Panthers Draft Late-Round QB, Boosting Depth

0:00It's April 8th. You're listening to NFL News today, AI-powered NFL coverage. The Carolina Panthers shook up their quarterback spot this off-season by trading 38-year-old Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles and sliding in Kenny Pickett as the main back-up to Bryce Young. Pickett came in as a 2022 first-round pick, but has not flashed that starter potential in the league yet, even as young keeps showing more. Promise on the field. Here this week, an ESPN mock-draft had the Panthers grabbing Clemson stand-out, Cade Clubnick at the 200th overall pick in the 6th round too, bolster that dev. This 6 foot 2, 207-pound gunner brings a rocket arm, especially on deep throws he can rip while moving, plus solid rushing chops. With 878 yards and 17 scores on the ground over his college career, that skill set lines up perfect with Carolina's big-bodied receivers and while they need help on the line, adds hide-end and in the secondary.

1:00Snagging a late-round quarterback like this could pay big dividends down the road.