Youth Movement = Smitty Trade Demand?

[CharlotteBeer.com]

we could be starting a rookie QB and just gutted a DL that led to a top 10 defense last season. Too many questions to say this team has a better shot this year than last. Last season was the year to be a contender, the late change at QB cost us a shot a legit playoff run.

If a rookie starts, it means they're an improvement over Moore -- therefore we should be in better position at the quarterback position regardless next year.

I'm most worried about the defensive line, but that wasn't the strength of our defense anyway. I think with all of the defensive backs we've picked up, we'll only be better there.

Meeks will also have a full year under his belt, and our special teams should improve.

Plus, we should have an easier schedule.

I know that's a lot of "shoulds," but I see no reason to think we won't be a better team than last year.

[MadHatter]

With the current youth movement and the big ? at qb, Smitty has got to know that carolina is not currently in a position to make a strong run at a superbowl and hes not getting any younger. Could the best decision for both parties be a trade to a contender? Or did carolina bring in a platoon of qb's to see which one works best with Smith?

Dumb...dumb...dumb

That is all.

[MadHatter]

we could be starting a rookie QB and just gutted a DL that led to a top 10 defense last season. Too many questions to say this team has a better shot this year than last. Last season was the year to be a contender, the late change at QB cost us a shot a legit playoff run.

I have 10-6 or better this season. Care to take this bet?

[Darknight]

I have 10-6 or better this season. Care to take this bet?

I agree...We should at least get 10 wins. Don't quote me on this but aren't we 8-4 in our division the past two years?

2010: 4-2 division record

2009: 4-2 division record

I am drawing a blank.

[SorthNarolina]

With the current youth movement and the big ? at qb, Smitty has got to know that carolina is not currently in a position to make a strong run at a superbowl and hes not getting any younger. Could the best decision for both parties be a trade to a contender? Or did carolina bring in a platoon of qb's to see which one works best with Smith?

asking for a trade to go to a contender is something you do when your 35 and on a team that's all but guaranteed to go under .500. We went 8-8 last year and due the ol' Fox tradition we're going to make the playoffs this year.

Not to mention he very well could have the best QB he's had here for the rest of his career. He's NEVER had a blue chip QB other than probowls.