Per Jonathan Alexander, Browns were willing to eat 50% of Bakers salary($9m) and Panthers said no. Apparently, the max we want to take is $5m, playing hardball with them.

[mc52beast]

I honestly don’t understand why you draft Corral with Sam on the team and then sign Baker as well. This would literally mean that Corral sees little to no playing time and we go into 23 not knowing what we have.

[Julio]

28 minutes ago, ellis said:

JA has been on top of this for a few weeks. By the way, I’m a big fan of Julian and his pod… Just thought I would drop this by, as we spoke with Jon a few days back on Fox Sports Upstate. 

 

Big fan of yours and Billy’s as well, listened to the latest one on the Camp Confidential before Julian’s. Great work, we’ve needed a Panthers podcast like a Corona needs a lime and glad we’ve got a couple now.

[Julio]

3 minutes ago, mc52beast said:

I honestly don’t understand why you draft Corral with Sam on the team and then sign Baker as well. This would literally mean that Corral sees little to no playing time and we go into 23 not knowing what we have.

As it should be, Corral is nowhere near ready to see the field. All the rage is starting young QBs early now, I’m still a believer they need to sit at least a year, if not more. 

[Basbear]

7 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

TBH, sounds like this will eventually happen. 

That would make 2022 VERY interesting.

RR was talkin this up a couple weeks ago. Hes always had my trust, hate the turds ran him away. 

[CRA]

5 minutes ago, mc52beast said:

I honestly don’t understand why you draft Corral with Sam on the team and then sign Baker as well. This would literally mean that Corral sees little to no playing time and we go into 23 not knowing what we have.

Exactly.  Corral would be 4th on the depth chart and a practice squad guy.  And pretty much this is the most Matt Rhule possible outcome.   

and while Baker would be the best QB in 2022.  Especially the start.  There is no actual point going down the Baker road.  Outside of the fact Baker would probably get us the max amount of wins this team could muster.  

[Harbingers]

47 minutes ago, ellis said:

JA has been on top of this for a few weeks. By the way, I’m a big fan of Julian and his pod… Just thought I would drop this by, as we spoke with Jon a few days back on Fox Sports Upstate. 

 

What are the actual probabilities? We have an ass coach, a poo ass roster. We want to bring a diva in…when does this team face reality?

Edited June 5, 2022 by Harbingers

[kungfoodude]

48 minutes ago, mc52beast said:

I honestly don’t understand why you draft Corral with Sam on the team and then sign Baker as well. This would literally mean that Corral sees little to no playing time and we go into 23 not knowing what we have.

Probably just pure desperation to have as many shots at finding a guy as necessary.

[ForJimmy]

Maybe we plan on trading Sam for some scraps while eating most of his salary as well? Baker would be the best QB on the team week 1 instantly and it gives Corral time to learn and get ready. I just think his personality may make things difficult…

[45catfan]

You mean the team isn't sold on PJ Walker?

[Tbe]

1 hour ago, CRA said:

Exactly.  Corral would be 4th on the depth chart and a practice squad guy.  And pretty much this is the most Matt Rhule possible outcome.   

and while Baker would be the best QB in 2022.  Especially the start.  There is no actual point going down the Baker road.  Outside of the fact Baker would probably get us the max amount of wins this team could muster.  

Not if they release Sam. 

[Jackie Lee]

4 hours ago, Julio said:

Not to mention we need to roll over as much cap as possible if we want to extend Burns and not be bottom feeders in next years free agency.

Pretty mind blowing that after three 5 win seasons we're like negative $30M in cap next year from extending Shaq/Robby/CMC. If Corral isn't the answer at QB on a cheap deal then it will really be close to Rhules 7 year "plan", it just involves firing him, blowing the whole thing up, and letting a new HC fix it in 2-3 years 

[Mr. Scot]

3 hours ago, mc52beast said:

I honestly don’t understand why you draft Corral with Sam on the team and then sign Baker as well. This would literally mean that Corral sees little to no playing time and we go into 23 not knowing what we have.

Because you're trying to save your ass / pro coaching career.

[Biscuit]

I am 100% on board bringing in Mayfield if it doesn't cost us too much draft or cap capital. Nobody on this roster is bringing us to the promised land. I'm a believer, but Corral needs time. If my team isn't contending, it needs to at least entertain me. All through camp and preseason we'll get Baker v Darnold. Baker v Anderson. Darnold road to redemption. Baker revenge tour. Rhule trying to explain how it all makes sense. Cam being brought back after week 4.  Katie Porter brings in her whiteboard and grilling Rhule and Tepper. Let's goooooooo!!!!

[ThPantherFan]

7 hours ago, CRA said:

That’s the primary reason I don’t want Baker. 

That's a very good point.