Panthers say they're 'looking for playmaker' at QB, not size
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Wednesday, 22 March 2023 12:07
Carolina coach Frank Reich says that size does factor into each team's evaluation of a quarterback but won't divulge how much the Panthers weigh that into their final decision.
"That would be like giving the proprietary formula for Kentucky Fried Chicken," Reich said.
Reich and GM Scott Fitterer both gave lengthy press conferences on Monday, and were asked a lot about height.
That's because size seems to be the only knock on top QB prospect Bryce Young of Alabama.
Young recently measured 5-foot-10, 204 pounds at the NFL Combine.
Much smaller than fellow top candidate for the No. 1 pick, C.J. Stroud, who is 6-foot-3, 214 pounds.
Reich said size is just one of the factors the team will look at when making the pick, which they received in a trade with the Chicago Bears.
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