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The Panthers are on the clock as is C.J. Stroud.Pro days are generally more for Twitter and highlight reels than they are for actual evaluation. While the window between the NFL Combine and a prospect's pro day can be David Wright Jersey used for quick fixes and improvements, throwing against air in T-shirts and shorts doesn't exactly make for a valuable tool.For Stroud, though, the stakes may be a little bit higher than usual. Stroud and Alabama's Bryce Young are currently locked in a battle to be QB1 in the 2023 NFL Draft, albeit indirectly. The pa sers will likely come off the board 1-2 but the order will be settled over the coming weeks, starting with Stroud's pro day.Young entered the draft cycle as the clear-cut top quarterback on the table, and there's a good chance he could remain that way unle s Stroud continues to impre s during the pre-draft cycle. He had his next shot at Ohio State's pro day on March 21, where he threw in front of a lot of scouts, GMs and coaches, making his mark.MORE: Here's what was noticeable from Stroud's pro day on Wednesday:Panthers doing their homeworkWhen the Panthers traded up to the No. 1 spot in mid-March, it was a lock they were drafting a quarterback. It's just unclear which of the two or three, or four they Adrian Gonzalez Jersey have their eyes on.The Panthers sent a brain trust of 11 people to Ohio State's pro day: Owners David and Nicole Tepper, GM Scott Fitterer,a sistant GM Dan Morgan, head coach Frank Reich, vice president Samir Suleiman, offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, quarterbacks coachJosh McCown, senior a sistant Jim Caldwell, scouting director Cole Spencer and scout Joel Patten.The Panthers also wined and dined Stroud on the night before his pro day, making a lengthy visit with the prospect.There's "due diligence" and then there's what the Panthers are doing potentially tipping their hand ahead of April 27.Two things to add here ...1) The Panthers contingent took Ohio State QB CJ Stroud out to dinner last night, met with him extensively.2) This group (minus the area scouts) will travel en ma Jeff McNei Jersey se to Alabama's Pro Day tomorrow, and Kentucky's Pro Day on Friday, per sources. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) And, of course, those Panthers in attendance got to say hello to Stroud once the workout finished.And heres the payoff. CJ Stroud with the Panthers bra s, including Frank Reich, David Tepper, Josh McCown, and Jim Caldwell. John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) Plenty of interested partiesThere's a pretty good chance that Stroud isn't falling past the No. 2 pick in April, but that didn't stop seemingly the entire league from showing up to watch him throw.Outside of the Panthers, who were clearly pretty invested in Stroud, there was a big, big crowd in attendance. While other Buckeye players partook in pro day, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports that 125 Darryl Strawberry Jersey coaches, scouts and GMs were in attendance to watch Stroud throw.Lot of eyes on C.J. Stroud here at Pro Day. More than 125 NFL coaches, scouts and GMs here. Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) A lot more will show up to watch him throw on Sundays, but this is a pretty good start.Clean, easy, smooth, effortle sThe big advantages Stroud has in his favor are his mechanics, arm strength, and ability to put the ball wherever he needs and wants. Needle s to say, that stuff iswhen it comes to playing quarterback in the National Football League.Unsurprisingly, Stroud showcased more of the same on Wednesday: He threw 55 times and had a few he'd want back, but otherwise, was clean, precise and showcased a big arm from all platforms.I've said it before but CJ Stroud's throwing Keith Hernandez Jersey motion and footwork is nearly identical each and every time he makes a throw. So mechanically sound. Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) . makes his deep pa ses look effortle s : NFL+ Pro Days Live NFL (@NFL) C.J. Stroud deep to Jaxon Smith-Njigba James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) Typically, you don't learn much from guys in T-shirts and shorts throwing against air and running routes against no one, but Stroud finished the day with a pretty bomb on-the-move to fellow future first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba:CJ Stroud saved his best throw of the day for last as he ended his Pro Day workout with this beauty! Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) So, Stroud did save his best for last, and maybe it was good enough to be first come April 27.
