Chances Matt Corral starts Week 1

[Monrowed]

4 hours ago, ENCPantherfan2 said:

We know how bad Sam has been, and Walker isn't much better. Does Corral have a decent shot to win the job?

[3838]

1 hour ago, Monrowed said:

I think many here forget just how bad Sam sucks. I say Matt starts......

[t96]

Normally I'd say about 0 but Sam is terrible and Fitts has previous experience with his team throwing a 3rd round rookie right to the wolves so I'm saying 50% (voted 50-75). Also, less risk starting a rookie QB if we have a dominant OL and some solid weapons, which it's looking like we will. Dak is another example.

 

Won't really know anything until camp though, he could look horrible and not ready at all once the pads come on. Who knows.

[RJK]

I honestly think they bring a vet in still. And since the QB room is so bad that vet might win the job.

[Davidson Deac II]

Hopefully, 0%.  But it depends on how well he plays and how badly Rhule needs him to remain employed.  

[rayzor]

Rule is unpredictable. There's no telling. I mean it doesn't really matter if Corral looks or is better, Rule is going to role with whoever he's comfortable with. 

[Ted Ginn Jr.'s Hands]

I'd like to see him start at least 10 games to get a read on whether he can be a franchise qb.  Given that we've rebuilt the line, I am not as worried about throwing him out there early and getting him "David Carr'd"

[Jmac]

Z e r o

 

Not gonna happen

[onmyown]

4 hours ago, rippadonn said:

Ok, so Fhule should decide. We got Icky but we didn't even really get to see what Brady Christensen had to offer until way late and Rhule admittedly said that may have a mistake.

Trusting Rhule to evaluate QB readiness is lol. Remember he kept Sam from playing in the preseason, coddling the dude. The NFL has long figured Sam out and will put him in situations they know he can't handle.

Time to move on from past mistakes and embrace the future by commiting to your new franchise QB. THAT will show Corral that you are serious about reaching his potential.

All this coddling guys want to do thinking they're saving Matt from football is ridiculous. He'll learn more, get up to speed, getting reps not watching Sam.

Brees, Brady, Rodgers, Mahomes

[NanuqoftheNorth]

It appears that the Panthers intend to run more this season. 

If true, that would bode well for Sam Darnold.  If Sam makes any progress with in-game decisions he could produce another mini win streak (like last season).  Matt Rhule and Scott Fitterer would likely favor this outcome, as it would provide an "We were right all along" narrative for their trade w/the Jets. 

With this in mind, chances are Rhule and company are going to give Sam Darnold every opportunity to succeed early this season. 

However, if Matt Corral is all that and a bag of chips (clearly heads and shoulders above Darnold) well, all bets are off. 

TL/DR:  Everybody loves a winner!  

Edited May 5, 2022 by NanuqoftheNorth

[CRA]

1 hour ago, stbugs said:

Don’t forget Marshall led or was right there with the leader in preseason receiving yardage and well, it didn’t translate well. 

Oddly, Sam Darnold also didn’t really play in the preseason 

Robbie Anderson earned 85% of offensive snaps in the regular season.  TMJ 36%

I don’t think issue was TMJ and his gait

[MechaZain]

Matt starting week 1 wouldn't be ideal for anyone so only if absolutely necessary. If Sam's going to lose the job it should be on the field.

[Jackie Lee]

2 hours ago, rayzor said:

Rule is unpredictable. There's no telling. I mean it doesn't really matter if Corral looks or is better, Rule is going to role with whoever he's comfortable with. 

Especially since he's been pretty much lost the majority of his control so far this offseason. His narcissism is like a ticking time bomb waiting for him to start micromanaging again. 

[glenwo2]

1 hour ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

It appears that the Panthers intend to run more this season. 

If true, that would bode well for Sam Darnold.  If Sam makes any progress with in-game decisions he could produce another mini win streak (like last season).  Matt Rhule and Scott Fitterer would likely favor this outcome, as it would provide an "We were right all along" narrative for their trade w/the Jets. 

With this in mind, chances are Rhule and company are going to give Sam Darnold every opportunity to succeed early this season. 

However, if Matt Corral is all that and a bag of chips (clearly heads and shoulders above Darnold) well, all bets are off. 

TL/DR:  Everybody loves a winner!  

Sam simply completing a pass would be considered "progress" at this point.

Edited May 5, 2022 by glenwo2