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The Charlotte Observer reports "there's a strong chance" QB Sam Darnold will be the Panthers' Week 1 starter.

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1 hour ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer called Darnold the favorite for the quarterback job last month.

Out of what we got, he is.  It's his spot to give up to someone else.  I feel very confident in that if he has a strong line of protection he will be much better than before.  

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Just now, ThPantherFan said:

Out of what we got, he is.  It's his spot to give up to someone else.  I feel very confident in that if he has a strong line of protection he will be much better than before.  

Some of his worst throws last year were from a clean pocket. 

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The QB class is a total crapshoot this year. The smart move is to ride with Darnold and draft a LT. 
 

If Darnold is actually able to perform with some level of consistency and doesn’t turn the ball over then we have a really complete team otherwise. 
 

If he isn’t good then someone will come in and take over a loaded roster and we’ll draft from a better QB class next year.

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2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

At least the JR era had sporadic success. Some may not realize it, but the the Tepper era in terms of the W-L percentage is statistically the worst stretch of football in Panthers' history. Worse than Seifert.

Regardless, the PSL owners sold their tickets to the teams with large travelling support. 

Always have and, apparently, always will. 

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2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

At least the JR era had sporadic success. Some may not realize it, but the the Tepper era in terms of the W-L percentage is statistically the worst stretch of football in Panthers' history. Worse than Seifert.

I did not know that. I guess the lack of a 1-15 or 2-14 season threw me off the scent 

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2 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

If you want a LT, fine. But don't let it delude you into thinking a shiny new LT might make Darnold salvageable. Were you watching him? Most of his worst decisions come when he actually has the time to survey the field.

 

I don't know if Darnold can be salvaged but what I do know is that we are stuck paying him 18 million this year with what looks to be a lame duck HC. It doesn't seem so bad to fix the Oline and improve the overall talent of the team while we ride out the last year of Rhule. I personally want us to take Willis. I like his attitude and his top tier arm and athleticism I think he has that "it" factor and if he can be developed, he's going to be special. However, I do understand the argument for just letting this year go and allowing a new staff handpick a QB in what looks to be a loaded class next year. 

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