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Panthers interested in Northwestern QB Clayton Thorson


Jeremy Igo

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Four-year starter with good size and fundamentals who never really improved after his breakout 2016 season. Thorson was hamstrung by below-average talent at the skill positions but never showed an ability to work beyond his offense's limitations. His limited field vision combined with plus physical traits gives him a chance to become an average backup in a pro-style offense.

 

https://www.nfl.com/prospects/clayton-thorson?id=32195448-4f82-8277-badb-cd047999cb4f

 

 

Good sign that they are looking at guys to draft just in case.

 

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6 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

I mean, until recently "hamstrung by below average skill players" was the Panthers QB calling card.

Granted, but an overall analysis that amounts to "well, maybe someday this guy might make a half-decent backup" is kind of hard to get excited about.

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46 minutes ago, Black&BlueBubba said:

And less than one hour after this post they sign Heineke. 

SMOKESCREEN!!!!!!!

I bet they want a guy they can keep on the Practice Squad and then which ever of Alllen and Heinike don't earn the backup job gets released.

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