Andy Dalton Re-signed

[PappyMay]

Bryce doesn’t even turn 24 until this summer. Some of these 5th yr rookies will be his age. Not the end of the world to have him continued being mentored and keep continuity. 

[mrcompletely11]

5 minutes ago, SmokinwithWilly said:

Hate this move. We should always be trying to improve. There's nothing wrong with and we actually should be trying to develop backup talent. Who's to say that said backup may not surprise the poo out of everyone and be better than Bryce? Dalton has one foot in the NFL grave and one foot on a banana peel. We can and should do better. 

Canalas supposedly has "resurrected" 3 different qb careers now.  Why the fug wouldnt you sign a younger vet or draft someone to capitalize on this if it was true?  Such a stupid signing all because he can "mentor" our 8th grader.   If bryce needs his beanie baby and a calm/stable qb room then we are truly fuged.  Dalton brings absolutely nothing in terms of production and back up.  Was I the only one watching him play last year?  Am i the one in bizarro world?

[fanpanther]

3 hours 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  

Panthers may still be screwed if b young stays healthy lol

[TLGPanthersFan]

3 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Why?

Guy is a good backup. 

[TheSpecialJuan]

[flagfootballcoach28]

Just now, fanpanther said:

Panthers may still be screwed if b young stays healthy lol

My point is, we’re not a team with a loaded roster who critically needs a backup QB to help them tread water to keep them in the playoff race. We’re still a few years away from being a serious contender. Our backup QB is not a huge priority. 

[mrcompletely11]

6 minutes ago, TLGPanthersFan said:

Guy is a good backup. 

Yeah he is a baller for sure

 

2024 stats: 6 games | 66.3 pct | 989 pass yds | 6.2 ypa | 7 pass TD | 6 INT | 34 rush yds | 0 rush TD | 2 fumbles

[Gapanthersfan]

Andy is good for Bryce, and was probably instrumental in his development. He is certainly the ONLY friend version 1.0  had in the entire state. He’s cheap, a mentor, and can at least still throw a good ball. He’s a backup, accepts the role, and has amassed valuable knowledge. 

Does anyone legit think that there will be ANY semblance of a QB competition come training camp? Bryce 2.0 is THE starter, unquestioned, at least through the end of next season.

Bro hung a 40 burger, winning in OT, in the house where the Panthers, every season, invent new ways to lose. 2006 (tie, scored 44) and 1998 (scored 51) were the ONLY other games, in Panthers history, where this point total was either met or surpassed. Those squads were pretty stacked with Panthers’ all time offensive greats. 

Bryce’s team featured Chuba, 3 rookies, 2 veteran nobodies at TE, and Thielen. His previous visit to the dome… he got smashed, embarrassed, and looked like he had no business playing a grown ass man’s game.

As abysmal as the team was last season, that game was arguably the best win the Panthers have ever had in the dome. If someone else could have done it, it would have been done many times over by now, but it hasn’t been.

I’m no Bryce homer and dished dirt on his game like few others, but you can’t just fade that off as a nothing. It was significant, and only the stiffest detractors feel otherwise. There is no QB competition. 

 

[kungfoodude]

3 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

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

Yeah, good luck with that. 

[mav1234]

At least he wasn't breaking the bank but I would have liked someone new, as much to give a fresh perspective and to make training camp a bit more of a competitive atmosphere. Obviously Bryce is starting but this move feels like throwing in the towel on the season if Bryce returns to "form" a bit...

[PNW_PantherMan]

To me it’s not really about Bryce.  It’s that Andy is washed and may not even be healthy if he’s needed.  

[TheSpecialJuan]

Starting off the offseason with the re-signings of J.J. Jansen and Andy Dalton is not exactly exciting. The team just checked off the backup QB and LS positions from their "needs" list with two sensible signings. 

[WarPanthers89]

Imagine being mad about signing a Vet backup QB. Bryce is the unquestioned starter and people have a hard time dealing with that…..

[kungfoodude]

There aren't a lot of quality backup QB's available and none at this price. The QB FA market is a bunch of nothings and guys that will be getting paid for than Bryce.

What we need is someone like Dalton that can be a decent backup QB and also a good mentor for Bryce. 

I saw someone mention Fields. I couldn't possibly think of many worse options. Not as cheap(probably) and one of the worst #2 QB's in the NFL, outside doing a good Taysom Hill impression.