USA Today: 5 biggest questions facing the Panthers

[CatMan72]

The NFL lockout has dampened the usual offseason analysis of each team's comings and goings. But, lockout or not, the league will still be moving on at some point -- hopefully in time for the regular season to start on time Sept. 8. And during the labor impasse, USA TODAY will focus back on the field by breaking down the five biggest questions facing each team for the 2011 season.

Up today: The Carolina Panthers.

Read more: http://content.usatoday.com/communities/thehuddle/post/2011/07/panthers-in-depth-can-cam-newton-start-a-turnaround/1

[Ruff]

Those are pretty much facing the questions this season, except for the first one. It shouldn't be will Cam Newton be the starter, but, how will he do as a starter.

Also, the idea of bringing back Kerry Collins is laughable.

[rayzor]

can't argue with a lot of it. it's gonna be tough.

i think where they are wrong is newton being "stripped" of his opportunity to learn the playbook. he's going to be fine in that regard, but there are a lot of other areas that it would have been beneficial to be around his coaches.

i also don't think the bucs have far more weapons on offense than the panthers. they don't have a better Oline, RB corps, or receiving corps. QB was the only position that they are better and that won't be for long.

[rayzor]

Those are pretty much facing the questions this season, except for the first one. It shouldn't be will Cam Newton be the starter, but, how will he do as a starter.

Also, the idea of bringing back Kerry Collins is laughable.

there are worse choices that could be made as a backup.

bulger would be great, though.

[ladypanther]

:(

[Peppers90 NC]

:(

The same statements were made for the 08 Falcons and last years Buccs. Everything in life is a big circle.

[tarheelpride]

I still believe in the worst to first phenomenon that has been with this division for the longest /optimism

[koolkatluke]

:(

The only reason all the teams in this division had a better Defense then us was because of our horrible Offense.

With a few FA signings and bringing back some core players we will have the best D in this division.

We will make some people look stupid this season.

[Cat'sGrowl]

:(

Meh. Winner's win, losers make excuses.

[bleys]

with an adequate amount of weapons and intelligent people devising gameplans, I don't care how tough the schedule is..

if Cam can throw the ball, our OLine can execute, we have WRs who can run routes, TEs who can stretch the field, and RBs who can hit the holes with authority..

I ain't skeerred..

[TruCatzFan]

with an adequate amount of weapons and intelligent people devising gameplans, I don't care how tough the schedule is..

if Cam can throw the ball, our OLine can execute, we have WRs who can run routes, TEs who can stretch the field, and RBs who can hit the holes with authority..

I ain't skeerred..

Say word... Bonecrusher said it best... If u don't already know, you better axe someboday!!

(note that I know I miss spelled words)

Save me the grammar lessons

[bleys]

with an adequate amount of weapons and intelligent people devising gameplans, I don't care how tough the schedule is..

if Cam can throw the ball, our OLine can execute, we have WRs who can run routes, TEs who can stretch the field, and RBs who can hit the holes with authority..

I ain't skeerred..

according to Fox, you only needed half of this.. plus perfect execution..

[MadHatter]

Those are pretty much facing the questions this season, except for the first one. It shouldn't be will Cam Newton be the starter, but, how will he do as a starter.

Also, the idea of bringing back Kerry Collins is laughable.

Not so fast my friend.

I am not 100% sold that Cam will be the starter this season.

1. Rivera has stated many times that he intends to bring in a vet QB.

2. There will be a very shortened off-season schedule due to the labor dispute...seriously hampering the maturation of a rookie QB

I believe that the Vet will be signed....that the vet will be the starter in Game #1...and Cam will only see the field if the offense struggles.

Now, #3 is likely. So, Cam will probably start about half way through the season.

[teeray]

Pretty good article all and all but I get a little tired of hearing just how awful this organization and team is.

I feel we aren't as futile as people think. We have the talent to be in playoff contention next year (assuming Johnson, Williams, and Smith are back).

One bad season with a lame duck coach does not make you the worst organization in the NFL.

And if the Cam pick pays off the sky is the limit for the future of this franchise.