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

[45catfan]

5 minutes ago, Smittymoose said:

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.

Actually, no it isn't if you take time to look at it objectively.  But with the snide comment about Lance, that objectivity was never considered.

[NAS]

6 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

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.

I disagree, we lost some good players to free agency and our Oline needs a lot of work. 

[Smittymoose]

1 minute ago, 45catfan said:

Actually, no it isn't if you take time to look at it objectively.  But with the snide comment about Lance, that objectivity was never considered.

You're right, it's probably worse than 50/50 with Lance. He's a huge project that attempted about 18 passes per game as a one-year starter in a second-tier division of college football. 

[Smittymoose]

4 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Actually, no it isn't if you take time to look at it objectively.  But with the snide comment about Lance, that objectivity was never considered.

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/18/no-qbs-drafted-from-2009-16-are-set-to-be-with-team-that-drafted-them/

 

And if you look at it "objectively," the truth is, 50/50 is probably generous. 

[45catfan]

2 minutes ago, NAS said:

I disagree, we lost some good players to free agency and our Oline needs a lot of work. 

We will agree to disagree then.

[CarolinaLivin]

Yeah I just don't see us drafting Lance just to have two project QBs on the team. Now you could definitely argue the case for justin fields. Butttt.... like majority of the comments here, just my opinion

[45catfan]

1 minute ago, Smittymoose said:

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/02/18/no-qbs-drafted-from-2009-16-are-set-to-be-with-team-that-drafted-them/

 

And if you look at it "objectively," the truth is, 50/50 is probably generous. 

So because they are not with their original team from 5-12 years ago, we should not take a QB if one is available?  You may want to contact the GMs for the Jags, Jets and 49ers and tell them not to bother.

[45catfan]

4 minutes ago, CarolinaLivin said:

Yeah I just don't see us drafting Lance just to have two project QBs on the team. Now you could definitely argue the case for justin fields. Butttt.... like majority of the comments here, just my opinion

Does Fields unseat Darnold most or all of next season, yes or no?   Simple answer.

[BurnNChinn]

Like I’ve been saying Teddy is as good as gone.

@SizzleBuzz

[TheProcess]

22 minutes ago, Snake said:

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.

Exactly! 

[Panther'sBigD]

I don't know how this is news. Of course you take the QB if he makes it to #8. 

[Hoenheim]

If Fields or Lance drops to 8 we either trade down for a haul or pick one of them and go LT in R2. 

If all the QBs go before 8 we would still have a plethora of options (including trade downs).

[Panther'sBigD]

FWIW, I don't think one will fall to us, but someone great will. We'll have a shot at a generational talent at 8. I think that's why the FO was unwilling to trade away picks this year. We probably won't see a draft this deep at all of our areas of need again anytime soon. 

[t96]

We need to figure out QB long term. Darnold has a small chance to be that guy, but very unlikely. A Fields or Lance at 8 has a better chance to be that guy. Added together our odds of finding that long term QB increase. I don't know why anyone would have any issues with this. Plus if we start Darnold this year and he's solid and then the rookie is ready at some point we can get our assets back for Darnold in another trade. If we like one of the top 4 QBs at 8 and he's there then that'll be a great pick. If not, then we're good looking at OT/CB/etc.