Should the Panthers really consider selecting a QB in the 2026 NFL Draft?
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Panthers HC Dave Canales says he's "not really" interested in drafting a QB later this month. But here's why they should . .
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At quarterback, the Carolina Panthers seem to have found their franchise guy in former No. 1 overall pick Bryce Young. And at the very least, they should be giving him as much runway as possible to fulfill his potential after demonstrating some serious upside over the last two seasons.
The backup situation behind Young is a bit of a mess, though—as it has been since the Baker Mayfield/Sam Darnold pairing back in 2022. This year, the Panthers have subbed out the aging Andy Dalton and replaced him with 27-year-old Kenny Pickett, who projects as the No. 2 behind Young .
. . for now.