Pejorative Miscreant

I think all the information coming from the Panthers has been sterilized. I only trust Huddle posts to get unbiased facts where there is no underlying agenda.

This remains a hot topic for readers and media alike so I get the amount of attention it gets. But one wonders how much time the Panthers are spending on this now after the draft is over. I suspect (and hope) its marginal. Personally I'm more interested in knowing about other positions they are trying to upgrade. I am sure it is happening just hope something works itself out. I think DE/Edge is a little too much to ask for now but a LB would probably be a good thing without breaking the bank.

Only 3? I thought it had been longer than that. My bad

This would be the ideal scenario. Dislike for Mayfield aside, he is probably a below average/marginal starter in this league(with lots of limitations). Unfortunately for us, Sam is not.

Not sure about the option. Apologies I took the post as literal.

It will also send a message that the FO is stupider than we think. Cut a Starting DT on a rookie salary because he isn’t progressing like we think he should. Backfill him with someone that plays about the same but costs more.

Logically the panthers should be interested in any QB better who is better than anyone on the current roster. Interested doesn’t mean the terms and conditions are favorable. Personally would not care for this but not getting too lathered up yet.

That's just 6 huddlers with a poo ton of alts. One of the most obvious reasons Elon's deal is on hold.

Party too much and didn't study. Put it together and righted the ship. Sounds extremely familiar. Doesn't need to be the week one starter. If he turns out to be a gem then great. If he ends up being a competent backup, you got your third round value. Verdict is still out but I think it is a positive and rational step in upgrading the position that desperately needs to be upgraded.

I think before doing this they might want to see A bit more of Corral. If they see the body of work and deem it worth getting a non Sam QB then maybe they pull the trigger on a competent mentor. Otherwise just ride it out with Sam.

Taking unforeseen injuries out of the equation, I think the odds of Winston pooing the bed are much higher than Brady morphing into a turd.

I think I can agree with you that there is a strong possibility that he will have his best year ever. Even with that I don’t think that means he is a legitimate starter in this league. It might not 100% his fault as I think he is conditioned to go 1, 2 I’m about to get killed if I don’t make a play. He had these tendencies when drafted and his experience with the Jets and Panthers only reinforced that. I think having more confidence in the line may marginally improve this but not enough for redemption. I hope I’m off base and would love it if you can post an “I told you so” rebuttal after next season.

I think they have to try because there is the appeal factor that pulls ratings. Aikman is coming to mind as being decent behind the microphone. When you get down to it I dont see anything particularly special about him other than he just has a matter of fact oh shucks type approach that people seem to accept. I dont see charisma but it comes across as genuine. Brees never connected.

I think the team needs to make a decision about this very soon. I know there was talk about a trade to buffalo that didnt happen but I suspect they are secretly shopping him and looking at options.

Just listening to him speak is reassuring. He has a calm confidence about him that just impresses me. He doesn't sound like a 21/22 year old fresh out of college. He strikes me as being cerebral like Gross and at the same time nasty like Norwell.

Better protection and a better offense installed will likely lead to Sam looking better. He may even look better than he ever has. But I think he will still see the ghosts and still have the same problems that ultimately limit him from being the answer at QB for the Panthers or any other NFL team.

This sums it up nicely. My hope is, at a minimum, he can prove that he is better than Darnold. If he can show you that then you have a fairly cheap backup for a few years and keep swinging.

Efflien and Irving are expensive backups but I think they should be solid in backup roles. Even Dayley might be a rotational player. Problem is we have soured on these guys because they were put in a position to start when they have no business starting in this league.

To borrow a phrase from a previous GM. If we are looking for a vet Fitt isn’t shopping hungry.