To make a big move, Panthers needed the right staff

Darin Gantt

CHARLOTTE - The Panthers didn't hire all these teachers to not have them teach.

Now, they know they're going to have a bright young pupil - in fact, the top of the class.

According to multiple reports, the Panthers made their first bold move of the 2023 offseason Friday, reaching a deal on a trade with the Bears to get the first overall pick in this year's draft.

Per those reports,