Panthers In Position

The last time I spoke about the Carolina Panthers, there were many questions about their quarterback situation. That being said, I bring great news that the Panthers have since moved up to the first overall pick in the NFL Draft and sit in prime position to end quarterback hell that fans have endured over the last three years.

The 9th pick in the NFL Draft for a quarterback-needy team in a draft with four first-round talents is a pretty solid situation, but you know what a better spot to be in is? Having the first pick, a top-15 offensive line, three new weapons, and a returning young defensive core. By trading the 9th pick, star wide receiver DJ Moore, and future picks, the Panthers have put themselves in that spot.

Graphic courtesy of https://beargoggleson.com/posts/chicago-bears-news-trade-panthers-dj-moore-2023-nfl-draft

In the magical offseason put forth by General Manager Scott Fitterer and Head Coach Frank Reich, the biggest questions surrounding the offseason revolve around what the pair will do with their newly acquired first pick. For most, it is the ever-so-difficult question of Bryce Young or CJ Stroud, but the pool is wider for others. Do the Panthers reach and take a shot at Anthony Richardson, or maybe this is all one big smokescreen to try and get the Texans to move up from 2nd to 1st to take their favorite of the quarterbacks? 

Dean Jones wrote, "Fitterer has been aggressive and has the full support of those around him. There is a clear plan in place - to mold a roster ready for their new rookie quarterback to slot in and make an immediate impression." I could not agree more, but it also makes me believe that the plan is to get Young or Stroud because Richardson and Levis are not good enough yet to make them a better team than they were. Whether this comes at pick 1 or pick 2 is yet to be determined. Nonetheless, the Carolina Panthers are a serious franchise again, and my heart could not be happier. 

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