Kentucky Panther

Finally a QB who can throw it further than 30 yards without it looking like wounded duck. That pass looked extremely crisp.

Im usually one that doesn’t give a crap what number someone wears. But in this case, I wouldn’t like seeing anyone wearing number 1 again. Cam did things for this franchise that haven’t been seen before.

Just my opinion but I feel like many more of us feel better about Sam than Teddy. Other than Igo and a few others, most of us agreed signing Teddy was a horrible move. I think in this case the majority are excited to see what Sam can bring. Myself included. There’s absolutely no reason to not give him a chance based on what happened with the Jets.

Not sure if we can pass Tampa. They bring everyone back from a championship team (very dominant one, at that) and Brady gets a full offseason to practice. I do think second place is realistic and ultimately where we finish up Bucs: 12-5 Panthers: 10-7 Saints: 9-8 Falcons: 6-11

Perhaps I am being optimistic, but Darnold has the talent to be a top 12 QB with the weapons we have here. Not to mention the coaching. Now he also has the potential to blow up right in our faces, but is it really out of the realm of possibility we win 10 games with this guy? 30 TDs 3400 yards 15 picks 66 completion rate

David Moore is the only one I would bet on of that group. The other two I honestly have no idea.

If Darnold is only “marginally” better than Teddy, than passing on Fields looks even more stupid. Sounds like our staff is banking on him being pretty good considering we didn’t even draft an offensive player.

Joke of a franchise and that isn’t changing.

Draft Justin Fields right now

Please lord let us have one of Sewell or Fields

Pitts off the board.

I will turn in my fan card tonight if we draft Mac Jones

Anything involving Mac Jones would make me question our front office. Which would then lead me to question how much time I really want to spend watching the poo show to follow.

If we draft a QB at 8 it better be Fields. If not, it better be a corner or tackle. Anything else I would question.

I think we end up taking Fields

If we can’t get one of Fields, Sewell, or Chase at 8, I say trade back. I’m not sure I’m sold on taking Slater there.

Not sure if Fields would start over Sam day one. Maybe by week 9 or 10 depending on how things are going. I would say without a doubt tackle and corner. Guard and safety are possible. Outside chance WR

For a while it was looking like Teddy and Mac would square off in camp for the starter role. And it basically had me on suicide watch. Daronald competing with Fields has me pretty fired up. Hope we can land him.

One could only dream we play Denver and Teddy is under center for them.

Signing him was horrible from the very beginning. I think literally everyone on here can agree with that. I see a lot of folks pooing this move, but given the situation we walked in to, I think it was probably the best we could have done. I, for one, couldn’t be happier he’s gone, and am very excited to see what Darnold or Fields can do with our young stud coaches.

Great post. If he stinks it up, he stink it up. We didn’t give up a lot. We might even have Fields or Lance in waiting.

Darnold will make more mistakes than Teddy but he will be a lot more fun to watch. He can also make a ton of throws Teddy can’t. I know a lot of posters are counting him out already, but I’m excited to see what he’s got. I have faith our staff can coach him up and unleash his talents.

I have a lot more faith in this front office than I did Hurney. If you really want to know what I think was the domino that started all this, it was signing Teddy. Whether that was Rhules doing or Hurneys, it has totally put us in QB purgatory the last two seasons. But I do agree with your last statement, at least part of it. I think Darnold alone will win us a few games Teddy couldn’t, but if we really aren’t adding pieces to the OL or secondary, we won’t be that much better.

If the Panthers feel he can be a possible franchise QB and he’s there at 8, we have to take him. Darnold panning out isn’t a sure thing by any means. Let Sam have his chance, and if he plays alright, trade one of them. Sometimes you have to throw some darts before you get your guy. Either of these kids could end up being out guy for the next decade.