Panthers Criticized for Offseason Quarterback Move
Summary
The Carolina Panthers traded Andy Dalton to the Philadelphia Eagles and signed Kenny Pickett and Will Grier as backups for their starting quarterback, Bryce Young. ESPN's Bill Barnwell criticized the Panthers' signing of Pickett, calling it a poor move based on Pickett's past performance and frequent team changes.Key Facts
- The Panthers picked up the fifth-year option for Bryce Young, their 2023 first-round quarterback.
- Andy Dalton was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for a seventh-round draft pick.
- Carolina signed Kenny Pickett to a one-year deal worth up to $7.5 million as a backup.
- Pickett has been on four NFL teams in two years: Steelers, Eagles, Browns, and Raiders before joining the Panthers.
- Pickett’s Total QBR (a quarterback rating) ranks low among quarterbacks with at least 800 pass attempts.
- ESPN analyst Bill Barnwell called signing Pickett the worst offseason move for the Panthers.
- The Panthers also signed Will Grier and rookie Haynes King as backup quarterbacks.
- Backup quarterbacks are important for playoff teams, and the Panthers want to build a strong team for deep playoff success.
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