New NFL Mock Draft Projects A 3-Team Trade involving the First Overall Pick The Bears Currently Own
The Carolina Panthers possess the ninth pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but there is a substantial probability that General Manager Scott Fitterer will attempt to elevate their position in pursuit of a new starting quarterback. Their acquisition of Baker Mayfield, who was selected first overall in 2018, was unsuccessful and Sam Darnold's inconsistent performance over the past two seasons was underwhelming. It would be unexpected if Carolina did not have a new quarterback under center by the start of next season. To acquire one of the top 2023 quarterback prospects, including Bryce Young from Alabama, C.J. Stroud from Ohio State, and Will Levis from Kentucky, Fitterer may need to trade up.
Josh Edwards from CBS Sports recently put forth a hypothetical trade scenario in which Carolina would move up to the first overall pick through a three-team deal with the Chicago Bears and Arizona Cardinals. Edwards predicts that Carolina would select Young with the first pick, following the similar strategy employed by Philadelphia in 2016 when they traded for Carson Wentz.
Carolina has been struggling with a changing roster at the quarterback position since 2018, when injuries hampered Cam Newton's time with the team. The last time Carolina took a quarterback with the first pick was in 2011 with Newton, and it was a boon for the franchise. In three months, it will be determined if they will once again have a young, dynamic quarterback to bring hope to the organization.
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2 FEVRIER | 59 ANSWERS New NFL Mock Draft Projects A 3-Team Trade involving the First Overall Pick The Bears Currently Own Should Ryan Poles trade the first pick? | ||
| Yes | 45 | 76.3 % |
| No | 14 | 23.7 % |
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