Andy Dalton Re-signed

[pdub0702]

https://www.panthers.com/news/quarterback-andy-dalton-returns-on-a-two-year-deal-bryce-young

[mrcompletely11]

Why?

[Camp Fodder]

[Aussie Tank]

2 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Why?

Looks like they're all in on Bryce 

[flagfootballcoach28]

3 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Why?

 Because Bryce likes having Dalton around. Seems to be a good mentor to him. Plus, why replace a mediocre backup QB with another mediocre QB? If BY goes down we’re screwed regardless of who our backup is  

[mrcompletely11]

3 minutes ago, flagfootballcoach28 said:

 Because Bryce likes having Dalton around. Seems to be a good mentor to him. Plus, why replace a mediocre backup QB with another mediocre QB? If BY goes down we’re screwed regardless of who our backup is  

That's not true at all.  And a 3rd year #1 draft pick captain of the team should not need a mentor

[PanthersNCSU]

Would've preferred Fields (I want him as Taysom Hill), but fine with Dalton. $6 mil guaranteed over 2 years, fine by me. 

Draft a guy this year or next to be the next backup/development guy. 

[Greatman77]

Meh, ok....

[t96]

I don't think this says anything about Bryce. I think it was already obvious we're going into next year with Bryce as starter, but if he doesn't silence all questions this year I think the plans at QB may shift, especially if we have a high pick in 2026. I suppose I still wouldn't rule out Cam Ward this draft but that seems highly highly unlikely.

Dalton is a solid backup at that price whether it's Bryce or someone else in the room with him. Honestly, not even a terrible bridge starter either if Bryce sucks next year and we move on but don't want to throw a rookie QB in '26 to the wolves.

[pdub0702]

I mean..we need a backup. Andy is serviceable, cheap and proven to be average enough to hold that position. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

Panthers re-signed QB Andy Dalton to a two-year, $8 million contract with $6 million in guarantees.

Dalton briefly started for the Panthers in 2024, finishing with a 989/7/6 passing line in five starts before a car accident left him out long enough for Bryce Young to take the reins again. Young shockingly re-established himself as a starting option going forward down the stretch, leaving Dalton to the backup duties. Over his last five seasons as a backup, Dalton has thrown for 7,906 yards, 49 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions in 35 starts. He’ll turn 38 in October. He is probably a mid-level backup quarterback at this point in his career, but Dalton is now at an age where a potential regression is firmly in play each season. This is a fine contract for that level of player.

[mrcompletely11]

4 minutes ago, pdub0702 said:

I mean..we need a backup. Andy is serviceable, cheap and proven to be average enough to hold that position. 

I'd prefer a backup with more.............potential 

[AceMan]

5 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Panthers re-signed QB Andy Dalton to a two-year, $8 million contract with $6 million in guarantees.

Dalton briefly started for the Panthers in 2024, finishing with a 989/7/6 passing line in five starts before a car accident left him out long enough for Bryce Young to take the reins again. Young shockingly re-established himself as a starting option going forward down the stretch, leaving Dalton to the backup duties. Over his last five seasons as a backup, Dalton has thrown for 7,906 yards, 49 touchdowns, and 32 interceptions in 35 starts. He’ll turn 38 in October. He is probably a mid-level backup quarterback at this point in his career, but Dalton is now at an age where a potential regression is firmly in play each season. This is a fine contract for that level of player.

Yep, all in on Bryce

[jasonluckydog]

Good maybe the ginger community will back off now.