What Will Your Reaction Be, If Panthers Decide to Take Newton #1 Before Draft?

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[Darth Biscuit]

I don't think he's who we should draft at #1, but he's an upgrade over Clausen. I would root for him like any other Panther.

[Millions]

[TarPanther9180]

[blackcatgrowl]

smokescreen

lol, yeah, it would clearly be a tactic to generate trade interest in him if a CBA gets done.

:D

[Carolina Husker]

I'd be fine with it. How can we be upset when it absolutely guarantees an upgrade at the most important position on the team?

[Jackofalltrades]

I'd be fine with it. How can we be upset when it absolutely guarantees an upgrade at the most important position on the team?

That's the thing, it doesn't guarantee anything.

[Marguide]

The only reason to do this is to test signability prior to the draft. That assumes two things; a new CBA and no rookie scale this year.

[mav1234]

Well, at least if we start contract negotiations and he looks like a holdout we can go in a different direction or something.

If there's no CBA there would be no point to this, but if there is, it'd be nice to get things ready so he can get in and start learning ASAP.

Wouldn't be upset, but he's way down my list.

[Soul Rebel]

I'm with others that hope it's a smoke screen to get a trading partner. If Newton was the clear cut #1, I'd be more excited. If we didn't draft a QB last year in the 2nd round that has yet to be fully evaluated in a healthy environment (positive coaching staff, better offensive scheme, healthy offensive line and experienced receivers), I'd be more excited. I don't dislike Newton and I think he is the "hot name" around this year's draft that would help attract fans with the flash. I just don't think he's able to contribute for a few years one he gets acclimated to the NFL, and I think we can net more with that #1 if we can trade with someone. I'd much rather swap first rounders with the Bengals for Palmer and draft the BPA at #4 (Peterson, Fairley, Green, Dareus). Palmer upgrades our QB position and is a great mentor to bring Jimmy along. To me, Palmer+BPA at #4 >>> anybody at #1.

Sorry to get so off topic...haha. My reaction would be positive but with some apprehension. I wouldn't feel like we drafted JaMarcus Bust or some crappy player.

[JungleCat]

Newton wouldn't be my first choice but if he becomes a Panther, I would hope he leads the team to become champions.

[Raskle]

I'd be upset.. not with the pick, which I'd be ok with, but with the timing. I'd rather we wait and see how things play out, up until the clock says 0:01.

We could either entertain offers up until a point during the draft for a possible trade. Or we would at least know for certain whether or not we have an NFL next year. If there's no CBA done by the draft, do we hold off on Cam and draft Luck if he comes out next year? Do we pick Cam and hope for the best in 2012? Etc. Etc.

Best strategy is to play the wait and see game imo. I hope Marty thinks this way too.

[Davidson Deac II]

As with any of our draft picks, I will hope for the best.

[grateflday]

Not going to happen either wa, even if they work out a deal prior to the draft. If they do it prior then all the attention and discussion turns to the team at #2. They will want to milk the media attention for all its worth and wait until its their time to pick to announce it.