Doesn't matter who at #1, Moore/Clausen/Vet will start

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Some people might not understand this. If we do draft a QB he will need to sit for a year. In that case, Moore/Clausen/Vet will be starting. If we don't draft a QB then Moore/Clausen/Vet will be starting. So ether way, Moore/Clausen/Vet will more than likely start. If the coaching staff feels the need to throw a unprepared rookie QB into the fire (like last season) then we will just see another repeat of last season (Clausen 2.0). It might be just me, but drafting a rookie QB (especially in this draft class) and expecting him to start (even after a few games) is like asking us to David Carr our QB.

I'm all for a franchise QB, hell I've wanted one for years now, but there is no franchise QB's in this draft AT ALL. Next years draft will have 3 Top 10 QB's (all franchise material: Luck,Barkley,Jones). Even some mid-late first rounders, all better than what we have to pick from this season.

The top 10 QB's being discussed in this years draft class would be drafted late 1st - mid 2nd round next season.

So as painful as it is, Rivera/Hurney, please just wait one more season.

[Lumps]

If Clausen got 'thrown to the fire' we should start him and find out for sure if we have wasted a second rounder or fuged him up somehow. Or we should test Moore again for that matter. Drafting a QB is still a smart move.

[jayflip]

This is true. Rivera even alluded to how QB's need to be brought along slowly in his first presser.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

If Clausen got 'thrown to the fire' we should start him and find out for sure if we have wasted a second rounder or fuged him up somehow. Or Moore for that matter. Drafting a QB is still a smart move.

Yeah, next season. Drafting a QB this season is like playing black jack, trying to reach 21 while you already have 20 in your hand.

[teeray]

LOL CarolinaCatBrigade has chrystal ball. Can see future.

Go back and read the scouting reports on Big Ben. Almost all of them say he would need a year or two to adjust bc he came from a small school and/played in a spread and never took snaps under center.

17 td passes and a Super Bowl later Big Ben proves you have no idea until they get to camp to determine how long it will take to adjust to the NFL game.

Will Cam transition that fast??? Maybe, maybe not. I am not presumptive enough to think I know exactly what the future holds for any QB.

Just like nobody knows whether this class is any better or worse than next years class until they play in the NFL. A report yesterday said as many as 8 QBs could be taken in the first 3 rounds. As far as anybody knows this could end up being the best QB class in history.

No one knows the future of these players.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

LOL CarolinaCatBrigade has chrystal ball. Can see future.

Go back and read the scouting reports on Big Ben. Almost all of them say he would need a year or two to adjust bc he came from a small school and/played in a spread and never took snaps under center.

17 td passes and a Super Bowl later Big Ben proves you have no idea until they get to camp to determine how long it will take to adjust to the NFL game.

Will Cam transition that fast??? Maybe, maybe not. I am not presumptive enough to think I know exactly what the future holds for any QB.

Just like nobody knows whether this class is any better or worse than next years class until they play in the NFL. A report yesterday said as many as 8 QBs could be taken in the first 3 rounds. As far as anybody knows this could end up being the best QB class in history.

No one knows the future of these players.

I love how people compare Newton to Big Ben. Considering they both have off the field issues, and both hurt their teams in the playoffs.

[jtnc]

I'm sorry, but when has Moore had the ability or experience to teach? We need a real vet.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Why.

The.

fug.

Would you start Matt Moore or Jimmy Clausen over Cam Newton?

The same reason you sit Aaron Rodgers on the bench for a few seasons. For them to gain experience and prepare themselves. It's better to start off on solid ground than on sinking sand.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

I'm sorry, but when has Moore had the ability or experience to teach? We need a real vet.

I agree. I never said Moore/Clausen had to teach them. A veteran could do that. You don't have to start in order to teach. A veteran pick up in FA (whenever that may be) will be a key offseason move.

[Millions]

But yeah no one knows what's going to happen but quite of few of us want a vet like McNabb or Palmer to mentor whomever takes over the reigns in the near future.

If it's just Moore/Clausen/Cam imo it will be an open competition.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

What experience do you gain by sitting on the bench watching terrible quarterbacks?

How do you prepare yourself by riding the plywood come Sunday?

If you honestly believe a starting rookie QB would do just as good as the same rookie QB who sits and learns under a qualified vet (none currently on the roster) then you sir do not know football.

Of course this has a few exceptions (Bradford, Ryan to name a few).

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

But yeah no one knows what's going to happen but quite of few of us want a vet like McNabb or Palmer to mentor whomever takes over the reigns in the near future.

If it's just Moore/Clausen/Cam imo it will be an open competition.

I doubt that will be the lineup. We will bring in a qualified veteran QB. We have too.

It would more likely be Vet/Clausen/Rookie (if we drafted a QB). IMO it will be Vet/Moore/Clausen.

[philp]

I agree. I never said Moore/Clausen had to teach them. A veteran could do that. You don't have to start in order to teach. A veteran pick up in FA (whenever that may be) will be a key offseason move.

but who's to say that our current qbs can't be "taught"? what's the point of adding another rookie. and what about AARRMMAANNTTII!!

[Cyberjag]

Best case scenario for the Panthers is Clausen starting and playing well, while Newton sits and learns the NFL game. In the off season, Clausen will demand at least a second in trade value, maybe more.

If we take Newton and he has to start by midseason, it probably means we aren't doing well.