So To All The Smart Posters Who Knew We Would Never Draft a QB Early...

[X-Clown]

picked 48th is 'early'?

Early as in our first pick in the draft...

[Wither]

Actually Del has been arguing since 2007 that we would draft a quarterback if we felt they were the best player on the board...

Yeah no poo; it's the smart thing to do unless you have Brees or something.

[X-Clown]

Yeah no poo; it's the smart thing to do unless you have Brees or something.

Not sure if you were here at the time, but there were several posters here who claimed that Fox/Hurney would NEVER draft a QB early, suggesting that it was purely because they hate the position, not that it had anything to do with the player not being the best on their board. They moaned this battlecry when we passed up "studs" like Brady Quinn in the first round.

[Carolina Husker]

I said Thursday night that we'd take him at 48 in one of Kurb's prediction threads.

Look it up. It happened. I swear.

[Carolina Husker]

I said Thursday night that we'd take him at 48 in one of Kurb's prediction threads.

Look it up. It happened. I swear.

Also needed to add:

[Delhommey]

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/6369-if-first-round-qbs-are-destined-busts-as-people-like-to-refer-them-to.html

Feel free to wade through this one....

[Wither]

Not sure if you were here at the time, but there were several posters here who claimed that Fox/Hurney would NEVER draft a QB early, suggesting that it was purely because they hate the position, not that it had anything to do with the player not being the best on their board. They moaned this battlecry when we passed up "studs" like Brady Quinn in the first round.

It's pretty asinine to think that Fox and Hurney would pass on a QB early, seeing as the higher the round the better your chances of being successful. Sure, you get your Tom Bradys and all but there is a reason the draft still works the way it does (because higher round players are generally better).

And it's also equally retarded to think they hate the position. As a coach or GM I assume you do what you feel is best for the team (yes, that means I think Fox thought Delhomme was the answer all season) and not what suits just you.

[thejimmy]

Well, I never once thought they would draft a QB until the sixth or the seventh.

In fact, I was pissed when they drafted Clausen. I wanted Tate bad.

(I've come around since then)

[Raskle]

For years, we watched as John Fox stated over and over again that he did not like to draft QBs early or develop them, so you can't blame folks for thinking that it would never happen during his regime.

I was one who was nonplussed by the Claussen pick, but I've moved into the acceptance phase of my rage pattern

[pantherclaw]

Their draft history was the evidence most used. The easy arguement is they never felt the need for a qb due to their comfort and commitment to delhomme. I also don't think a mid 2nd round qb is nearly the risk of a mid to high first round qb. Bpa and draft needs also come into play when referring to past drafts.

[Wither]

For years, we watched as John Fox stated over and over again that he did not like to draft QBs early or develop them, so you can't blame folks for thinking that it would never happen during his regime.

I was one who was nonplussed by the Claussen pick, but I've moved into the acceptance phase of my rage pattern

But Delhomme has been around for years as well, so why did Fox need a new QB? Also, since when was there such a good QB available at the spot where the Panthers picked?

I'm not saying I saw it coming, just that it was an obvious choice based on the circumstances.

[Fox007]

Bout time we got one, now to see what he can do.

[Skew]

The title of this thread made me :rofl:

[SorthNarolina]

I'm quite guilty of that.