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Panthers impressed with Derek Carr, combine QBs as they explore all options

INDIANAPOLIS -- When you haven't had a bona fide franchise quarterback since 2018 and you have the No. 9 pick of the draft with the means to move up, you’re going to get a lot of questions at the NFL combine about quarterbacks.

Such was the case for new Carolina Panthers coach Frank Reich and general manager Scott Fitterer on Wednesday.

Whether it was on the podium or off, both spent most of their time addressing the quarterback spot. That they had a meeting with former Las Vegas Raiders QB Derek Carr, who is currently a top free agent, on Tuesday night only intensified the focus on the biggest question facing this team.