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This. If you are inside the 5 with Cam as your QB, QB power or RO is almost guaranteed touchdowns. Why would you throw there? In those short yardage situations, he's gonna rack up on the ground. And last I check they're still worth 6 pts. Anyway, Cam is going to have an off passing TD/int ratio simply because he's cannibalizing some of those TD's in the air because of what he can do with his legs. Either way, if his stats are similar to NE last year, he's still an upgrade over Darnold by far.

lol @ Steve Smith being on Cameo. I know there are some legit superstars up there, but it's mostly B-list and washed up celebs trying to make a few bucks. I means Steve Smith does have a real job and I can't imagine he makes that much from Cameo to be worth it.

I agree about Rhule and the QB. Though, with a just competent QB, we would be in better position for the playoffs. If Sam was just a little better, we'd be 7-3 right now at least. That said, a great defense and okay QB will get you to the playoffs, but you MUST have a great QB if you want a Lombardi. Without a great QB, the best you can is luck yourself into a SB win. (See Foles, Manning.)

I think overtaking the Bucs is a longshot but not impossible. Honestly, even making the playoffs the math is tight, but absolutely possible. It's certainly a nice feeling right now, though 1 loss changes everything. One week at a time baby.

We made a positive change at the most important position in football. How is the new 1-0 WFT different from the old 2-7 WFT from pre Bucs win? I don't think our situations are comparable.

So no comment from anyone here on how they are hoping to roll with Darnold next year if Cam doesn't play light out? Cam is a one year deal because of how much is owed Sam next year. Cam would have to force their hand with his on field play basically, according to the article.

With Sam, when the defense got a turnover, I'd yell at the screen that they better take it all the way because that's the only way we can get a TD.

Cam would legit wear that. In fact, I think he has!

She's also the one who asked if Sam's injury is fake. She's not afraid of stirring the pot or asking controversial questions.

I told my wife we play the Washington Football Team next week and she didn't believe they were called the Football Team. She asked what is their mascot, and I said a football, because I have no clue.

They said Cam knew 15 plays after only 3 days. By Sunday he should be able to learn another 30 for 45 total. That's enough for most of a game. Let him play and hopefully we run the score up a bit and PJ plays 4th quarter garbage time.

Idk with a 5th year option situation that is already fully guaranteed. Usually you would add years to the contract, making it $18 million for year 1 and $0 for years 2 and 3 (or any non-guaranteed money like Taysom Hill), then make some amount into bonus money which can then be spread out over the next 3 years. But with it being a 5th year option, I don't know if it can be manipulated the same way.

Voidable years like we did when we signed Reddick. Reddick's on a two year deal but next year is voidable. In other words, part of his salary this year doesn't hit the cap till next year. I'd imagine Sam would have to agree to that. All sorts of accounting magic can be done. Darnolds cap hit is as inconsequential as the FO wants it to be. Personally I'd eat the cap this year and if we are going to kick anything down the road, do so with players actually on the roster.

Idk what to think. Thought he was great last year. Thought his issues this year was due to his injury. I guess the new guy is doing good enough.

You aren't this level headed when people are all in on burn the whole thing down and fire everybody. The optimists have every right to enjoy good times the way you enjoy failure.

mostly that someone put us on a list like this. It's too soon, but I'll take it!

We'll resign everyone we want to resign if we can get the prices we want. CMC will be restructured, Shaq, Moton, Robby, whoever as needed to make the room we need. I'm sold on the cap is a myth and this FO will make the space they need and keep who they want to keep. It probably won't be everyone, but I'd bet it's more than you'd expect.

We are jumping the gun to think anyone's job is in jeopardy right now....

Fantasy narratives being stated as FACTS is not healthy. Maybe Tepper dropped the hammer. Maybe Rhule sucked it up and said let's get the best QB available. Nobody here knows. It's not normal to be speaking with certainty and conviction on things that people know nothing about. It's just weird to me, it's impossible to fact check, and it's impossible to prove. It's just odd how people's headcanon is taken so easily as fact here.

What do you mean? You don't want someone taking up a roster spot that is never going to play again. You have two options, cut or IR. IR leaves a door available for an offseason trade to recoup assets and cap - if possible. No reason to cut Darnold right now. And before anyone says anything about not getting anything for Sam, you might be right, but never forget Greg Little.

No mention of Daquan Jones anywhere? He's actually a very important piece to our defense.

Eh, Bradberry was still the right choice at the time. CB>LB. Full stop. It all worked out though in the long run.

He was injured. Not sure what but he was in the weight room today and looked okay according to Rhule in today's presser.

Yeah this is my thoughts exactly and really what I was getting at without putting my own opinion in there....Cam taking it upon himself to single handedly making sure it doesn't die.

Yes I've heard of Keep Pounding. Wtf is wrong with you. I meant is Cam Newton ending every interview with Keep Pounding new because I don't recall that and I think he's trying to make a statement. Was my wording seriously that poor?