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

[OldhamA]

1 hour ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Very well could happen. BOA will definitely be hosting some home games for opposing teams. So basically business as usual for the Tepper era so far.

And the Richardson era. 

[ThPantherFan]

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.  

[The Lobo]

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. 

[unicar15]

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.

Edited April 2, 2022 by unicar15

[ThPantherFan]

1 hour ago, Lurk21 said:

I think this is an ultimate smokescreen being out out

Could very well be.

[ThPantherFan]

2 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

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

I didn't know that.

[John_Sutter]

44 minutes ago, Growl said:

u srs bru

Confirmed Russian troll

[Michael G]

I'd be really surprised if we do not add someone post draft. If we do not bring in a young QB during the draft we will make a move after. 

[Snake]

Sounds good to me. The faster we implode the better. 

[mrcompletely11]

24 minutes ago, Growl said:

my solution is the same as has been explained to you, specifically, multiple times, over the span of a couple months now like lol

Refresh my memory 

[LinvilleGorge]

21 minutes ago, OldhamA said:

And the Richardson era. 

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.

[OldhamA]

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. 

[John_Sutter]

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 

[CmC2k]

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.