McCown lets out possible hint about Carolina QB choice

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Josh McCown lets out possible hint about Panthers QB choice

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Grey Papke | Last updated 3/22/23

Carolina Panthers quarterbacks coach Josh McCown may have given away the team’s draft plans on Wednesday.

McCown was among the Panthers brass in attendance for Ohio State’s pro day on Wednesday, with all eyes on quarterback C.J. Stroud, who worked through a strong session of reps. Nick Carboni of WCNC posted video of Stroud greeting key Panthers figures, including McCown.

At one point, the future NFL signal-caller and McCown scheduled a future game of HORSE.

#OhioState QB C.J. Stroud meets with #Panthers contingent after his Pro Day. QB Coach Josh McCown says "You spun it well, bro, that was great. That was awesome.

Then the two proceed to schedule a game of horse, Stroud saying "I'm gonna take his money."

: @shawndunagan pic.twitter.com/UIWFY1DvUe

— Nick Carboni (@NickCarboniWCNC) March 22, 2023

As fun as the banter around basketball might have been, the real noteworthy section of the exchange came when McCown appeared to tell Stroud “maybe when you live in Charlotte we’ll find a court.”

Did #Panthers coach Josh McCown tell CJ Stroud: “Maybe when you live in Charlotte we’ll find a court.” ?

pic.twitter.com/an4SsDGZ1H

— Dov Kleiman (@NFL_DovKleiman) March 22, 2023

That could certainly be a hint toward the future, though it is possible McCown said “go to Charlotte,” instead, referring to a future team meeting or the like.

Reports have indicated that Stroud is one of the two quarterbacks the Panthers are strongly considering with their recently-acquired No. 1 pick. Even if the team has made up its mind, it’s tough to imagine McCown would spill something like that in a public setting. Stranger things have happened.

This article first appeared on Larry Brown Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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