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[csx]

Being an interception machine cant help.

[ForJimmy]

McCord should be available soon. 

[bythenbrs]

20 hours ago, frankw said:

6 pass attempts 5 sacks.

Damn.

Makes sense.  The rap on him at Colorado was that he held onto the ball waaaaay too long trying to make something happen.  

Edited August 24, 2025 by bythenbrs

[frankw]

Howell should be a decent backup but at this point it is worth questioning if there is anything else at play given the number of times he's been traded.

And to springboard from that it's almost laughable looking at how many other teams are playing musical chairs with their QB rooms continually churning and not being complacent while the lowly Panthers have been content with two of the worst backups in the league.

[kungfoodude]

2 minutes ago, frankw said:

Howell should be a decent backup but at this point it is worth questioning if there is anything else at play given the number of times he's been traded.

And to springboard from that it's almost laughable looking at how many other teams are playing musical chairs with their QB rooms continually churning and not being complacent while the lowly Panthers have been content with two of the worst backups in the league.

I think Panthers fans are going to be in for quite the wake up when Dalton isn't the backup. He is far from the worst. 

[frankw]

4 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

I think Panthers fans are going to be in for quite the wake up when Dalton isn't the backup. He is far from the worst. 

Of course he's not the literal worst. But the problem is the price the team paid and the fact he's nearly 40. If you're going to keep around a low end backup go with a younger cheaper option. I mean as much as we say Jack Plummer is cheeks the guy is making very little by comparison.

[mrcompletely11]

9 minutes ago, frankw said:

Of course he's not the literal worst. But the problem is the price the team paid and the fact he's nearly 40. If you're going to keep around a low end backup go with a younger cheaper option. I mean as much as we say Jack Plummer is cheeks the guy is making very little by comparison.

isnt dalton like 8-25 in his last starts from the past 3 years?  I mean he is pretty bad.

 

going back 10 years he is 34-56.    You telling me we cannot upgrade from that?

[frankw]

6 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

isnt dalton like 8-25 in his last starts from the past 3 years?  I mean he is pretty bad.

 

going back 10 years he is 34-56.    You telling me we cannot upgrade from that?

Correct. Like I said. Nearly three years ago the Saints who had a plenty long look at him said no thank you and goodbye. We saw fit to not only push his career earnings over the $100 million hump but also try to build a culture around him. The results speak louder than words.

[CarolinaLivin]

Maybe its a hot take but in my opinion after we solidify QB1 we’ll likely be more savvy with the QB2 position like other teams. They’re more doing what they think is best for bryce to take the next step than trying to field the best QB2 talent wise out there. 

[The Lobo]

16 minutes ago, frankw said:

Correct. Like I said. Nearly three years ago the Saints who had a plenty long look at him said no thank you and goodbye. We saw fit to not only push his career earnings over the $100 million hump but also try to build a culture around him. The results speak louder than words.

My guess is that Bryce really likes him so the team probably thinks it’s best for his development? 

[mrcompletely11]

3 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

My guess is that Bryce really likes him so the team probably thinks it’s best for his development? 

thats sweet

[The Lobo]

1 minute ago, mrcompletely11 said:

thats sweet

Not saying I agree with it, but it’s the only explanation I have as to why they brought him back. 

[mrcompletely11]

9 minutes ago, The Lobo said:

Not saying I agree with it, but it’s the only explanation I have as to why they brought him back. 

I get it man it was discussed heavily when he was resigned.   It doesn't make sense 

[outlaw4]

Frankly, if most teams in the NFL lose their starting QB for a significant amount of time, they're screwed. The fantasy is that one has a future Tony Romo or a Nick Foles that can carry a stacked team. The reality is that you might get roughly 3~5 games out of your backup before it all falls apart. Remember all of Peyton Manning's backups? Utterly terrible.

Speaking of backup QB's, Raiders may need one.

https://www.nfl.com/news/raiders-qb-aidan-o-connell-suffered-fractured-wrist-in-preseason-finale-expected-to-be-out-6-8-weeks