CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Panthers coach Matt Rhule has not eliminated the possibility of adding a quarterback to compete with incumbent starter Sam Darnold.
Since the NFL scouting combine, Carolina has remained consistent about its interest in acquiring a veteran. The targets keep changing. Deshaun Watson was the apple of owner David Tepper’s eye for nearly two years before the embattled quarterback chose Cleveland. The idea of Russell Wilson sounded great but was never a serious possibility.
Established stars like Kirk Cousins and Derek Carr stayed with their respective teams. By the draft, the Browns’ Baker Mayfield and 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo were the best remaining options for Carolina. But both come with their own problematic baggage.
