In the most recent episode they are discussing the idea that Frank Reich wanted Stroud but Tepper forced it on him.
Scott Fowler’s response “that just isn’t true”
https://amp.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article282319888.html
This rumor started by Stephen Holder needs to die a swift death. It’s gotten so out of hand people now believe it as fact without questioning it.
This is tough and complex.
We traded our best WR, two 2’s and two 1’s, potentially including the top overall pick.
That is the very definition of a king’s ransom.
This was a very bold decision to draft BY bc of the historical data as it relates to the “size” questions.
Add in we put all of our eggs today and tomorrow in this basket.
We deserve to be scrutinized for this pick, and the results thus far have been frustrating but it is far from over.
The question to ask ourselves is can BY be the difference maker CJ Stroud is becoming? He can still get on track, but the questions are his results/tape, and the decision to trade up and fire the coach mid season does not make it look unanimous.
This reeks of they went out to dinner and drafted the nicest kid, not the best QB.