How much of this was just wanting to get rid of bridgewater?

[Basbear]

A big portion. I believe mid-late season the coaching staff reached the conclusion Teddy was not the QB for panthers. One scene I remember during a TO, rhule went out to talk with Teddy. Said something like "One run and youre already tired??" Thought Nothing much til the seasoning ending presser form Rhule" Teddy needs to have a great off-season and get in his best shape ". Teddy was a bike guy, but it didnt help his cardio for NFL games it seems. Also feels like Coaches could not coach Teddy, for whatever reasons. Lots of fiction during the late season pressers came up, seemed like passing a boiling point. Sad part is Teddy right now is better than Sam, whoms only saving grace is age. They played about the amount of games, Teddy is 4 years older.

Sam has mental issues to work out, along with a mountain of other issues. IDGF this is the 2nd chosen one form the staff, coach'em up your pick at QB. NO excuses.

[cardiackat88.]

Besides jettisoning Bridgewater,

This also puts us in a position to trade down from the 8th to a QB needy team like the Pats or Bears, going back in the 1st and gaining a mid 2nd in this draft.