Carolina Panthers 2011 starting QB is.....

[CAVSS]

Cam Newton. Kid's a winner.

[Panthro]

And he already got a signing bonus so money shouldn't be an issue

[therealmjl]

Cam Newton

[davos]

I'm really digging either Newton or Luck, good god those two are gonna be special in the NFL

But depending on who our new coach is, we could have a Backup-Vet type (Thigpen, Gradkowski, Hill, Garrard) play for a few weeks to start the year.

[PantherPhann]

Not really. I dont see us going to the superbowl

Wether we cut a guy who won't be under contract or let him go, the result is the same. But I thank you for the correction, You sir are a genius!

[PantherPhann]

Yeah, I really like Newton too. I have to admitt that I havn't watched him all that much. I know that he runs well and have seen him make some nice throws. But haven't seen him under center and sitting in the pocket much. I'll have to watch some more games. I did look at his rating though, it's good. How accurate is he? you guys think he'd be a good fit here?

[ThatSeptemberDay]

Yeah, I really like Newton too. I have to admitt that I havn't watched him all that much. I know that he runs well and have seen him make some nice throws. But haven't seen him under center and sitting in the pocket much. I'll have to watch some more games. I did look at his rating though, it's good. How accurate is he? you guys think he'd be a good fit here?

I've watched every game, and I can tell you he is a true all around qb, can make all the throws, and can do amazing things with his legs. He rarely makes mistakes, yesterday his interception was because of a drop, he only had three incompletions, and two were drops

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Clausen is far from his full potential:

Former Panthers quarterback Steve Beuerlein, who spent 14 years in the NFL, was the backup in Dallas when Troy Aikman was emerging as a star. Beuerlein said that even as talented as Aikman was, development was a process. He said the Panthers can't rush to a decision on either of the rookies, because they're far from finished products.

"When I got to Dallas, Troy was in his third year, and he was still trying to figure it out," Beuerlein said. "He was still learning the position when we won a Super Bowl his fourth year, and he had a lot of getting better to do.

"It really does take about three years to feel like you know what's going on, and you hit your peak when you're in years six through eight. But that's if you have a stable environment.

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/11/14/1837040/panthers-quarterback-of-future.html#ixzz15Gvu4bFR

Clausen's injury has hindered his throws:

For starter Jimmy Clausen, his hope is that some time off to recover from toe surgery will allow his arm to look better.

Clausen's still bothered by pain in his right big toe, related to surgery he had last January to repair two torn ligaments. He barely practiced his final year at Notre Dame, but played through the pain before getting it fixed before the pre-draft process began. Not being able to fully plant and push off his right foot has affected some throws this year, and Clausen said he's concerned people will get the wrong idea about his arm strength because of the toe injury.

"It does affect me, to be honest," Clausen said. "It's your back foot, you've got to push off to get anything on the ball, get everything on your throw. Every quarterback would tell you they use their legs and core a lot to get a lot on the ball. It hinders me a little bit, but I just try to do what I can do."

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/11/14/1837035/clausen-pike-seek-new-look-next.html#ixzz15GwLVfgG

That is all quote for quote. He needs time you haters.

[OneBadassCat]

Of course Clausen needs time but he has still made some really stupid mistakes. Personally I don't think he should have seen the field this year, or at least later than week 2.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Of course Clausen needs time but he has still made some really stupid mistakes. Personally I don't think he should have seen the field this year, or at least later than week 2.

Agreed. You can really ruin a QB by throwing them out on the field too soon.

[DaPaNtHeRs]

It all depends on who the Panthers get in there as a head coach. The only way I don't see us drafting Andrew Luck is if we a) get a coach who wants to build the team around Clausen, we win and Buffalo doesn't, or c) we get a coach who wants to bring in a veteran to QB the offense. Either way we need a QB to build the team around. Clausen, toe or not, has so far not impressed me whatsoever.

[Swan]

Clausen sucks. You can partially blame the coaching staff.

He will not be our starting QB next year.

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

Clausen sucks. You can partially blame the coaching staff.

He will not be our starting QB next year.

I guess you don't agree with Buerlein about Troy Aikmen and how it took him 3 years to actually "start getting it". Read the entire interview. You can't judge a rookie QB in only 3 starts.

[Guild]

I hope we take a look at Josh Johnson and/or Tarvaris Jackson.