After trading up for the top NFL Draft pick, Frank Reich says 'there is consensus' on the No. 1 selection

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In March, the Carolina Panthers pulled off a blockbuster trade to acquire the No. 1 overall pick of this year's draft from the Chicago Bears.

The Panthers are in need of a quarterback, and there has been speculation that Carolina will select Bryce Young with the pick. Last week, the former Alabama standout reportedly canceled all of his remaining pre-draft visits with other NFL teams.

The move by Young fueled speculation the Panthers have already informed Young he is their choice. Carolina has held meetings with multiple top quarterback options during the draft process.

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Head coach Frank Reich of the Carolina Panthers speaks to the media during the NFL Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium March 1, 2023, in Indianapolis. (Justin Casterline/Getty Images)

However, head coach Frank Reich is not letting anyone outside of the organization in on the team's approach heading into Thursday's draft. 

"We'll announce that Thursday at about 8 o'clock," Reich told reporters Tuesday.

Last week, general manager Scott Fitterer hinted that a final decision hadn't been made on the selection. But Reich and Fitterer had a meeting earlier this week and said they reached a consensus.

"He came into my office yesterday at some point and asked the question," Reich said. "It was kind of like a proposal of sorts. And I said yes. There is consensus, and we're excited."

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Reich, who is entering his first season with the Panthers following his dismissal from the Colts in 2022, admitted the process was not always