Breaking from Sheena Quick: We passed on Justin Fields and began the trade for Darnold post Ohio St pro day

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Something else to keep in mind when it comes to Rodgers and Wilson.  They both are looking to have input into decisions that are usually made by Head Coaches and GMs.

I wonder if Rhule and Fitterer are open to that arrangement?

[tiger7_88]

39 minutes ago, TLGPanthersFan said:

But 3 years of tape made them think, yeah this Darnold guy looks like the real deal.

Yeah, for some of the people in NFL, that happens a LOT.

FOR SOME REASON.

[tiger7_88]

29 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I'm deeply concerned about the decisions we've been making at the QB position.

The billionaire ownership of the franchise doesn't seem to consider the quality of the starting QB position as being very important so far.

I mean, that's been made very clear for those paying attention and not hating over the last couple of years.

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

30 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

I don't see any of the vets (other than maybe Cousins) coming here without a new and vastly improved O line to protect them.

I'd rather roll with PJ than get Cousins.

[LinvilleGorge]

2 minutes ago, tiger7_88 said:

The billionaire ownership of the franchise doesn't seem to consider the quality of the starting QB position as being very important so far.

I mean, that's been made very clear for those paying attention and not hating over the last couple of years.

I think Tepper understands how vital the QB position is. I just think he fully bought into Rhule and has stayed hands off in letting Rhule handle the football operation. I'm unsure of how long he'll stay patient there though. He said soon after buying the Panthers that this is a .500 league and the key elements for being competitive year in and year out are a head coach, a GM, and a QB. Those are the three must-haves. St some point, I think Tepper is going to pressure Rhule and company to stop beating around the bush and go all in on a QB. Stop trying to get lucky and score a steal.

[TheWiz]

Panthers Town Hall is the best thing on God's green internet. Sheena is legit. Sam Darnold is exactly who he's been... MID. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

2 minutes ago, Move the Panthers to Raleigh said:

I'd rather roll with PJ than get Cousins.

Well, I'd say, if Rhule decides to trade for a third starting QB, he had better be damn sure whoever he chooses is a significant upgrade.  Not sure Cousins would be that guy.

[tiger7_88]

3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

I think Tepper understands how vital the QB position is. I just think he fully bought into Rhule and has stayed hands off in letting Rhule handle the football operation.

lol, love you bro.

But BILLIONAIRES don't go "hands off", lol.

C'mon man.  ESPECIALLY in an environment all about "rep" like the NFL.

C'MON MAN.

Why the fug do you think they buy in? "Oh, no worries, I'll just let other people run this poo!"

Do you really believe that?  That's why one of Carolinas primary opponents continues to fail (Atlanta, a.k.a. Arthur Blank).  Do you think Carolina's billionaire is any different?

With all due respect, if your answer is yes, then lolllllll.

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, tiger7_88 said:

lol, love you bro.

But BILLIONAIRES don't go "hands off", lol.

C'mon man.  ESPECIALLY in an environment all about "rep" like the NFL.

C'MON MAN.

Why the fug do you think they buy in? "Oh, no worries, I'll just let other people run this poo!"

Do you really believe that?  That's why one of Carolinas primary opponents continues to fail (Atlanta, a.k.a. Arthur Blank).  Do you think Carolina's billionaire is any different?

With all due respect, if your answer is yes, then lolllllll.

Tepper reportedly wanted Fields. He let Rhule and Fitts pass. 

[ickmule]

No idea why anyone is surprised about Sam. He is who he is and what we should have expected.  He’s not the long term answer and I’m not sure this staff can figure out who is. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Darnold is going to have to get back on track and put several good games between himself and today.  I don't think most fans expect him to be perfect, he doesn't even have to win every week, but he can't continue to throw the ball into the waiting arms of defenders and expect to remain the starter beyond this season.

[tiger7_88]

15 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Tepper reportedly wanted Fields. He let Rhule and Fitts pass. 

OK so there are 3 options here.

- Tepper is a billionaire owner who doesn't give a poo about his money and lets the people he hires below him to make every decision without his input.

- Tepper is a billionaire owner who values his money and hires people to make decisions that the billionaire owner prefers.

- Tepper is a billionaire owner who controls every aspect of the organization.

I don't know about you, but at least in terms of modern Corporate Tech, I haven't seen much tendency of Corporate Billionaire owners to parse out responsibility for their corporate investments to lower-level flunkies (albeit NFL or otherwise).

Maybe you have that faith in people.  God bless you.

I don't.

 

Edited October 11, 2021 by tiger7_88

[LinvilleGorge]

Just now, tiger7_88 said:

OK so there are 3 options here.

- Tepper is a billionaire owner who doesn't give a poo about his money and lets the people he hires below hi to make every decision without his input.

- Tepper is a billionaire owner who values his money and hires people to make decisions that the billionaire owner prefers.

- Tepper is a billionaire owner who controls every aspect of the organization.

I don't know about you, but at least in terms of modern Corporate Tech, I haven't seen much tendency of Corporate Billionaire owners to parse out responsibility for their corporate investments to lower-level flunkies (albeit NFL or otherwise).

Maybe you have that faith in people.  God bless you.

I don't.

 

You want a strong man to sweep in and save the franchise. I don't think you're going to find many hedge fund managers who are also elite football talent evaluators and football coaches, hence why they employee GMs, coaches, and scouts. If those guys don't deliver, they'll get fired and replaced by guys who hopefully will. 

[tiger7_88]

5 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

You want a strong man to sweep in and save the franchise. I don't think you're going to find many hedge fund managers who are also elite football talent evaluators and football coaches, hence why they employee GMs, coaches, and scouts. If those guys don't deliver, they'll get fired and replaced by guys who hopefully will. 

OK, good luck in your lottery then.

I've lived in the Atlanta are since 1999 and have observed first hand how that "billionaire man" lottery turns into results.

Good luck.

Edited October 11, 2021 by tiger7_88