Carr Watch

[WOW!!]

Just now, top dawg said:

Depends on the longer term plan. 

I’ll question the plan if they go high price retread again..

[pantherj]

Carr can be a nice bridge QB imo, but who here really believes Carr would defeat Burrow, Mahomes, or a newer superstar QB in the SB? No chance. That means no SB with Carr, and hence he is a bridge QB. Offer him a bridge QB contract, and if he turns his nose up, then who gives a poop? 

[Jon Snow]

41 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Definitely.

As far as Carr, my attitude is the same as with the draft.

We have a coaching staff and leadership that I trust, so I'll sign on to what they decide.

About the only thing I can trust going forward is that it can't possibly be any worse. 

[top dawg]

28 minutes ago, WOW!! said:

I’ll question the plan if they go high price retread again..

You won't be alone. 

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, top dawg said:

You won't be alone. 

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I wouldn't bet on having a huge amount of company either.

[Jon Snow]

3 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

I wouldn't bet on having a huge amount of company either.

As aggressive as they've been with the coaching hires I would not be surprised if Tepper didn't tell them to do both if necessary. 

[NanuqoftheNorth]

QB is the Panthers biggest need and everyone in the league knows it.

I can't help but wonder, what did the Panthers organization tell these high profile coaching candidates about the team's QB plans to secure their commitment? 

Gotta figure it was a solid plan.

I doubt it was "We're re-signing Sam Darnold, we're convinced we can fix him!"

Edited February 19, 2023 by NanuqoftheNorth

[Mr. Scot]

3 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

QB is the Panthers biggest need and everyone in the league knows it.

I can't help but wonder, what did the Panthers organization tell these high profile coaching candidates about the team's QB plans to secure their commitment? 

Gotta figure it was a solid plan.

I doubt it was "We're re-signing Sam Darnold, we're convinced we can fix him!"

Are we sure those plans were made before the bulk of the staff was assembled, though?

[NanuqoftheNorth]

1 minute ago, Mr. Scot said:

Are we sure those plans were made before the bulk of the staff was assembled, though?

I'm sure Tepper and Fitterer had discussions with the head coach candidates, but in this case I was thinking more about the discussions with potential coordinators and support staff.

Considering the Panthers recent history, I'd imagine Tepper, Fitterer and Reich would have to be more forthcoming than "Trust us, we got this".

[DaveThePanther2008]

1 hour ago, pantherj said:

Carr can be a nice bridge QB imo, but who here really believes Carr would defeat Burrow, Mahomes, or a newer superstar QB in the SB? No chance. That means no SB with Carr, and hence he is a bridge QB. Offer him a bridge QB contract, and if he turns his nose up, then who gives a poop? 

Reich really likes Carr.  I don't believe it is because of his spiritual beliefs either.  IMO, Reich thinks he can get more out of Carr than anybody can.  If he were to come here, I would bet, though I am not a betting man, Carr will have Career numbers. 

[mrcompletely11]

5 minutes ago, DaveThePanther2008 said:

Reich really likes Carr.  I don't believe it is because of his spiritual beliefs either.  IMO, Reich thinks he can get more out of Carr than anybody can.  If he were to come here, I would bet, though I am not a betting man, Carr will have Career numbers. 

How do you know this?

[NanuqoftheNorth]

8 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Are we sure those plans were made before the bulk of the staff was assembled, though?

I'm sure these coaches understand the draft and free agency are rather fluid, so there are no guarantees as to the outcome.  However, I'd expect there would have been discussions about how far the organization was willing to go in order to secure the team's next starting/franchise QB.  

For instance, if the team is "all in on QB in 2023" how would that impact me as the DC when I'm looking to build out my defense during the next few seasons?  

[top dawg]

57 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

As aggressive as they've been with the coaching hires I would not be surprised if Tepper didn't tell them to do both if necessary. 

I'd be surprised if he said that. Tepper was very direct about us having to be able to use our resources more efficiently. The days of being loosey-goosey with our real capital (i.e. cap space) and draft capital are done. If you're going to do it, you better be wise and judicious about it, or you may find yourself out of a job.

Edited February 19, 2023 by top dawg

[DaveThePanther2008]

9 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

How do you know this?

Reich tried several times to get him in Indy.  Look it up.