Butts in the seats factor...

[Wither]

Check this out... you took the time to spell out every word, but you couldn't spell out the players names? MM? JC? Are you kidding?

[Highlandfire]

This isn't lost on the business minded owner...

Is there enough excitement to get and keep butts in the seats? I am excited about getting RR. Think a lot of fans are, but what happens if we go with MM and JC and we lose 2-3 games. Are the butts going to be in the seats? People will feel like that same crap (at the same position) we have had over the past few years and save the money watch games at home.

We don't take a QB (or get a FA), we better win. Like Cam or not, he creates excitement. Fans will be waiting to see if MM or JC gets pulled for Cam (a.k.a Peete/Delhomme when down 17 points to make a come back win).That was excitement and people will want to see it. Course he would have to pull off the win or make it a heck of a game, lol.

This isn't a Newton thread (as I said I'm AJ guy). Its QB thread and something that should be considered (because it probably is by ownership).

Winning fixes everything, what about losing under JC and MM???

Well he can take Cam for a quick fix then catch the fans wrath when cam never succeeds, OR build up the team to start winning, get a veteran QB in here to expidite the process and take a guy to groom next year.

[raleigh-panther]

Next year, the forever mantra of Panthers fans and coaches.

Next year, the franchise will be relevant.

Next year, no injuries.

Next year, better defense, next year, better offense, next year, a kick returner.

Next year, a franchise QB.

There is no next year, only this year.

[Davidson Deac II]

Why would a Panther come to see Newton, but not Gabbert, or any other qb? If they win with Gabbert, he will be my new favorite player. Same with Newton. Don't give a crap about the name on the jersey, as long as the right team wins.

[Wyank]

There already is a butt in the seat factor with the team. New coaching staff. It's a breath of fresh air after years of Foxball. Usually fans are ready to experience a growing pain season when a new coach comes in after a terrible year before. As long as the team shows life no matter who the pick or FA are, the fans will be interested. Last year, the team look so bland and played with no heart. Seeing some intensity and desire to win would suffice with a new coach for one year.

[eViL jEsTeR]

but what happens if we go with MM and JC and we lose 2-3 games.

What happens if we draft Cam and lose 2-3 games?

[Lords0fPain]

What happens if we draft Cam and lose 2-3 games?

Think I addressed that already, with the Peete/Delhomme scenario that happened. He won't start, but has a good chance to see action this season. Thing is, if there is no QB that can step...well we are stuck AGAIN.

Lets not think that we are "sell outs", we have PSLs and business have stepped up to plate and bought the remaining tickets more than once. This is fans taking for granted those 2 factors.

With the rebuilding view, if he is a bust...how many Super Bowls do we have?? Not to mention we win less games each time we have made the playoffs for the past few years, which is what..3 in 10 years. We can not get by GOOD teams.

Having a potential star at the most important position in the game is exciting, for most fans. Of course he has to perform when he gets the chance. But frankly, it's not like we are Super Bowl contenders (in any year).

We have interviewed the guy like 4 times already, apparently SOMEONE has some confidence the guy is legit. Or, it's close, to trading down or another pick. So, not sure "hype" plays in this...

Again an AJ guy, but what free agent can we get? The sky is not falling, if we take him. Until we have a Super Bowl or back to back winning seasons, we better grab some balls and take chance. We will win enough, to be out of the Luck lottery, next year. I just think we need to quit delaying the inedible. The longer we wait, the longer it takes...