As the draft nears, the speculation continues.
Which quarterback will the Panthers take with the No. 1 pick?
In recent weeks, the speculation has been the Panthers would go for C.J. Stroud. But now the rumors are that they will pick Bryce Young despite his 5-10 and 1/8 stature.
Longtime ESPN analyst Chris Mortensen is now giving the nod to Young.
And then there is Anthony Richardson, who was dynamite at the combine, but struggled at Florida.
And don’t forget Will Levis, who is likely to go in the first round but is generally ranked fourth of the four quarterbacks. Still, all the speculation shows that there is no sure thing in this draft, even the first pick.
None of the quarterbacks is a consensus choice for the top pick. And the short term future for the Panthers depends on getting this right.
But maybe there is no right answer. Maybe there is no Peyton or Luck in this draft. That is the Panthers’ worst nightmare.
Meanwhile, the speculation will continue until draft day.