My theory on why Pierre is starting

[Jpjr]

1. Pike did not go above and beyond to distinguish himself from Pierre in practice.

2. It's a convenient way to avoid a QB controversy the following week. Even if Pike doesn't play well, many fans will want to see more and at this point Fox wants to take QB off the table.

Pierre = stop gap measure

[PanthaSan]

Fox wants to keep Pike healthy

Or.....

THis is Fox's way of saying "Fug you, you Motherfuggers"

[Dpantherman]

and this needed its own thread why?

[Grammer]

does it really matter who starts at qb anymore???

[RockyTopVol]

I really hope conspiracy theorists don't run crazy with this thing. He might be starting simply because he gives us a better chance to win than Pike or AE. Crazy thought, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

[Doyle]

The Panthers forum is funnier than the lounge now.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

1. Pike did not go above and beyond to distinguish himself from Pierre in practice.

Where have I heard this before?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

I really hope conspiracy theorists don't run crazy with this thing. He might be starting simply because he gives us a better chance to win than Pike or AE. Crazy thought, but I thought I'd throw it out there.

Were you saying that when Delhomme was here?

[Khyber53]

1. Pike did not go above and beyond to distinguish himself from Pierre in practice.

2. It's a convenient way to avoid a QB controversy the following week. Even if Pike doesn't play well, many fans will want to see more and at this point Fox wants to take QB off the table.

Pierre = stop gap measure

You make a lot of sense. Fox'll want to put Claussen back in next week and on track for finishing out the season.

The season's a wash, but he might be able to save any chance Claussen has of becoming a starting quarterback after this year.

In the meantime, St. Pierre is the sacrificial lamb.

[carolinarolls]

Jerry wants to sell some St. Pierre jerseys...duuhh

[Jpjr]

Jerry wants to sell some St. Pierre jerseys...duuhh

Classic

[Jbro]

Jerry wants to sell some St. Pierre jerseys...duuhh

They are to close to having your shirt off without sleeves and all.

[chknwing]

If I am St. Pierre, I am scared, very scared. Looking at carolina, they have 2 qb's out, first 3 rb's out, and you have to stand behind the Oline that let this happen against Ray Lewis and the ravens defense. The guy just may very well call in sick Sunday.

[Iceman2Roddy]

want my theory on why St. Pierre is starting? Because Jimmy Clausen is garbage.