The Panthers are on the clock...

[Kevin Greene]

The notion that we wouldn't take a high pick on a QB was pretty well dispelled this season.

(and yes, we'd do it again)

The notion that we wouldn't pay a top five pick is dispelling because, in the short history of this franchise, we already have (twice).

The notion that we wouldn't tie up a load of money in one player also doesn't hold for two reasons. One, because we were prepared to do just that, this year (Peppers) and two, our "model franchise" has had their most success of late after they got their "franchise QB", a guy who makes a pretty hefty salary.

To tie it all up, we shouldn't underestimate the fact that John Fox is going away. That means the rules that John Fox wanted to live under don't apply anymore. Even one of the beat writers has stated we shouldn't necessarily put too much stock into "how we used to do it" when thinking of the franchise future.

So bottom line for me, I'm not planning to panic every time some nebulous statement that "might mean something" hits the papers. I'll pay attention to them, file them away in memory, and look back on them if and when something actually happens.

Until then, I'll do the same thing I always do. Expect the best, but prepare for whatever.

Agreed, look at the different coaching philosophies of Dom Capers vs John Fox. Capers an attacking 3-4 defense bringing heat from all angles. Fox prefering to use his 4-3 and the DLine to apply pressure. Offensively we've always liked to run the ball and that probably won't change but a lot of other givens may.

[Kevin Greene]

mcnabb and palmer have no future in this league.

clausen is not someone you can build a franchise or an offense around.

edwards is a WR.

if we don't draft a QB we are going to be looking at all the rest of the teams in the NFCS from behind for a long time.

it's time to quit pretending a real long term solution isn't something that needs to be addressed and that we can get by with any scrub we put in there.

fox is gone. so should that pathetic and antiquated philosophy.

All you have to do is look at the Cardinal offense without Kurt warner.

Suddenly Larry Fitzgerald can barely get a reception. Sorta reminds me of Steve Smith.

[Mr. Scot]

mcnabb and palmer have no future in this league.

clausen is not someone you can build a franchise or an offense around.

edwards is a WR.

if we don't draft a QB we are going to be looking at all the rest of the teams in the NFCS from behind for a long time.

it's time to quit pretending a real long term solution isn't something that needs to be addressed and that we can get by with any scrub we put in there.

fox is gone. so should that pathetic and antiquated philosophy.

Pretty much.

[MHS831]

Neither we wont draft a QB.

we will. we don't have a qb. Hurney might not be the GM by then, but if he is, he will have to fix his mistake.

[frash.exe]

We had Jake for 7 years so what does that tell you. Like I said lets see what QB's become available in Free Agency. Vick,Mcnabb, and Palmer could all be available. Rather would grab one of them then a NFL unproven QB. Smart move is to trade down and do that.

Lol

"you must be at least this old to be a QB here. we have standards about proving yourself first ah la la la la"

[Mr. Scot]

Those are John Fox rules.

They no longer apply.

[pantherj]

I sure as sh!t don't want some other teams washed up cast off rather than Luck. Nevermind a few extra picks, we can get a DT and whatever else we need in FA.

[frash.exe]

Hey guys listen to Squirrel he knows a lot about what we should do with QBing

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1923859&postcount=12

[Rented Mule]

They will now officially own the number one pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.

Too damn bad we're not number 1 on the clock for the second round too. We traded it for Armanti Edwards. The Patriots must be laughing.

[Squirrel]

Hey guys listen to Squirrel he knows a lot about what we should do with QBing

http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/showpost.php?p=1923859&postcount=12

Although he will be a project for the first 3 years I think he can make it in the NFL. There are questions about his size 5'9"-6'1" and he does need to learn to read defensives better. He is a lefty but his max arm is about 40-50 yards. He also has some durabilty issues but if he bulks up I think it will help him.

Yep I do.

[frash.exe]

Yep I do.

is "leaving the league and playing for the royals" included in that 3 year project?

[Squirrel]

is "leaving the league and playing for the royals" included in that 3 year project?

Well I did say he was a project and had durability issues. Which is the reason he went to baseball. Because he got crushed by the Steelers after that the coaches was to scared to play him.

[Kevin Greene]

Too damn bad we're not number 1 on the clock for the second round too. We traded it for Armanti Edwards. The Patriots must be laughing.

The Patriots own 2 1sts, 2 2nds and 2 3rds in the 2011 draft thanks in part to the Raiders and Panthers.

That would be the difference between a team with good management and the Panthers and Raiders.

[pantherj]

AE had better sh!t lightning and crap thunder next season.