One day after star running back was traded from the to the , Carolina general manager Scott Fitterer said they are not looking to sell off the core members of the team in the future, . This may seem contradictory to the move the Panthers just made, but it all comes down to timing and players Cesar Hernandez Jersey in their prime.Fitterer mentioned defensive tackle , defensive end and wide receiver when discu sing the key players. He said that it would take an "astronomical" offer to part with other star players."Our focus is still going out Tug McGraw Jersey and competing every weekend. We expect to win," Fitterer said at Friday's pre s conference.The general manager said the goal is to continue to rebuild, so that when the Panthers finally get their franchise quarterback, they'll have all the other pieces in place for succe s. The Panthers sit at 1-5 and face and the on Sunday.Since 2018, the Panthers have had , , , and as their main quarterbacks, with backups taking over many times throughout that span. The offense has lacked consistency and that trend Jimmy Foxx Jersey has continued this season.McCaffrey, who has suffered many injuries throughout his career, continues to be an impactful player when he is in the lineup, but it hasn't been enough to win games. in exchange forFitterer said the decision to trade McCaffrey was not easy given the running back's "" legacy with the team, but said Mike Schmidt Jersey it was the right decision for the team's future.He mentioned that three offers were given and it was back-and-forth between two teams, but ultimately the 49ers had the best offer. into something that can help them put together a winning season, something Didi Gregorius Jersey that has not happened since 2017.Fitterer says these picks give them "" to trade up in the NFL Draft if they see fit.