Josh McCown

[hepcat]

I'm sure there have been a couple threads about him in the past, but because he was on IR all year, no one really talked about him. Do you think Josh McCown will be on the Panthers next year? I think it's unfortunate that he got injured and ended up on IR because I feel like John Fox would have benched Delhomme a hell of a lot sooner if McCown had been healthy. However, Fox might have lobbied for him to end up on IR because he was a threat to Delhomme's stranglehold on the starting QB position and putting him on IR was a way to guarantee his starting job...either way, he is an experienced veteran who has been with Carolina going on two seasons now.

But we haven't seen him start a game in a Panthers uniform. He never got a chance, really. So does he stay? I think the Panthers should keep him. The depth chart going into training camp, to me, should look like this:

#1 - Matt Moore

#2 - Josh McCown

#3 - Rookie

Bill Parcells had brought him into Miami to be the starting QB until Chad Pennington became available, and I think that speaks volumes for him. He never got a chance here and I think he deseves one, at least to compete for the starting job behind Moore next year. And I think it goes without saying, I'd be more than thrilled to see Delhomme cut, but that'll only happen if Fox is gone.

[jramsey4]

I'm sure there have been a couple threads about him in the past, but because he was on IR all year, no one really talked about him. Do you think Josh McCown will be on the Panthers next year? I think it's unfortunate that he got injured and ended up on IR because I feel like John Fox would have benched Delhomme a hell of a lot sooner if McCown had been healthy. He is an experienced veteran who has been with Carolina going on two seasons now.

But we haven't seen him start a game in a Panthers uniform. He never got a chance, really. So does he stay? I think the Panthers should keep him. The depth chart going into training camp, to me, should look like this:

#1 - Matt Moore

#2 - Josh McCown

#3 - Rookie

Bill Parcells had brought him into Miami to be the starting QB until Chad Pennington became available, and I think that speaks volumes for him. He never got a chance here and I think he deseves one, at least to compete for the starting job behind Moore next year. And I think it goes without saying, I'd be more than thrilled to see Delhomme cut, but that'll only happen if Fox is gone.

If he really thought he was starter material do you think he would have traded him when all he got was a 7th? That would be a pretty lousy deal to me.

[hepcat]

If he really thought he was starter material do you think he would have traded him when all he got was a 7th? That would be a pretty lousy deal to me.

They had 4 QB's once they signed Pennington, and it was either cut him, or get what you can get for him. Henne was definently going to stay, and the Panthers probably weren't interested in Beck. I think it was just what they could get for him over just cutting him outright.

[Gscottnc5]

I don't know if the Panthers will cut Delhomme. They are on the hook for 13 mill next year with him.

I feel like the FO will bring in a FA QB, like a Jason Campbell, who has never had a fair chance behind the Swiss cheese line he has played behind. I think they have to bring someone in like that. The only way Moore has a chance to start next year is if he plays lights out the remaining 2 games. Then, maybe then, the starting QB position is a possibility

.02 cents

[Squirrel]

Thatts becuase they picked up pennington. I think Mccown should be brought back and given a chance to compete for the starting position. I say load the QB position up and have 4 quality QB's in for TC (yes even Jake). Let the top 3 stay and cut the 4th one.

[Carl Spackler]

They had 4 QB's once they signed Pennington, and it was either cut him, or get what you can get for him. Henne was definently going to stay, and the Panthers probably weren't interested in Beck. I think it was just what they could get for him over just cutting him outright.

Of course they didn't want Beck, I think Fox would draft a QB in the 3rd round and keep him on the bench til Jake retires, a la Green Bay.

[Gscottnc5]

Lets not forget Hunter Cantwell. The Panthers like him

[jramsey4]

They had 4 QB's once they signed Pennington, and it was either cut him, or get what you can get for him. Henne was definently going to stay, and the Panthers probably weren't interested in Beck. I think it was just what they could get for him over just cutting him outright.

Could be. I have never seen anything in him to suggest he could be anything other then at best a stop gap QB and I think Moore fills that roll better. McCown is expendable he wont be on the roster next year unless Jake isn't. Otherwise we are in the same situation as the Fins were as I think JR will force them to draft or pick up another QB.

[hepcat]

The Panthers drafted a QB from Louisville named Stefan Lefors in the 4th round of the '05 draft...what the hell happened to him? Just a poor draft pick...that whole draft was pretty much a disaster outside of Thomas Davis. Now Cantwell, another QB from Louisville, might be in TC competing for a job next year. Panthers/Louisville connection?

[hepcat]

Could be. I have never seen anything in him to suggest he could be anything other then at best a stop gap QB and I think Moore fills that roll better. McCown is expendable he wont be on the roster next year unless Jake isn't. Otherwise we are in the same situation as the Fins were as I think JR will force them to draft or pick up another QB.

Regardless of anything else, a new QB will have to be brought in. With the way Moore has played, he at least merits being brought back for training camp next year. McCown, all I'm saying, deserves the same chance.

[SMACKDAB]

Do you people so easily forget how loyal Fox is to Jake? No matter the contract/money in this situation, Jake will be on this team next year. What role he plays has yet to be determined, but I just can't see Foxy letting him go. It would be the biggest surprise move he has EVER made.

And I think it would be very prudent of us to keep Jake as backup no matter who starts.

[Gscottnc5]

Do you people so easily forget how loyal Fox is to Jake? No matter the contract/money in this situation, Jake will be on this team next year. What role he plays has yet to be determined, but I just can't see Foxy letting him go. It would be the biggest surprise move he has EVER made.

And I think it would be very prudent of us to keep Jake as backup no matter who starts.

What do you mean "You People?" haha

[hepcat]

Do you people so easily forget how loyal Fox is to Jake? No matter the contract/money in this situation, Jake will be on this team next year. What role he plays has yet to be determined, but I just can't see Foxy letting him go. It would be the biggest surprise move he has EVER made.

And I think it would be very prudent of us to keep Jake as backup no matter who starts.

I mean, it would be very prudent to read my post, because I said Delhomme would only be gone if Fox was gone. Thanks.

But yea, I agree, it would be nice to keep Jake around, if only he were cheap. He is being paid starter money and he will likely be riding the bench next year. That will probably be taken into account by Hurney and co. But I wouldn't want to see him starting...

[SMACKDAB]

I mean, it would be very prudent to read my post, because I said Delhomme would only be gone if Fox was gone. Thanks.

But yea, I agree, it would be nice to keep Jake around, if only he were cheap. He is being paid starter money and he will likely be riding the bench next year. That will probably be taken into account by Hurney and co. But I wouldn't want to see him starting...

I read your damn post, and directed nothing towards you personally. Read the WHOLE thread then maybe you will understand my post....but I doubt it.

Sorry you feel ignored..........wait...........no I don't.