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Is Silver Platter Sam a viable backup QB for Panthers over the long term?

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Is Silver Platter Sam a viable backup QB for Panthers over the long term?  

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I have no real reason to think that his current level of play while receiving reps with the 1s and being the starter would suddenly change for the better if he was getting backup reps only.  No way I want him to transition from the starter role back down to backup long-term.

I do think his ability to remain in the league can only be salvaged by playing becoming a backup but I don't expect him to be good, or even acceptable, at it without too much coaching to make the situation viable.

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This is what gives me a glimmer of hope that we may not be tied to Darnold and that $18M next year.

"When a team exercises the option, it becomes guaranteed for injury only. If the player is on the team’s roster at the start of the League Year in his option season, his salary becomes fully guaranteed for skill, cap and injury."

https://frontofficenfl.com/2017/03/27/nfl-rookie-contracts-explained-fifth-year-option/

IF the player is on the team's roster...

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16 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

This is what gives me a glimmer of hope that we may not be tied to Darnold and that $18M next year.

"When a team exercises the option, it becomes guaranteed for injury only. If the player is on the team’s roster at the start of the League Year in his option season, his salary becomes fully guaranteed for skill, cap and injury."

https://frontofficenfl.com/2017/03/27/nfl-rookie-contracts-explained-fifth-year-option/

IF the player is on the team's roster...

So if they cut him, the team isn't on the hook?

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17 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

This is what gives me a glimmer of hope that we may not be tied to Darnold and that $18M next year.

"When a team exercises the option, it becomes guaranteed for injury only. If the player is on the team’s roster at the start of the League Year in his option season, his salary becomes fully guaranteed for skill, cap and injury."

https://frontofficenfl.com/2017/03/27/nfl-rookie-contracts-explained-fifth-year-option/

IF the player is on the team's roster...

Yeah, but I don't think that means we can just cut him.  If we could, what would be the point of a "fully guaranteed contract"?

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2 minutes ago, joemac said:

Yeah, but I don't think that means we can just cut him.  If we could, what would be the point of a "fully guaranteed contract"?

Agents and the media tend to play really fast and loose with "guaranteed" money on contracts. Seems like there always turns out to be some loopholes for the team.

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2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Agents and the media tend to play really fast and loose with "guaranteed" money on contracts. Seems like there always turns out to be some loopholes for the team.

Well I'm keeping my damn fingers crossed on that one!  If they could somehow get out from under having Sam on the team next season that would be tremendous! 

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