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Woods and Littleton were the only questionable non-FPs on the last injury report. So it makes sense they are both out.

Purdy and White aside, this shows that at least in the short term a team can win a game manager QB as long as it has solid upper management, a competent coaching staff and a solid overall roster. What does the Panthers have in that regard? None of the three and fans thinking we are a QB away (no matter the draft status) from being contenders. Sad, so very sad.

Wilson with the Broncos was one thing, but man was it hard to beat him in a Seahawk's uniform. I know Geno Smith has been good this year, but I'm not sure he can be the magician in a close game like Russell. If it was close, Russ always found a way to seal the deal against us. If we can keep the game close or take a decisive lead out of the gate, I like our chances. Getting Seattle's crowd heavily involved early and often would be a recipe for disaster.

I want the win. The more wins the less likely we make a stupid move with the first round pick.

Nah, you don't get #1 overall often, it's rare even for traditionally bad franchises. You take a QB unless it's one of those classes like last year which was incredibly mediocre. Getting the pick of the litter, you have to do it. Even though I don't love any of these QBs, if the Panthers were #1, I would have a hard time arguing against it.

Funny thing is some draft sites have him sitting as a 7th rounder or UDFA right now. If he declares and once scouts get eyes on him, his draft stock will jump. I agree with the article and I've said this all along, his peak will be the 2nd round, no way the first. The 3rd round is the sweet spot. Depending on how hot his stock gets, I'd like to use a day 2 pick on him, that is if we don't take a QB in the first round obviously. I'm staying the course though, Michael Mayer in the first round.

So if we miss out on Stroud/Young, don't make it worse by drafting guys with high bust potential. Talk about setting a franchise back. That will wreck a new coaching staff.

The Browns and Jets folks say the same thing. One gave the biggest guaranteed contract to a serial pervert and the other just benched their QB of the future.

Of the 4 choices in the first round, I guess I'm in the Stroud camp...reluctantly. Tua is like on steroids compared to Young and Tua stays beat up. Levis just doesn't have what it takes and Richardson is either a bust or a minimum of a 3-year project.

Here's a good site for keeping up with the transfer portal: Transfer portal -FYI, three ACC QBs from last year in there: Leary-NCSU, DJ-Clemson and Armstrong-UVA.

Not really. The only thing is can't do it willy-nilly. There are specific windows of dates they can do it in. But yeah, a player can say 'I don't want to play here anymore, I want to transfer' and they can go. Once a player goes into the portal, yeah, they can go anywhere that they are wanted by a new team. So it kinda is like NFL FA except they can do it at any point in their college career as long as they do it at the right times of the year. They aren't under a contract like in the NFL. Transfer Portal Details

NCSU's Devin Leary entered the portal. I guess being injured the second half of the season messed up his draft stock.

College 'free agents'. Not that tough to grasp.

Smart choice. Maybe he can get developed elsewhere.

If we make the playoffs, the suck for QB1 crowd head's will collectively explode. "Screw the playoffs, we could have had a bust--uh, savior for QB1!"

Didn't Rhule allude that Tepper duped him in one of those interviews Matt gave last week? Something like Tepper gave him all these promises and latitude then changed the expectations once hired? Hmmm...who duped who? Maybe the con-men duped each other.

So you think DJ isn't a bust and can flourish in the correct system? I agree on Clemson's system being what it is and that was part of my point. I would like to see DJ in a pass happy, pro style offense. The reason being if he's salvageable, he may be a target in the 2024 draft. Anyone thinking we will be sitting at the top of the draft board for Maye is smoking something or just a UNC homer. Also, good for Cade, but that's not what I was asking about.

We have a pool of 4 now instead of 3. None of the other QBs are breaking the top half of the first round. Hooker could have been a mid-round first if not for the injury.

The question wasn't answered. I clearly said the talent wasn't falling off, so why did DJ not play up to expectations. Calling him horrible isn't a good explanation, it's a weak take. Cade has played one game against an extremely mediocre UNC team that if not for the outdated divisional structure had no place the the "Championship" game. I'd pump the breaks. I digress, this is about why DJ, the #1 QB coming out of high school, didn't pan out. Genuinely intrigued.

And if this doesn't scare then absolute poo out of you then, you need a gallon of laxative: This is against VANDEBILT and Kentucky was at home! I get the kid has been banged up and his OL is trash, but DUDE, WTF???? NINE of his 19 passing TDs came against Miami--OHIO, Youngstown State and Northern Illinois.

But why? He was the #1 QB in the country coming out of HS. I have some thoughts, but nothing definitive. Clemson gets top 10, usually top 5 recruiting classes so the talent is falling off.

True, but I don't think that will happen...unless Sam gets the yips back. When Sam is playing confidently, he's actually an okay QB. Once he starts doubting himself though, his play turns into a dumpster fire full of paper and gasoline.

Me neither, but it's just an assumption that since his HC is leaving, that he may jump ship. McCall really has nothing more to prove. He already owns most, if not all, the QB records there. The only reason I think he stays is to finish up college and stay with his team...while padding his records. I seriously doubt he transfers to Liberty. Chadwell will try like hell to make it happen though. McCall got him that job.

Ewwwwwwww. That's some bad company right there.