Perhaps it’s still plausible? Former NFL general manager Mike Tannenbaum still thinks the Panthers could take Justin Fields.

Justin Fields, QB, Ohio State

With the 8th pick in the 2021 NFL Draft, the Carolina Panthers select Justin Fields, Quarterback, THE Ohio State University.Despite a 5-11 record in 2020, the Panthers look like a team on the rise. Matt Rhule came in as one of the more hyped college-to-pro coaches of recent years and didn’t flinch in the bigger spotlight. The Panthers have a chance to take control of the future of the NFC South with the retirement of Drew Brees and the aging of Matt Ryan (I’d say the aging of Tom Brady, but in truth we all know he’ll be playing at an MVP level into his 60s).