Gruden: Panthers Will Select Newton

[Lumps]

You don't draft on fear of the future...

That is exactly what you think about with the #1 overall pick. Maybe not other picks. Had we thought about this as we saw other teams doing it (Clausen dropping) perhaps we would not have this problem. It is a factor. You don't completely disregard the future to pick something now, that is dumb. If the panther select Newton, he will be in their future plans and if he fails that will be a shot to the franchise.

[King Taharqa]

Anyboody willing to bet $$$ that we arent picking the best qb prospect, pm me. I could use the extra cash for draft night. Put your money where your ego is scaredy cats.

[Pox 08]

We only need to draft a qb if there's a 0% bust potential chance.

We need a time machine. I want to draft 27 yr old Peyton Manning. I'd take a 26 year old Elway also though. Proven guys are the only ones worthy of our mighty #1 overall pick.

[blackcatgrowl]

That is exactly what you think about with the #1 overall pick. Maybe not other picks. Had we thought about this as we saw other teams doing it (Clausen dropping) perhaps we would not have this problem. It is a factor. You don't completely disregard the future to pick something now, that is dumb. If the panther select Newton, he will be in their future plans and if he fails that will be a shot to the franchise.

And what about the people who let Aaron Rodgers slide? Think they were not drafting him out of fear?

Potential NOW for what your team needs most is relevant. If you have a bad situation, and see upside and talent that matches your needs, you make that person your pick.

[Edward Teach]

I can't wait to see play 36.

Chud: Ok, Cam. Here's the play: "Dolphin Double twist Trips right Swagger Let-it-go Sweet Chin Music Dougie Fresh on two."

Cam: Huh?

Chud: Play 898 on two.

Cam: Oh. Ok.

But really, I am not sold on CN either, but whoever we choose, I'll be supportive.

[Darth Urious]

Anyboody willing to bet $$$ that we arent picking the best qb prospect, pm me. I could use the extra cash for draft night. Put your money where your ego is scaredy cats.

that's kinda speculative though...

If you want to make a monetary bet that we won't draft Newton specifically, you might have more takers...

[King Taharqa]

that's kinda speculative though...

If you want to make a monetary bet that we won't draft Newton specifically, you might have more takers...

So you want to put money up that we wont draft Cam Newton and are gonna go to war with Jimmy/Moore/Pike again next season? C'mon, you're confident "no one knows who we're gonna pick" even though the draft is a week and a half away. Surely you wouldnt mind that bet huh? Im sure there's gotta be others on this board too. Since no one has a clue what the Panthers are gonna do. ROFL.

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

We only need to draft a qb if there's a 0% bust potential chance.

We need a time machine. I want to draft 27 yr old Peyton Manning. I'd take a 26 year old Elway also though. Proven guys are the only ones worthy of our mighty #1 overall pick.

Basically this is how the Huddle views the first pick. If you go great you could get a great qb. Or great st, cb , wr...

A great qb is above all. If you bust and its "the safer" pick... It is still as devastating..lockout+Claussen = we cannot afford not to get a QB with the number1.

Patrick Peterson and AJ green are my two faves but we have no luxury to draft those guys.

[Panthers128]

I'll be so disappointed if the Panthers draft Cam Newton.

[chef17]

So you want to put money up that we wont draft Cam Newton and are gonna go to war with Jimmy/Moore/Pike again next season? C'mon, you're confident "no one knows who we're gonna pick" even though the draft is a week and a half away. Surely you wouldnt mind that bet huh? Im sure there's gotta be others on this board too. Since no one has a clue what the Panthers are gonna do. ROFL.

Passing on Newton doesn't mean they are sticking with Jimmy/Moore/Pike. There are other ways to get another QB

[KBRed]

Question for Cam Lovers: Will you support Blaine, if he's selected #1?

Question for Cam Haters: Will you support Cam, if he's selected #1?

Just want to know where the true fans are...because the diversity that is already brewing...might be tough to swallow after next Thursday.

Is there a way to divert a Huddle meltdown???

[Mr. Scot]

Question for Cam Lovers: Will you support Blaine, if he's selected #1?

Question for Cam Haters: Will you support Cam, if he's selected #1?

Just want to know where the true fans are...because the diversity that is already brewing...might be tough to swallow after next Thursday.

Is there a way to divert a Huddle meltdown???

To answer the last question first, no :nonod:

As to the others, can't speak for everybody but I've got plenty of experience getting on board with a draft pick I didn't like (last year included).

[CAVSS]

Question for Cam Lovers: Will you support Blaine, if he's selected #1?

Question for Cam Haters: Will you support Cam, if he's selected #1?

Just want to know where the true fans are...because the diversity that is already brewing...might be tough to swallow after next Thursday.

Is there a way to divert a Huddle meltdown???

Im on the Cam/Gabbert fence about 65/35

I trust the staff to make the right call. Ill be stoked with either.

And I'm with Mr. Scott. I was

Pickles' biggest hater pre draft.........I bought his jersey post draft.

Back when I was ever the optimist.

[Marguide]

I could fully support Newton or Gabbert. While it's true I strongly prefer Newton, getting one of the two would make me feel much better about the direction we are headed.

As an alternative, there would be nothing wrong with trading down, provided we get a really nice package of picks this year.

Taking Dareus, PP, or Green without a trade down would leave me disappointed, but they would still have my full support FWIW.