What we're seeing right now...

[Mr. Scot]

...is something that long-time Panther fans are not accustomed to, and hence, may not recognize.

That being the normal development of a young quarterback.

Thus far, Jimmy Clausen has looked just like what he is, a rookie. But he's learning. The bad snaps from his first snap weren't there in the second. Likewise, no picks thrown, and that against a good defense. And Clausen himself has said the game is starting to "slow down" for him already (a good sign).

Are there still issues? Yes.

Could he regress a few times? Absolutely; maybe even this weekend.

But the reality is that Clausen is actually looking pretty much like you'd expect a guy at his stage, thrown into the fire earlier than hoped, would look. As a fanbase, we haven't seen much of that (at all). Likely as not, this is why there's so much debate about just how good Clausen really is right now.

As the weeks roll on, I won't be looking for perfection. I'll be looking for signs of improvement, even if they come in baby steps.

It may not come to him as quickly as we might like, but as long as it's getting there, it's good.

And for once, it's nice to be able to watch something some other fanbases are actually used to seeing.

Not many other things may be fun this season, but this part just might be.

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[CarolinaBlue34]

I hate when people ask a question then answer them

[Mr. Scot]

I hate when people ask a question then answer them

And why do you hate that? Because it doesn't give you the chance to answer

[CRA]

we are accustomed to poor coaching. That imo is more glaring than what is occuring with Clausen.

Fox continually proves he can only play football one way. When he doesn't have those pieces he can't adjust.

[CarolinaBlue34]

And why do you hate that? Because it doesn't give you the chance to answer

I see what you did there.

[blackcatgrowl]

Yeah, Clausen's a rookie. Yeah, he's playing like a rookie.

But the offense is in more trouble than just the QB position. Our running game is flat. The penetration on the O-line is terrible for protection and blocking. Our play calling has been predictable as usual. Our receivers aren't getting consistent separation.

If they don't get these things under control, Clausen's career could be jeopardized, because he is the leader for a team with no offense. That hangs with a QB like the smell of a skunk.

[panthers55]

So it is fun to have a rookie quarterback and watch him struggle,

Okay then.............................

[CRA]

Yeah, Clausen's a rookie. Yeah, he's playing like a rookie.

But the offense is in more trouble than just the QB position. Our running game is flat. The penetration on the O-line is terrible for protection and blocking. Our play calling has been predictable as usual. Our receivers aren't getting consistent separation.

If they don't get these things under control, Clausen's career could be jeopardized, because he is the leader for a team with no offense. That hangs with a QB like the smell of a skunk.

rookie WRs just aren't gonna get consistant seperation.

until the QB can change what defenses are doing the run game will be flat. The RBs will earn every yard.

[tarheelpride]

We always had the leftovers of other teams in terms of QB (with the exception of Collins). having something new and developing is exciting, but at the same time frustrating. Patience is key with Clausen.

[CBDellinger]

Fox doesnt know how to develop a QB.

Jimmy is all on his own here.

[Kettle]

So it is fun to have a rookie quarterback and watch him struggle,

Okay then.............................

dumb d dumb DUMB

its fun to watch development. pay attention to positive notes in the game instead of the score, the 3 and outs and the poor playcalling.

like Mr. Scot said. Jimmy has gone from bobbling snaps to throwing a TD.

[thefuzz]

We are a bad team. We are going to lose a lot more games than we win. Clausen is a rookie and is making mistakes. Clausen is getting better with every snap. It is encouraging that we are at least trying to upgrade the most important position on the football field.

I am a fan.

[rayzor]

So it is fun to have a rookie quarterback and watch him grow into the job,

Okay then.............................

fixed.

[rayzor]

Fox doesnt know how to develop a QB.

Jimmy is all on his own here.

until we get jim harbaugh as HC.