ESPN's Benjamin Solak on Panthers QB situation

[TheSpecialJuan]

Carolina will almost certainly pursue a quarterback alternative this offseason. It probably won't fully punt on Young, as he's still on a cheap contract and not prohibitively bad at the position, as shown by the Panthers' 5-5 record this season. (Dave Canales really is doing a wonderful coaching job, if you ask me.)

I don't think you'll get Trevor Lawrence out of Jacksonville, but the idea of a veteran retread for Carolina is extremely attractive to me. As was well covered when he was hired, Canales was part of Geno Smith's rehabilitation in Seattle and Baker Mayfield's in Tampa Bay. This offense is plug-and-play ready for a functional veteran, with a strong offensive line and a budding elite receiver in Tetairoa McMillan.

Kyler Murray is the obvious name for this upcoming offseason, as his time in Arizona seems all but over. You know who loves to funnel targets to a star No. 1 receiver and has the sort of pocket fearlessness that Smith and Mayfield both displayed? Mac Jones.

Is he under contract with the 49ers in 2026? Yes. But we'll cross that bridge when we get there. He would be a good fit.

[Captroop]

Mac Jones is an ideal fit for our situation. He could come in and flourish right away.

And I f***ing HATE Mac Jones.

[Waldo]

Not taking anyone seriously that leans into Murray being a fix. Mac Jones would be fine in free agency but not in a trade IMO. 

I just want to see who is available and what Young does once they tell him mm they aren't picking up his 5th year option. Im still hoping he ask for a trade and we can all close out that chapter of pain.

 

[uncfan888]

Canales doing a wonderful job.. Lol

They both suck. Bryce just sucks more

 

[CRA]

Tell me you don’t watch the Panthers yet have to churn out content. 

Bryce not that bad….because Carolina has managed to win a couple really odd ball games where he was largely a spectator? 

[t96]

19 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

It probably won't fully punt on Young, as he's still on a cheap contract and not prohibitively bad at the position

LMFAO

[PanthersNCSU]

Geno and Mac Jones are going to be options 1 and 2 more than likely, so do agree with that. 

[ForJimmy]

Still intrigued about giving Trey Lance a shot.  He will be a FA and not too expensive. 

[Proudiddy]

I respect what Shanahan does with QBs.  That being said, if we sign Mac as the fuging fix to this poo, I will blow my fuging brains out.

[TD alt]

I wonder who is "prohibitively bad at the position" if it isn't Bryce. 

[Proudiddy]

And “not prohibitively bad” to WHO?????????  They should’ve addressed the poo over the offseason.  We’re 5-5 instead of say, 7-3, because of fuging Bryce.

[Waldo]

4 minutes ago, ForJimmy said:

Still intrigued about giving Trey Lance a shot.  He will be a FA and not too expensive. 

See that sounds a lot more approachable. Still not sold on him but taking a long look should absolutely be on the table. I also think he will do another prove it deal to earn a spot

[TD alt]

Trey Lance, aspirin, alcohol and patience. That's a decent option. Add Sam Howell and/or Will Levis into the mix for some variety.

[Shocker]

Trey Lance completely sucks.  LMAO at people suggesting he is the answer