Panthers Mt. Rushmore

[therealmjl]

7 minutes ago, Happy Panther said:

Cam is a slightly better passer so far than jake was. Better Td/INT, slightly better completion percentage.

Jake had 328 yards rushing in his career while Cam may end up being the best running QB ever.

But he wears scarves!1!1!

[Kuhndog94]

Cam, Jake, Smitty, Luke

If I could have 4 more, it would be Peppers, Olsen, Hoover and TD. 

It's so hard to pick. 

[mc52beast]

If you’re going with retired players then it’s:

Smitty

Peppers

Gross

Mills

[rodeo]

you can't put Luke without Cam considering they have accomplished the exact same things.

op is probably right with those 4 but it's really hard to leave TD out

[1of10Charnatives]

Okay, can't  take it anymore. Been ghosting this forum for a bit without posting, but this thread made it necessary.

Bottom line, pick any other 3 guys you want, but if your list doesn't start with Sam Mills, you don't deserve to call yourself a Panthers fan, because you don't really know, understand or appreciate this franchises's roots, history and tradition. Come at me with he only played 3 seasons...so @#$%ing what? There was no Carolina Panthers team to play for before he came here, and he left via retirement in his late 30's as a linebacker.  He may have only given us 3 seasons, but those 3 seasons set the bar for everyone and everything to come since. Do you know any other member of our coaching staff who gave a speech so inspirational we bang a drum before games to remember it? As much as anyone Sam Mills gave this franchise it's identity.

I'm honestly not sure we've got 4 players who would belong on a mountain with him. Smitty for sure. HOF first ballot guy who only played elsewhere because of GM decisions. Gave you everything he had and more, and always told it like it was. 

For anyone intentionally leaving off Cam, really? The only NFL MVP this team has ever had doesn't make your 4 greatest Panthers? Okay bud, whatever you say. Thanks for letting me know who you are so I know it's safe to ignore what you say in the future.

As for the last spot, put Luke, Jake, TD and maybe (don't forget he did walk in FA and it wasn't cause they were unwilling to make him rich) Peppers in a bowl and pull out whichever one you like.

[ECUPantherFan]

1 hour ago, 4Corners said:

Im sure @bull123 and @ECUPantherFan are very disappointed that Kerry Collins isn’t on this list. 

I gave my list.  Kerry Collins wasn’t on it.

Try harder, white knight.

[1of10Charnatives]

1 hour ago, dave-o said:

John Kasay in my book belongs....

Yeah, shanking that kickoff out of bounds on the last drive of the first Super Bowl we ever played in that let Tom Brady and co. start at the 40 when we lost that game on a fg at the end, not so much. You gotta be big in big situations to qualify as great, and for all Kasay did over the years for the team, and he did much and more, this is the play many will remember him by. Don't get me wrong, I like the guy, but no, he doesn't belong on our Mt Rushmore.

[Kuhndog94]

21 minutes ago, rodeo said:

you can't put Luke without Cam considering they have accomplished the exact same things.

op is probably right with those 4 but it's really hard to leave TD out

It's so crazy to me that we havent won the Superbowl with those guys. 

2 once in a generation talents leading each side of the ball and our staff cant figure out how to win games. Ridiculous. 

[emhoward]

3 hours ago, rodeo said:

you can't put Luke without Cam considering they have accomplished the exact same things.

op is probably right with those 4 but it's really hard to leave TD out

Potentially bump off Peppers for TD? Idk. But I'd drop Peppers before Cam, Luke, and Smitty simply because he spent a good bit of his prime years on another team.

[BountyHunter]

Sam Mills has to be there.  He may not be in the top 4 as far as ability  but his character and what his legacy has meant to this franchise puts him in the conversation.  The "Keep Pounding" mantra defines the Panthers as a franchise and always will be a part of our culture.  If you think about it, the Presidents on Mt Rushmore may not have been the best that we had had up till the time the monument was built but they significantly shaped our country.  If that is part of the criteria for inclusion in a Mt. Rushmore then Sam Mills should be on it.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

Kyle Allen may soon be in this convo

[Basbear]

This can not be decided in a few seconds, its to hard to call. 

Jerry "Dem Jeans" Richardson would have been one if not for the fall form grace. The pool of people to pick form is about 10 and a good case can be made for each to be in the four. Honestly this would be easier to call in 5-8 years. 

[Cookie Lyon]

6 hours ago, Squirrel said:

Smitty peppers and luke. no to Cam. 

LOL

Damn, y 'all REALLY hate Cam. Sad.

[bigdog10]

5 hours ago, 1of10Charnatives said:

Okay, can't  take it anymore. Been ghosting this forum for a bit without posting, but this thread made it necessary.

Bottom line, pick any other 3 guys you want, but if your list doesn't start with Sam Mills, you don't deserve to call yourself a Panthers fan, because you don't really know, understand or appreciate this franchises's roots, history and tradition. Come at me with he only played 3 seasons...so @#$%ing what? There was no Carolina Panthers team to play for before he came here, and he left via retirement in his late 30's as a linebacker.  He may have only given us 3 seasons, but those 3 seasons set the bar for everyone and everything to come since. Do you know any other member of our coaching staff who gave a speech so inspirational we bang a drum before games to remember it? As much as anyone Sam Mills gave this franchise it's identity.

I'm honestly not sure we've got 4 players who would belong on a mountain with him. Smitty for sure. HOF first ballot guy who only played elsewhere because of GM decisions. Gave you everything he had and more, and always told it like it was. 

For anyone intentionally leaving off Cam, really? The only NFL MVP this team has ever had doesn't make your 4 greatest Panthers? Okay bud, whatever you say. Thanks for letting me know who you are so I know it's safe to ignore what you say in the future.

As for the last spot, put Luke, Jake, TD and maybe (don't forget he did walk in FA and it wasn't cause they were unwilling to make him rich) Peppers in a bowl and pull out whichever one you like.