The Panthers are on the clock as is C.J. Stroud.Pro days are generally more for Twitter and highlight reels than they are for actual evaluation. While the window between the NFL Combine and a prospect's pro day can be David Wright Jersey used for quick fixes and improvements, throwing against air in T-shirts and shorts doesn't exactly make for a valuable tool.For Stroud, though, the stakes may be a little bit higher than usual. Stroud and Alabama's Bryce Young are currently locked in a battle to be QB1 in the 2023 NFL Draft, albeit indirectly. The pa sers will likely come off the board 1-2 but the order will be settled over the coming weeks, starting with Stroud's pro day.Young entered the draft cycle as the clear-cut top quarterback on the table, and there's a good chance he could remain that way unle s Stroud continues to impre s during the pre-draft cycle. He had his next shot at Ohio State's pro day on March 21, where he threw in front of a lot of scouts, GMs and coaches, making his mark.MORE: Here's what was noticeable from Stroud's pro day on Wednesday:Panthers doing their homeworkWhen the Panthers traded up to the No. 1 spot in mid-March, it was a lock they were drafting a quarterback. It's just unclear which of the two or three, or four they Adrian Gonzalez Jersey have their eyes on.The Panthers sent a brain trust of 11 people to Ohio State's pro day: Owners David and Nicole Tepper, GM Scott Fitterer,a sistant GM Dan Morgan, head coach Frank Reich, vice president Samir Suleiman, offensive coordinator Thomas Brown, quarterbacks coachJosh McCown, senior a sistant Jim Caldwell, scouting director Cole Spencer and scout Joel Patten.The Panthers also wined and dined Stroud on the night before his pro day, making a lengthy visit with the prospect.There's "due diligence" and then there's what the Panthers are doing potentially tipping their hand ahead of April 27.Two things to add here ...1) The Panthers contingent took Ohio State QB CJ Stroud out to dinner last night, met with him extensively.2) This group (minus the area scouts) will travel en ma Jeff McNei Jersey se to Alabama's Pro Day tomorrow, and Kentucky's Pro Day on Friday, per sources. Albert Breer (@AlbertBreer) And, of course, those Panthers in attendance got to say hello to Stroud once the workout finished.And heres the payoff. CJ Stroud with the Panthers bra s, including Frank Reich, David Tepper, Josh McCown, and Jim Caldwell. John Ellis (@1PantherPlace) Plenty of interested partiesThere's a pretty good chance that Stroud isn't falling past the No. 2 pick in April, but that didn't stop seemingly the entire league from showing up to watch him throw.Outside of the Panthers, who were clearly pretty invested in Stroud, there was a big, big crowd in attendance. While other Buckeye players partook in pro day, ESPN's Pete Thamel reports that 125 Darryl Strawberry Jersey coaches, scouts and GMs were in attendance to watch Stroud throw.Lot of eyes on C.J. Stroud here at Pro Day. More than 125 NFL coaches, scouts and GMs here. Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) A lot more will show up to watch him throw on Sundays, but this is a pretty good start.Clean, easy, smooth, effortle sThe big advantages Stroud has in his favor are his mechanics, arm strength, and ability to put the ball wherever he needs and wants. Needle s to say, that stuff iswhen it comes to playing quarterback in the National Football League.Unsurprisingly, Stroud showcased more of the same on Wednesday: He threw 55 times and had a few he'd want back, but otherwise, was clean, precise and showcased a big arm from all platforms.I've said it before but CJ Stroud's throwing Keith Hernandez Jersey motion and footwork is nearly identical each and every time he makes a throw. So mechanically sound. Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) . makes his deep pa ses look effortle s : NFL+ Pro Days Live NFL (@NFL) C.J. Stroud deep to Jaxon Smith-Njigba James Palmer (@JamesPalmerTV) Typically, you don't learn much from guys in T-shirts and shorts throwing against air and running routes against no one, but Stroud finished the day with a pretty bomb on-the-move to fellow future first-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba:CJ Stroud saved his best throw of the day for last as he ended his Pro Day workout with this beauty! Destin Adams (@TheDestinAdams) So, Stroud did save his best for last, and maybe it was good enough to be first come April 27.