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Carolina Panthers: Trading Kyle Allen a risk worth taking

By Brandon Scott

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers with the ball during the second quarter during their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - DECEMBER 15: Kyle Allen #7 of the Carolina Panthers with the ball during the second quarter during their game against the Seattle Seahawks at Bank of America Stadium on December 15, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images) /
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Carolina Panthers send quarterback Kyle Allen to Washington Redskins for draft pick.

Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney announced last week that quarterback Cam Newton could seek a trade. Signing Teddy Bridgewater, Carolina made their decision – the future under Matt Rhule would be without their former No. 1 overall pick.

Once Bridgewater was on board, potential landing spots for Newton began to circulate. One team in particular became a significant possibility with former Panthers coach Ron Rivera moving north to Washington. The two began together in 2011 and an opportunity for Dwayne Haskins to learn under Newton was a nice thought.

However, Rivera instead made a move for Panthers quarterback Kyle Allen to compete alongside his second-year signal caller. Initially, giving up the once backup-turned starter last season would have been a risky move by Carolina but another signing came prior to his departure.

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The Panthers added P.J. Walker from the Houston Roughnecks XFL franchise and arguably the most high profile player in their league. Walker was quarterback at Temple under Rhule helping to bring the football program from obscurity to relevance.

Hoping to do the same in Carolina, Rhule now has two quarterbacks – Bridgewater and Walker – who have experience under offensive coordinator Joe Brady and himself, respectively. In exchange for Allen, the Panthers acquire a fifth-round pick (No. 148) and although Hurney doesn’t have a stellar late-draft record, it appears Carolina is set at quarterback with Bridgewater, Walker and Will Grier.

As the Panthers continue restructuring the current roster, dealing expendable assets in exchange for draft capital is likely part of the long-term plan. In addition, freeing up money in order to build a sustainable franchise that remains competitive annually has long been owner David Tepper’s goal.

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See how Carolina uses their new selection when the NFL Draft takes place April 23-25 this year.

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