Why the Carolina Panthers should go all in for Deshaun Watson

Where is your spirit, Panthers fans?

Where is your spirit, Panthers fans? It’s Feb. 3 – a month and some change past the holiday season – and yet we still have some Scrooges afoot.

They’ve made their way into the comments section on our Facebook page to tell us how little they’d be willing to give up in a potential trade for Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Bah humbug.

We know that you’re fine people and have your team’s best interests at heart. You’re concerned citizens who are wary of seeing your favorite franchise loosen its grip on a mega package of high-end draft picks and talent.

But choosing to be miserly in a once-in-a-lifetime pursuit of a certified superstar at the sport’s most important position is no way to live. Don’t believe it? Then let’s take a look at the Panthers’ other options in finding an answer to their quarterback question.

Certainly there are better, more realistic possibilities. . . Right?