03-13-2023, 09:46 AM -
This trade between the Panthers and Bears was the earliest trade since the NFL and AFL Merger back in the day.
So, we ask ourselves, why so early? Most trades happen either a day or two before the draft or DURING the actual draft.
There are six weeks remaining until the 2023 NFL Draft.
In that time, the Panthers (1) KNOW they can have whomever they please, (2) have plenty of time to research ALL of the prospects with the literal knowledge that the guy is theirs if they want him, and (3) they have some trade bait if the DO intend to trade back to... let's say... #3 or #5, in which case they could get back some of the draft picks they gave up plus still be able to "get their guy" with the proper movement.
Six weeks is a LOT of time to study film on every single player out there. It isn't like we were hoping for (x, y, or z) and someone snatched them up, then we had to switch our plans at the last minute.
Thoughts?
So, we ask ourselves, why so early? Most trades happen either a day or two before the draft or DURING the actual draft.
There are six weeks remaining until the 2023 NFL Draft.
In that time, the Panthers (1) KNOW they can have whomever they please, (2) have plenty of time to research ALL of the prospects with the literal knowledge that the guy is theirs if they want him, and (3) they have some trade bait if the DO intend to trade back to... let's say... #3 or #5, in which case they could get back some of the draft picks they gave up plus still be able to "get their guy" with the proper movement.
Six weeks is a LOT of time to study film on every single player out there. It isn't like we were hoping for (x, y, or z) and someone snatched them up, then we had to switch our plans at the last minute.
Thoughts?
This post was last modified: 03-13-2023, 09:47 AM by PantherFan007.