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

[RockyTopVol]

CJ Stroud, it is. I'm really okay with that. Build a team that he can succeed with early in his career. 

[The Lobo]

36 minutes ago, ClawOn said:

I'm mostly on an island here but I think it's possible that Sam can play at a reasonably high level. 

He’s had four years to show he can’t though. 

[SizzleBuzz]

Ol’ Silver Platter at least needs to be forced to compete for the job
 

If Sam is week-1 starter, and there’s not a top draft-pick QB in waiting on the roster…

…all the Rhule Haters will get their wish in short order

[bigdog10]

4 hours ago, OldhamA said:

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

Always have and, apparently, always will. 

This is a garbage take. The psl owners built this franchise. Put a winning team on the field and you won’t have to beg for support. Your condescending tone towards the people who helped fund a team being here is ignorant. 

[frankw]

4 hours ago, OldhamA said:

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

Always have and, apparently, always will. 

Sam Darnold jock sniffer talking down to PSL owners like he's a gift to the fanbase. Comical.

[Panthercougar68]

Well between PJ  Walker and Darnold of course he’s the starter. Talk to me in May about the line up.

[Kentucky Panther]

At least he will have a new left tackle and better line. We can dump him and find our QB next year. 

[pantherj]

Yes I want Sam to start this season. Draft a LT or other stud, and we'll find our QB in the 2023 draft after Sam poops the bed. If Sam balls out then we can stick with him. Win - win so long as we accept that 2022 is a lost season.

[Davidson Deac II]

2 hours ago, matt rhules gut fat said:

People already talking themselves into  playing Darnold again as a good idea lol.

How many times do you have to get kicked in the nuts before you want it to stop?

 

Well, if we want Rhule gone after this season, playing Darnold is an excellent idea.  

[Tr3ach]

7 hours ago, Growl said:

u srs bru

Yes.  Obviously. What's your move you're making right now? 

[Panthero]

9 hours ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

SAM DARNOLDQB, CAROLINA PANTHERS

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

Panthers GM Scott Fitterer called Darnold the favorite for the quarterback job last month. The Panthers overhauled their offensive coaching staff after Darnold went 4-7 with 13 interceptions over 11 starts in an injury-shortened first season in Carolina. There's some "belief in the organization" that Darnold, who was the youngest starting quarterback in league history and is only 24, will take a step forward in 2022. After missing out on Deshaun Watson, the Panthers plan to stick with Darnold over trading for a veteran starter but haven't ruled out drafting a quarterback with the No. 6 pick

[Jackie Lee]

4 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

At least one of these "stud LTs" is gonna bust hard. Probably the one Matt Rhule wants.

I really want to like Ikey but his pass pro is not that great on film..Neal is more the total package, and Cross is the safe pass pro guy but probably only a 10% upgrade over BC. Would be a nice draft to have a bunch of day 2 picks but of course we're 1 and done until we get to the depth project guys

[trueblade]

4 hours ago, Davidson Deac II said:

unless the defense and run game improve so much next year that the qb is of secondary importance.

From everything Rhule has said about defense and a downhill running game, that's the strategy he's building.

Run. Run. Pass. Punt.

[Carl Spackler]

3 hours ago, trueblade said:

From everything Rhule has said about defense and a downhill running game, that's the strategy he's building.

Run. Run. Pass. Punt.

Run. Sack. Interception