When the Panthers traded up to the first overall pick last week, they made it clear to themselves and the rest of the league that they would undoubtedly be selecting a rookie quarterback prospect in April.
Naturally, they also assured the free-agent market that they would be adding an experienced veteran quarterback in free agency to pair with the incoming rookie signal-caller.
On Tuesday, Andy Dalton was chosen for the role. And that was a smart decision on the part of the Panthers.
