Source: Panthers leaning to stick w/Clausen & pick Dareus

[mav1234]

it's true. I'm a Gabbert homer, and I readily admit it. I've got family ties to Mizzou and I've been watching him for a couple years. I like the guy, I think he's going to have a bright future, but I think this situation would just not go over well for him and I feel that way about every quarterback at #1. We already have incredible youth at QB. We have gaping holes elsewhere. The QBs this year have some major ?'s. So let's try to shore up the QB spot through other means for this year and go with another player that can make a big impact.

[pantherclaw]

Our fanbase is too much of a pussy to take risks

Really? This coming from the same person who doesn't want to see how our current qb's work out.

So which risk is okay, and which isn't? Please let us know so we know which side of that fence we are.

We have two young qbs already on the roster. But we can't wait for them to develope, so let's draft another qbb just for the sake of drafting another qb. Let's also hope that he doesn't take a year to show anything, or you and evryone else will be clammering for another qb next year.

This team does take risks. You are one of the first to blast them when those risks don't work out....yet let's take another risk on another qb. Hell, let's draft 20 qb's. One is bound to work out! That won't work either, as you and everybody else has no patience.

the team has taken risks. It'd be nice to see how those risks pan out before bringing on another project at the same position.

I won't be mad if the panthers do go qb with their first pick, even though I don't want them to. What happens if the panthers draft a stud player instead of going project qb?

[pantherclaw]

all you racist's need to take lessons from david allen coe, or shut up.

Of course it would be better for all just to shut your racists pie hole.

[pantherclaw]

Another thread where the heavy talk is nobody willing to take risks.

These people obviously have a very narrow opinion and what taking risks are. I'd love to tear these pathetically weak arguements apart....but it's so painfully obvious, I'll leave it to others. I just don't have the time, nor desire, to attempt to make common sense, common again.

[pantherclaw]

I've been checking this site out the past few weeks and I am very curious. When Carolina draft Cam Newton(because when it is said and done he will be the quarterback of the Panthers next season. Sorry Mr. Scot, Madhatter, etc.), are you Anti-Cam gentlemen going to root for him or hope he fails so you can be right? Once this draft process is over, will you put your beliefs aside and embrace him as part of the Panther family? Because quite frankly I think it will divide the fan base.

Much like Deshaun Foster and Deangelo did. He should start, no he should start. Much like Deangelo & J-Stew did for a minute. I don't have to mention any names but there is a certain individual who hates for Deangelo Williams to do well, because he loves Jonathan Stewart so much. You couldn't be a fan of a certain player without your fellow panther fan swooping in and demeaning that player to build his favorite player up. Well DeAngelo did well, but Stewart needs touches, or vice versa. the whole thing is just stupid, and I'll be damned it is going to rear it's ugly head again when Cam Newton comes to town.

The kid won't have a chance with some fans, and that is unfortunate. You have some lame talking about making anti-newton shirts??? Why??? It is great to have fun and debate who the Panthers should pick, but some of you guys attitude or negativity in regards to Cam Newton is absolutely pitiful!!! Some of you rather have the worst starting qb this franchise have ever seen back as a starter rather than Cam Newton be part of this team. Many of you have never seen Blaine Gabbert play in your life, but at the same time your positive he is the right choice because some scout or talking head told you he is more fluid in his drop. So is Alex Smith, so was Tim Couch...

Have you all thought and wondered why Gabbert held his pro day indoors, when it was reported that the wind was gusty in Columbia the day of his pro-day? Have you all thought to yourself why would Mel Kiper call Cam Newton a one year wonder, and Jimmy Clausen never had consecutive good seasons at Notre Dame. He was HORRIBLE his freshman and sophmore years. Speaking of Jimmy Clausen I want you all to watch this

, and tell me what does his high school footage have in common with his professional footage...

