When the Carolina Panthers made their leap for quarterback Matt Corral last Friday night, they landed on a save point. They’re relatively content with where they are, but there’s still a little game left to be played.
Although undeniably talented and a breath of fresh air for the fan base, the Ole Miss star is far from being Carolina’s answer under center—at least right now. There are a few reasons why he lasted into the backend of the third round, and one of them isn’t because he’s ready to take a five-win team to the playoffs this season.
The Panthers, even with Corral and Sam Darnold in hand, will still be perusing the market. Whether it be by a trade or through free agency, general manager Scott Fitterer and head coach Matt Rhule seem intent on adding even more competition and, perhaps, more of a viable presence to their quarterback room.
So if they are indeed on the hunt for a veteran passer, here are their best options, ranked.