NFL fans can't believe Panthers' decision to trade first overall draft pick

The Carolina Panthers shocked many by trading up to the number one overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. The Chicago Bears, who were unlikely to draft a quarterback, initially held the pick. Fans believed that newly-hired head coach Frank Reich and his staff had their eyes set on a certain quarterback and wanted to ensure that they got their guy.Now, NFL insider Dov Kleiman is reporting that several sources believe that the Panthers could in fact trade down with another team if they have more than one quarterback that they want to pursue.Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleimanUpdate: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down.3216263Update: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down. https://t.co/ApSqgzFy6kThe news perplexed NFL fans. They questioned why the Carolina Panthers gave up so many assets to the Bears if they weren't set on a quarterback.Typically when a team trades up for a higher draft pick, they are confident in their decision and want to ensure that no other team jumps them. In a first round with so many quarterback-needy teams, it seemed like the ideal reason for Carolina to do so. Now, they appear to be second-guessing that decision and may not hold that number one draft pick for very long. NFL fans on Twitter were shocked that this was the latest turn of events for a team that is in need of a rebuild.Lex 🎱@RipEnvious@NFL_DovKleiman Why give up all that if you aren’t 100% on one of the quarterbacks ☠️3871@NFL_DovKleiman Why give up all that if you aren’t 100% on one of the quarterbacks ☠️Anthony Thompson@athompsonABJ@NFL_DovKleiman Why trade up and lose picks and D.J. Moore lolololol4141@NFL_DovKleiman Why trade up and lose picks and D.J. Moore lololololDallas@DallyItUpFFTranslation* twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman…Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleimanUpdate: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down.3415282Update: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down. https://t.co/ApSqgzFy6kTranslation* twitter.com/NFL_DovKleiman… https://t.co/EZ1aaL1RinMichael Rimmer@avl_mike@NFL_DovKleiman The Panthers are playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.362@NFL_DovKleiman The Panthers are playing chess while everyone else is playing checkers.Mike Kaye@mike_e_kayeThe only way the #Panthers could do this is if they were convinced the Texans wouldn’t take the QB they wanted and they traded down to No. 2. twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman…Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleimanUpdate: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down.4010Update: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down. https://t.co/ApSqgzFy6kThe only way the #Panthers could do this is if they were convinced the Texans wouldn’t take the QB they wanted and they traded down to No. 2. twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman…Jonathan Wachtel⚜️@jmarcwachtel@NFL_DovKleiman This might work for sunny weaver in draft day the movie, but in real life…nah!14@NFL_DovKleiman This might work for sunny weaver in draft day the movie, but in real life…nah! https://t.co/ywvy8w5gcRRoss Caruso@RossCarusoTVStop it, Frank! twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman…Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleimanUpdate: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down.3429282Update: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down. https://t.co/ApSqgzFy6kStop it, Frank! twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman… https://t.co/PesW3FqLMocaz@HernandezCasual@NFL_DovKleiman So they traded up all that to not know who exactly they’re taking? Lmao wow222@NFL_DovKleiman So they traded up all that to not know who exactly they’re taking? Lmao wowUK and Irish Packers@ukpackersNFL Scriptwriters: Have the Panthers trade up to 1st and then back down again… twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman…Dov Kleiman@NFL_DovKleimanUpdate: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down.3283Update: #Panthers are indeed considering trading down from the 1st overall pick of the 2023 Draft.A third report now confirms, this one from ESPN. The Athletic and Charlotte Observer reported the same.If they have more than one QB prospect they like, they could trade down. https://t.co/ApSqgzFy6kNFL Scriptwriters: Have the Panthers trade up to 1st and then back down again… twitter.com/nfl_dovkleiman… https://t.co/lBfMaTR84xJaybills Games🐻⬇️@JaybillsGames@NFL_DovKleiman Buyers remorse??? Lol. Could've just traded with the Cards/Seattle for less if you didn't know who you wanted lol1@NFL_DovKleiman Buyers remorse??? Lol. Could've just traded with the Cards/Seattle for less if you didn't know who you wanted lolWR DJ Moore thanks Panthers after trade to BearsCarolina traded DJ Moore to the Chicago Bears as part of a blockbuster pre-draft trade to gain the number one overall pick. After the news broke, Moore took to Twitter to thank the Carolina organization and the fans.He thanked the team for drafting him in 2018 and for everything they have done for him so far at the start of his NFL career.I am forever grateful for the Carolina Panthers Organization for making my Dream come true by drafting me in ‘18. I want to Thank all of the people from top down who have made the start of this journey special for me in Carolina. Thank You &amp; Much LoveDJ Moore💫@idjmooreI am forever grateful for the Carolina Panthers Organization for making my Dream come true by drafting me in ‘18. I want to Thank all of the people from top down who have made the start of this journey special for me in Carolina Thank You &amp; Much Love 🏽268632078I am forever grateful for the Carolina Panthers Organization for making my Dream come true by drafting me in ‘18. I want to Thank all of the people from top down who have made the start of this journey special for me in Carolina Thank You &amp; Much Love ❤️✌🏽💫 https://t.co/Eux0Xq03M7Moore was drafted by Carolina as the 24th overall pick in the 2018 NFL draft after playing three years at the University of Maryland.In five seasons with the team, the 25-year-old wide receiver caught 5,201 yards and 21 touchdowns.