When it is all said and done we all are Panther fans, and we want this team to do well and be amongst the elite. I hope when the real #2 get in town people will stand behind him and not against him. Get your black home Cam Newton jersey Mr. Scot. I can't wait to see that avatar with you sporting it and smiling from ear to ear.

I'm curious. . . Who are you? New huddler signing up after last season. ... well, I'm not here to judge ya....I'll let your posts speak for themselves.

By the way, the chance of any rookie starting before the running game is being affective, is slim to none.

Not saying it's impossible, but you sure are turning a blind eye to a lot of things, cam.

[pantherclaw]

This will be my last post tonight. So much ignorance in this thread, such lil time.

Yes, our defense did attempt to play tough. Was the only thing that made watching the games even enjoyable. But simply stating the defense will be better by a better offense (while true) contines to ignore our defensive tackle situation.

But according to you guys, ignoring the worst defensive tackle situation in the league is worth it to draft a 3rd quarterback in 2 years. Gotta love that logic.

Let's draft all quarterbacks. Every pick. Then when they ain't done squat in 6 months time, let's get rid of them and draft more quarterbacks. This is something we simply can't ignore!! Get on the train, or be a wuss.

Those are some of the best arguements of all time.

[Catalyst]

A 2nd round pick isn't that much of an investment, and teams have moved on from 2nd rounders in a heartbeat before. Brian Brohm, John Beck come to mind. Hurney shouldn't feel obiligated to give Clausen another chance when their are other options to improve the talent at the position.

We've also been through this before a million times in Pantherland..trying to keep giving players 2nd 3rd 4th chances to suceed only to fail miserably..we need to start recognizing failures early and move on.

Yeah, the Packers cut Brohm after just one season. It would be foolish to give up on Clausen outright, but even more foolish to use that 2nd round investment as an excuse to not take a potential franchise QB this year.

[MHS831]

Yeah, the Packers cut Brohm after just one season. It would be foolish to give up on Clausen outright, but even more foolish to use that 2nd round investment as an excuse to not take a potential franchise QB this year.

I agree. I would add that I support bringing Clausen back but not as the starter. I see nothing wrong with competition.

Dareus would be huge up front on defense. The ability to play the 1 tech and rush the passer--I do not know who else in this draft can do that. Fairley is a 3 or even 5.

[MadHatter]

Yeah, the Packers cut Brohm after just one season. It would be foolish to give up on Clausen outright, but even more foolish to use that 2nd round investment as an excuse to not take a potential franchise QB this year.

Your logic is sound. The only question is whether Cam or Gabbert are franchise QB's. Those that want us to draft them believe they are. Those that don't want us to draft them believe they are likely not.

The real issue is what does Rivera and company believe.

[jramsey4]

"Remember the Jarret" lets us not get lost up on the fact that Clausen was a 2nd round pick and waste a roster spot on him for 4 years. If we keep him all year and he doesn't progress give him his walking papers. I mean how little did it seem Jarret progressed and yet he stuck for 4 years until he made the stupid move of getting another DUI.

[Awesomeness!!]

Your logic is sound. The only question is whether Cam or Gabbert are franchise QB's. Those that want us to draft them believe they are. Those that don't want us to draft them believe they are likely not.

The real issue is what does Rivera and company believe.

Does anybody believe Clasuen is a franchise QB?

[lightsout]

If one of the 3 QBs Rivera is bringing in for the visit blow Rivera away with how much they could pick up on the condensed playbook, we're taking that QB. You don't do something like this unless you want a QB.

If none of the 3 really "get it", we're taking Dareus, Fairley, or Green. Mark it down.

[teeray]

This just came across the twitter:

MockingTheDraft MockingTheDraft

John Clayton says Carolina is leaning toward Cam Newton and Buffalo is deciding if Blaine Gabbert is their pick.

[Udogg]

Interesting. It appears Cam has probably made a favorable impression on the coach and possibly the owner. I still think it comes down to Hurney. If Hurney "really" behind the scenes believes in Clausen then probably will be Dareus.