Rivera: No promises for Jimmy Clausen

[MHS831]

I think this is going to be the worst year for QBs in a long time. I see Gabbert, Mallett, & Locker as busts--I just feel it. I think Cam will be either great or a mega bust. Not worth the risk. I think this draft will produce some backups in the NFL, and maybe one darkhorse. I just don't think I would fish in this year's pond.

Clausen had his wake-up call. He has been working and should now know that his career hinges on the next few months. Smith is right. This isn't Notre Dame. But last season he should have been a senior. He should have stayed.

Now he knows the NFL. No more SI covering your potty training. No more limos to press conferences. Potential becomes either product or it becomes some other team's.

I still say that he has as good a chance to develop into an NFL starter as any QB in this draft. Newton may have more upside, but the unknown always has better upside than the known.

Re-sign Moore. Bring in a veteran through a trade or UFA. Take 4 to camp. Use the draft on defense and the offensive line. Let your youth on offense mature before replacing.

[pantherfan81]

Did nobody read yesterday's Rivera article? lol

[Gipetto]

If we dont pick up a vet Jimmy is gonna start next season and even if we draft a QB jimmy is still gonna start. What i want is for Ron rivera to take jimmy in his office and have a man to man discussion with him No BS and off record to ask jimmy if he thinks he truly feels like he can be the man everyone wants him to be. Ask clausen straight up are you a puss puss or a winner.

[Happy Panther]

there have.been numerous posts on this board suggesting Clausen didnt get a fair shake and is entitled to another year "to see him with a different staff". More times than not, those folks want qb adressed next season. Meanwhile us paying fans and psl holders foot the bill of another losing year just so those fans can get their dream qb who may or may not come out. worst business plan ever. so its not shocking the Panthers are looking to do the opposite. The days of "entitled" lackluster qbing in Carolina are over.

Troof

[Happy Panther]

Draft Cam

Sign A vet

Let Clausen and Moore battle for #3

Pick up another key free agent..say DT

Probably go 6-10

Profit

[Grammer]

a few of the anti-winning/anti-Cam people are gonna be crushed ny this news. To them Clausen is "entitled" to be our qb til we can beg Luck again next offseason. :rolleyes: Rivera continues to impress me so far. Its a wise decision not to make promises to a.franchise killer like Clausen.

dont you guys just hate it when you are reading what appears to be a good thread and a Taharqa post shows up and its like someone ejaculated all over your computer screen and the entire thread is ruined?

[MaxiMus]

If we dont pick up a vet Jimmy is gonna start next season and even if we draft a QB jimmy is still gonna start. What i want is for Ron rivera to take jimmy in his office and have a man to man discussion with him No BS and off record to ask jimmy if he thinks he truly feels like he can be the man everyone wants him to be. Ask clausen straight up are you a puss puss or a winner.

There is no way Jimmy starts next year. All Rivera had to do was watch film to figure that out. Moore is a far better QB and will be in camp, if there is one. His man to man talk would consist of Rivera first telling JC that he's in a man's world now and he needs to grow up. Then telling him that if he fixes all of his flaws in his game he might be a capable back up one day.

[Mr. Scot]

Stupidity

Fixed :thumbsup:

This is no different than what Rivera's been saying pretty much since he was hired. He's never endorsed Clausen as the starter, but has always said that last year wasn't a good thing to judge him by so he'd give him the chance to compete.

Not really new, but news to Florio, I suppose.

[TheRealDeal]

If Moore chooses to sign his tender or the Panthers match his offer, he will be the starter, if not, we will be drafting in the top 10 next year.

[whynot]

no way we go into next year depending on last years qb group,Line should be back and young recievers should be better players with some experience now .I hope we can find some experiece in FA,and and take QB

[CRA]

If Moore chooses to sign his tender or the Panthers match his offer, he will be the starter, if not, we will be drafting in the top 10 next year.

the only way Clausen starts is if they keep Tony Pike active and on the roster and draft a QB late in the draft. Clausen, Pike, late draft pick.

There is probably a 1% chance of the QB roster looking like that.

[frash.exe]

Nah we just need a vet for 3 years while we groom a rookie qb. Could be from last years draft this years or next but none of them will be good for awhile.

lol 3 years

[Cyberjag]

the only way Clausen starts is if they keep Tony Pike active and on the roster and draft a QB late in the draft. Clausen, Pike, late draft pick.

There is probably a 1% chance of the QB roster looking like that.

I think if they draft a QB early and keep Pike then Clausen starts again. All of the decent prospects this year are spread QBs, and will need time.

If Pike and Clausen are on the roster, then the only way I don't see Clausen starting is if they get a veteran QB like Palmer, or maybe Smith--someone with solid starting experience. OR if they manage to land a talented backup like Kolb who's ready to compete for a starting position. I just don't see them keeping four QBs, and in a group with a journeyman backup or rookie plus Pickles and Pike, Clausen is likely to be the starter.

Just my opinion, that's all.

[Snake]

Can is teh suk. Draft Von Miller.