What would you do about the backup QB Situation

[Zaximus]

Kaep makes sense but won't happen so I think signing Tyrod is a no-brainer.     He may be a surprise for people, especially with a good crew around him.

[CBDellinger]

5 minutes ago, Zaximus said:

Kaep makes sense but won't happen so I think signing Tyrod is a no-brainer.     He may be a surprise for people, especially with a good crew around him.

He will def chuck it deep.

[ncfan]

Tyrod Taylor or RG3

 

Cheaper vet.

No need for a round 1-4 draft pick.

 

Next year IMO is going to be a Big year as far as where this franchise is going to be going forward.

If Cam doesnt bounce back and looks like his shoulder is done.  We will move on and grab a High 1st round QB even if we have to trade up.

Cam bounces back and we extend him

[Raleigh PF]

Don't waste a draft-pick on a QB, especially with this year's crop. Better to go after a short-term solution - a vet - to bridge the gap to the next solution.

The bad news is, the free agent, vet QBs like Flacco, Taylor and Tannehill are looking for starting gigs and starter's money. They have no incentive to sign with the Panthers, so forget about them. Bridgewater would like to be a starter. Although I doubt any team bets their season on him, he will be expensive, nonetheless. Nick Foles is also not an option, due to expense and cost in trade.

Fitzpatrick is certainly a possibility, but will still have some expense. He's old enough that he knows he won't be the future of any franchise, but could provide a bridge to the Panther's next solution, be that Cam when/if he recovers or when the Panthers draft another QB.

That doesn't preclude the fact that Allen could be the next medium to long-term QB for the Panthers. Having Fitzpatrick, or someone similar would allow Allen to continue his development instead of giving him the Patrick Ramsey treatment.

[MHS831]

Forget the politics, If I am the GM, owner, coach, I am not sure I want Kaep and Reid on the same team at the  same time.  Distractions are a certainty, and I do not want to blow a season and $170m in salaries so they have a stage and an audience.  I support their position, as long as it does not impede their abilities to play their positions.

I think Fitzpatrick is a smart vet who could help Cam understand the nuances of the game better--even if he is healthy.  If Cam goes down, Fitz could manage the offense and get the balls to playmakers (CMC, Olsen/Thomas, Samuel, Moore) accurately and on time.  If we focus on the  defense this offseason, hopefully we will not need the offense to outscore the other team as often.

[thefuzz]

If we are looking for a competent backup, one that can lead us to enough victories to make the playoffs if Cam goes down....I'd be looking at Chase Daniel, Fitz, Taylor, or likely a backup or "starter" that is still on someones roster....like Keenum or something like that.

If Cam's shoulder will not hold up, I'm not sure I want to make the playoffs to be honest though....it will mean us once again messing ourselves out of a good draft pick for a likely playoff 1 and done.

[Zorbac]

Is Anderson still available?

[djp14]

8 minutes ago, Zorbac said:

Is Anderson still available?

Buffalo just signed him through 2019.

[Squirrel]

Geno Smith. 

[TheCasillas]

I think Tannehill could be had for cheap if the dolphins cut him. He has a big arm and is athetlic. Only concern is how healthy he can stay. 

[panthers55]

Tepper wants to win now and his is the only opinion that counts. I expect us to have a good backup.plan which likely includes a vet and draft pick. I doubt he agrees with the "we are going to suck" if Cam can't play crowd. We have to think about the future including the one after Cam which will happen one day. Hopefully in the distant future but who knows what the future holds.

[Everfrost]

Kyle Allen