The Carolina Panthers’ desperation for a franchise quarterback wasn’t the only factor in their acquisition of this year’s No. 1 overall pick. They also heard the footsteps.
Before completing last Friday’s massive swap with the Chicago Bears, the Panthers—per Mike Silver of Bally Sports—felt as if they were in a competition for the pick. They, in fact, feared the Indianapolis Colts and Las Vegas Raiders—who hold the fourth and seventh overall selections, respectively—were primed to make their runs to the top of the board.
