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Anthony Rizzuti

Panthers great Steve Smith Sr. on Anthony Richardson: This is an investment

The Carolina Panthers went all in when they traded for the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 NFL draft—parting with two first-rounders, two second-rounders and wide receiver DJ Moore. So, are they ready to gamble it for the jackpot?

Franchise great Steve Smith Sr. laid that bet out on Thursday, when University of Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson took the field for his pro day outing. The future Hall of Famer and current NFL Network analyst said that while Richardson could very well end up being the best player of the current class, he’s still a risky investment.

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