04-01-2023, 02:49 PM -
(03-31-2023, 08:59 PM)PantherFan007 Wrote: NOT saying they won't decide to draft him, but ONLY if they think they can win right away with him. Perhaps they can lean on Andy Dalton for five or six games to give him time to acclimate to the NFL, but they want to win now. One thing is for sure, he'd be fun to watch on Sundays, much like Cam was back in the day.
Yes, I agree. That's the thing. Everything is a trade-off. Richardson is NOT ready. But, with the right coaching (HERE is where you start wondering about our new coaching staff..), Richardson could be the next BIG thing. He is rough around the edges. He has a little bit of an attitude problem. He has a big EGO. But in today's NFL, you MUST believe in yourself. So, I don't fault him too much on the EGO thing.....
You can't help but see this guy in a year or so dominating the field. He has a really smooth manner. He is a natural thrower. He is aware. He moves with the ball. He has speed. He has size. There is a lot of potential and a lot to like.
As I mentioned up there ^^^, and as you said as well, everything depends on whether the Panthers want to draft for "Right Now" or for "Future & Long Term". I suspect Stroud will be the pick, and is probably the best option for "right now". I hope he turns out to be really good. I just have a feeling Richardson is going to tear things up in a year or so.....
One more thing. Go back and watch that interview. I was very pleasantly surprised. Richardson did a good job. For a 20-21 year old with no real experience to fall back on....... Not bad..!!!
This post was last modified: 04-01-2023, 02:54 PM by Hobbit99.