The 2020 Panthers

[Madwolf]

4 hours ago, MMA said:

Kyle Allen beat Teddy Bridgewater in week 17 of the 2018 season. 
 

 

Oh right, I forgot how many players are better QBs than Tom Brady on the all time list because they beat him in a game. You know, the all time greats like Matt Moore, and Rex Grossman.

[LinvilleGorge]

Likely scenario? 4-13. Drafting #3. Crying as we watch Lawrence and Fields go #1 and #2 

[Rocky Davis]

Where is everyone getting the extra game for this season? 

I thought the 17 game schedule can only begin in the '21 season?

[falconidae]

3 hours ago, Catsmiaow said:

I think you're missing the point. Bridgewater being on the team or not makes zero difference. Hell, Watson or even Mahomes being on this team wouldn't make them win.

 You're paying a guy 60 mill. I don't like him but he WILL make the team better along with CMC without ever coming close to contending.

 Why not use a guy already on the roster who costs nothing and doesn't effect comp picks? If he suceeds you have an asset. If he doesn't you get a top QB in the draft. The point is there is no apparent strategy.

 In truth whoever is QB1 is in for a tough year. I can't imagine why Bridgewater would dream of joining the Panthers right now.

Well, one 60 mil and a chance to start. Two, if he plays a couple of years here and does well, he'll be in good shape for another good deal when the panthers cut/trade him in 2 years. He'll be 29, with several years starting experience

As for the plan by the FO- draft a QB this year or next, let Bridgewater help him learn the offense.  If the panthers draft a QB at 7 this year, next two years, the total QB cap number would be about 20 mil this year and 30 mil next year. 

Panthers can field a decent offensive team next year to give the fans something to cheer for, but the defense means they'll lose a lot of 35-31 games, so be positioned for a high draft pick next year.

I'm guessing they draft a QB with the 7th pick this year, use the rest of the draft on defense & Oline. Next year it's all defense, They'll try to get the new QB up to speed as quickly as possible, next year, they'll have a ton of cap room, hope the new QB starts w/ TB as a very expensive back up,  looks like they're trying for the build-around-a-stud-QB-on-his-rookie-deal shot at the super bowl.

And, they just don't think Cam can stay healthy. You wouldn't do any of this if you thought Cam would stay healthy for 3-4 years. 

The year that Ryan was drafted by the Falcons, there were pundits seriously predicting a winless season, they won 9 games and made the playoffs. Turnarounds can happen quick.

[MHS831]

I have been doing push ups and jumping jacks in my front yard.  Screw the neighbors, driving by with their comments and horn blowing.  I am going to walk on.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Guys, just go with it, stop complaining. Enjoy the show.

This will ether be Chip Kelly and the Eagles 2.0 or something amazing 

[CRA]

5 hours ago, Daywa1ker said:

Allen also beat Deshaun Watson. I'd still pick Deshaun every day and twice on Sunday.

Teddy is a significant upgrade over Allen. Even though getting rid of Cam is beyond stupid, we're in a much better spot with Teddy than we would be otherwise.

True.  But the team around our QB is significantly downgraded. 

So we are in a better spot at QB vs Allen but overall in a worse spot IMO. 

 

[Daywa1ker]

9 minutes ago, CRA said:

True.  But the team around our QB is significantly downgraded. 

So we are in a better spot at QB vs Allen but overall in a worse spot IMO. 

 

Yep.  Hopefully they've got some more surprises for us in FA...good ones this time...