REPORT: Panthers heavily interested in the free agent QB market

[TheSpecialJuan]

Rodney Peete

[Mr. Scot]

22 minutes ago, MillionDollarCam said:

It seems as though there are conflicting reports.

On one end the Panthers are interested in the QB free agent market and on the other end the Panthers are interested in addressing the backup position via the draft.

Additionally, on one hand there are reports that the Panthers may move on from Anderson and on the other hand there are reports that Rivera wants Anderson back.

Recent history suggest that Rivera tends to favor an older backup to Cam (i.e. Anderson) and as mentioned Rivera may be interested in having Anderson back.

If Rivera stays true to his preferences, we will be looking at individuals like Derek Anderson (35), Drew Stanton (34), Matt Moore (34), Josh McCown (39), and Ryan Fitzpatrick (35). Sure the Panthers could elect to go after someone like Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Bradford, Case Keenum, Geno Smith, or Blaine Gabbert, but it would definitely go against Rivera's philosophy.

In addressing the QB position through the draft, I'd keep an eye out for Kurt Benkert (whom the Panthers met with), he had a solid year at UVA with no real game changers at the RB, TE, or WR position. I also wouldn't be shocked if the Panthers gave Quinton Flowers a look as a UDFA, he could be that swiss army knife (a.k.a. Joe Webb) type of player that Rivera is intrigued by.

What if they do both?  Sign a veteran backup other than Anderson and draft a youngster?

[TheSpecialJuan]

9 minutes ago, chbright said:

Dp

The DoC

[MillionDollarCam]

6 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

What if they do both?  Sign a veteran backup other than Anderson and draft a youngster?

And that certainly could happen and it would be my preference but from Rivera's comments at the combine it seems as though he wants DA back and the Panthers will try to address the third string QB position with a draft pick or a young free agent QB (i.e. Bridgewater).

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, MillionDollarCam said:

And that certainly could happen and it would be my preference but from Rivera's comments at the combine it seems as though he wants DA back and the Panthers will try to address the third string QB position with a draft pick or a young free agent QB (i.e. Bridgewater).

Reading between the lines, I think they want Anderson back at a lower salary, and Anderson might balk.

That's all speculation, of course.

[davos]

I'm actually not opposed to bringing Matt Moore back.  He's better than Anderson.  

Not a fan of the QB market but hopefully whoever the fug we pick up won't have to step on the field.  

[saX man]

16 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

The DoC

The Den of Cucks? Don't like it there.

[MillionDollarCam]

Just now, Mr. Scot said:

Reading between the lines, I think they want Anderson back at a lower salary, and Anderson might balk.

That's all speculation, of course.

I mean the guy was essentially an extension of Dorsey last year. Outside of that, he didn't provide much.

Pay him like a QB coach or let him walk ($1.5 mil, which is what was fully guaranteed in his last contract).

[Toker Smurf]

I'd like Tyrod but maybe he gets a chance to start somewhere? 

[Killa Cam 69]

Hey teddy!!!

[TheSpecialJuan]

19 minutes ago, saX man said:

The Den of Cucks? Don't like it there.

[LinvilleGorge]

14 minutes ago, Cam El said:

I'd like Tyrod but maybe he gets a chance to start somewhere? 

I think the best he could do would be to go somewhere that might give him an opportunity to compete for a starting job. I don't think anyone is signing him to hand their starting job to him. I'd love to have him as our backup, but I'm not sure what his market value will be. I hope we don't spend a ton of money on a backup QB but Nick Foles definitely showed the value of a quality backup QB this season.

[Jay Roosevelt]

Been saying for a while that E.J. Manuel would be a perfect backup to Cam. Not sure I'd want Bridgewater even as a backup. One of the things you want most in your backup QB is a sense of security knowing he'll be at least functional if called on to play. Who knows what Bridgewater is going to be after that severe an injury.

[NAS]

Kaepernick is available (and I am serious).