see what he can be.
"Burns? I mean, there's not very many guys as athletic, and can do as many things as he can in this league," defensive coordinator Phil Snow said when asked what the ceiling was for the former first-rounder. "To me, his ceiling is really high."
Likewise, teammate Morgan Fox just shook his head when asked about Burns. Fox came from the Rams, where he played next to All-Pro defensive tackle Aaron Donald, so he knows about unique athletes.
"He's special," Fox said. "He's twitchy. He's got elite get-off, he's an elite player. There is no ceiling for him; he can be a real special player."
And for all that potential, the reality is that Burns has not put it together yet, even from a physical standpoint.
He played in college at 230 pounds. He showed up for the Scouting Combine in 2019 at 253. By the end of minicamp his rookie year he was at 243, and he's bounced around.
The shoulder surgery he had this offseason kept him from lifting the way he could, but Burns said he had put on 12 pounds of muscle this offseason, and that he felt "100 percent."
"One of the main goals during the offseason is to maintain, but I wanted to gain," Burns said. "I'm just going to keep gaining. I want to keep filling out my body."
All of that points to a player who is still developing physically, which could be frightening. The Panthers think he will eventually get and stay in the 255-pound range, which will add an element of strength to the quickness and burst he's already shown.
He wears a wristband that reads "Different Breed," and it's certainly appropriate.
"That's kind of a mindset," he said of the reminder on his left arm. "I feel like I'm different than other edges, other ends. I feel like I bring something different in terms of my bend, my flexibility, and my speed."
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