Carolina Panthers general manager Marty Hurney has been explaining why he selected Derrick Brown over Isaiah Simmons.
The organization was left with a dilemma at No. 7 after the Clemson linebacker fell out of the first round. After some deliberation, they opted to stick to their guns and bolster their defensive front by taking Brown in the first round of the NFL Draft.
This decision was met with derision by some sections of the Panthers’ fanbase who thought Simmons could have filled part of the void left by legendary linebacker Luke Kuechly after he announced his retirement this offseason.