Source: Panthers Open to Drafting Quarterback With No. 8 Pick

[Jaxel]

Smokescreen, trying to get some one to trade up in front so more blue chip options drop to us.

That's my story and in sticking to it.

[45catfan]

2 minutes ago, AceBoogie said:

Yea but as the leader of the team you don’t come back to the sideline and tell everybody that poo. That’s like being the head of your household and coming home and telling your kids you’re short on the rent. Get your ass to work and figure that poo out. 
 

Cam was caught last year telling JM “I’m sorry” but that was AFTER he took the team down the field to win the game. 

I agree, but in all seriousness what that tells me is the kid can't read exotic defenses.  Apparently the Patriots figured that out and disguised their looks really well.  So when defenders showed up where he wasn't expecting them, he was "seeing ghosts".  Again, the kid has talent, he just needs to be coached up and spend a poo-ton of time in the film room with Brady and even with Luke.  If anyone knows about what a defense can scheme up, it's Luke.  I'm not sue what year that game was, but hopefully it was his rookie season and has learned from that.

Getting back on topic, I'm still all about a QB not named Mac Jones at #8 and Lance is still that dude.

[cookinbrak]

Yes, of Trevor Lawrence is there at 8, we should consider it.

[NAS]

14 minutes ago, Jaxel said:

Smokescreen, trying to get some one to trade up in front so more blue chip options drop to us.

That's my story and in sticking to it.

I think it's a bit of both.  If somehow a QB they like drops to #8 (probably unlikely), then it makes sense to pick him up.  Otherwise, it's a good smoke screen to ensure one of the QB needy teams trades up and clears way for Sewell, Pitts, etc.  

[Smittymoose]

What he means is the Panthers will continue to pretend they’re interested in drafting a QB at 8 to drive up the value of the pick or to encourage other teams to trade ahead of them to take a QB.

[Ready 2 Win]

Considering that Joe Brady is likely to be off to a head coaching job in 2022 meaning a whole new regime and offense is likely incoming,  if we did draft a QB I hope he sits all season and marinates. 



 

[45catfan]

9 minutes ago, Ready 2 Win said:

Considering that Joe Brady is likely to be off to a head coaching job in 2022 meaning a whole new regime and offense is likely incoming,  if we did draft a QB I hope he sits all season and marinates. 



 

Perfect situation for Lance.  He's not expected to be the 'GUY' in year one.  If Fields comes here, over half of the Huddle would be want Darnold to take a backseat to the rookie right away.  Oh, they will deny it now, but just wait if it comes to fruition.  By the time Fields puts on a Panthers hat on draft night, Darnold becomes the backup right then and there in their mind.

That's the reason Lance is the IDEAL QB for us at #8 assuming (BIG ASSUMPTION) he and Fields are both still available.

[NAS]

3 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Perfect situation for Lance.  He's not expected to be the 'GUY' in year one.  If Fields comes here, over half of the Huddle would be want Darnold to take a backseat to the rookie right away.  Oh, they will deny it now, but just wait if it comes to fruition.  By the time Fields puts on a Panthers hat on draft night, Darnold becomes the backup right then and there in their mind.

That's the reason Lance is the IDEAL QB for us at #8 assuming (BIG ASSUMPTION) he and Fields are both still available.

Yes, but then you have to be willing to assume we suck again this year if we can't draft another immediate impact player at #8.  

[jayboogieman]

1 hour ago, jfra78 said:

Just fix the line

Amen

1 hour ago, AceBoogie said:

Don’t matter how good the line is when your QB sees ghosts. 

Doesn't matter how much potential he has or how good your QB is if they don't have time to throw the ball or are hit every time they drop back. The Panthers are in good position to draft top O line Talent and need to take advantage of it. The Panthers can always draft a QB next year when hopefully teams are not being stupid with what they are asking for and giving up to move up in the draft.

[Snake]

People are reading way too much into this. Basically if Lance or Fields are available they are taking them. This also adds smoke to screen who they will take. Its quiet possible Denver might give us a few picks to move up simply cause they know we might draft a QB and they cant wait.

[Smittymoose]

12 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Perfect situation for Lance.  He's not expected to be the 'GUY' in year one.  If Fields comes here, over half of the Huddle would be want Darnold to take a backseat to the rookie right away.  Oh, they will deny it now, but just wait if it comes to fruition.  By the time Fields puts on a Panthers hat on draft night, Darnold becomes the backup right then and there in their mind.

That's the reason Lance is the IDEAL QB for us at #8 assuming (BIG ASSUMPTION) he and Fields are both still available.

hmmm...add a top 5 non-QB talent in the entire draft, or draft a QB that must sit at least one year and is a 50/50 shot at absolute best to be any good?

tough choice.

[TLGPanthersFan]

1 hour ago, Sean Payton's Vicodin said:

lol, we would be in a pickle if we draft a qb 8, and then somehow end up first overall next year. tho i think we'll be bad but not 1st overall bad

More like top 10 pick,again, bad. Potentially. 

[electro's horse]

i don't think trading for darnold changed the draft situation at all tbh

 

[45catfan]

4 minutes ago, NAS said:

Yes, but then you have to be willing to assume we suck again this year if we can't draft another immediate impact player at #8.  

We didn't suck last year despite the record.  Teddy 'two-gloves' and Joey Slye did more than their share to ensure those 5 wins.  Had Teddy and Joey even hit 50% of those critical 4th quarter TD passes and game winning kicks, respectfully, we were a .500 team with a green defense and rookie head coach.  CMC was sidelined most of the year too.  There is zero reason to believe this team should be in the hunt for a top 10 pick next draft in a MUCH thinner QB class. 

In other words, if we opt to pass up a QB this year, we are riding with Darnold and potentially will be back in the same boat in two years looking to acquire a veteran QB if Sam isn't our franchise QB after all.