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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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30 minutes ago, rayzor said:

I want an LT and it's got absolutely nothing to do with Darnold or anything else having to do with this year. I'm writing this year off. LT is important this year only for providing a solid foundation for next year's coach and QB.

I don't want Darnold, but this team is determined to fug things up. Let them.

If only it was so easy to pick and choose when you have the luxury of adding your QB.

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1 hour ago, Verge said:

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No inside sources here, but I don't buy it either.

I seriously doubt Matt Rhule wants to go into a season where he needs to win to save his job with Darnold as his starter.

As mentioned before, I think Fitterer wants to draft a quarterback but Rhule wants a veteran.

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8 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

No inside sources here, but I don't buy it either.

I seriously doubt Matt Rhule wants to go into a season where he needs to win to save his job with Darnold as his starter.

As mentioned before, I think Fitterer wants to draft a quarterback but Rhule wants a veteran.

I doubt there is any veteran we could conceivably get that would turn Rhule into a winner, unless the defense and run game improve so much next year that the qb is of secondary importance.

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15 minutes ago, Davidson Deac II said:

I doubt there is any veteran we could conceivably get that would turn Rhule into a winner, unless the defense and run game improve so much next year that the qb is of secondary importance.

I don't think so either, but Rhule might.

At the very least, he might prefer someone like Garoppolo to any of the rookies.

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