What QB would you like to have backup Cam Newton?

[bleys]

I hope Cam is the backup learning from a vet like McNabb or Hasselbeck...

I'm still baffled why people wouldn't PREFER this?

[blackcatgrowl]

Who is under contract for the cheapest and the longest?

So? They just tender him a cheaper contract or let him walk. Moore has little value anywhere else, so I doubt he will walk if we give him some money.

Who did Hurney use a 2nd on last year?

Oh noes! Not a 2nd round pick!

Seriously... if what round someone is picked in makes too valuable to bench, then I'd say Newton would get the start over anyone.

Who will be on the roster this season?

Who knows? If this CBA mess gets straightened out, maybe they'll deal Clausen to a team that has no QB depth for a vet or another draft slot pickup.

The answer to all is Clausen.

No, the answer is you are assuming things and making assertions. I believe Rivera is going to go with facts. Like Clausen stinking it up last year.

If push came to shove, I seriously believe if Moore goes, we will get a vet.

[d-run]

I'm still baffled why people wouldn't PREFER this?

I think everyone would prefer that, I just don't think we are gonna land one of those two. Anyone that comes here has to know that they are only gonna be a 1 year starter at most and will be looked at as more of a tutor than anything else. Mcnabb and Hasselbeck are still gonna want to lead a team.

[bleys]

If push came to shove, I seriously believe if Moore goes, we will get a vet.

most likely the case.. if the staff is smart they won't rush Newton onto the field, and I doubt he'll be ready on day 1.

[Happy Panther]

WTH are you talking about?

Why on Earth would we want McNabb or VY anywhere near our locker room?

Neither will accept a backup position at this stage in their careers, unless it's with a Super Bowl Contender.

We want and need a starter as we have 2 bad QBs and a rookie who may need a ton of coaching and development currently on the roster.

VY wins games and nobody really knows the extent of his mental issues.

If he is truly a headcase then fine. If not we would be extremely lucky to land him.

I have no idea if McNabb had anything left. The redskins can do funny things to careers

However the point is that we need a veteran and the list is extremely short

[Happy Panther]

Our young WR core would get a lot out of having a veteran leader throwing to them for a while too. No doubt Clausen's inability did nothing to help the rookies.

[Millions]

Would be no point to sign VY w/ Cam on the roster although the guy can ball and just wins games regardless of the people that doubt him. McNabb makes a lot of sense but it's probably wishful thinking Moore will more than likely be that "vet" QB on the depth chart.

[bleys]

yeah Vince Young isn't going to sign here only to get traded/released/walk in 2-3 years..

[thefuzz]

We want and need a starter as we have 2 bad QBs and a rookie who may need a ton of coaching and development currently on the roster.

VY wins games and nobody really knows the extent of his mental issues.

If he is truly a headcase then fine. If not we would be extremely lucky to land him.

I have no idea if McNabb had anything left. The redskins can do funny things to careers

However the point is that we need a veteran and the list is extremely short

The original question is who do you want to back up Cam Newton.

IMO Newton should not start, but to be honest I think it foolish to bring in a stop gap in the form of a vet starter. The Vets that you are asking to come in will want to start, why not just let Jimmy start?

He was a 2nd round draft pick thrown into the worst possible position by this team. Let him have a better chance at having an NFL career while Newton rides the pine for one or two seasons and is groomed to be a Pro.

My choice is a vet that knows that he won't start, but has been around the league, and would help with the prep and the swings of being an NFL QB.

Hence me saying Pennington.

[bleys]

The original question is who do you want to back up Cam Newton.

IMO Newton should not start, but to be honest I think it foolish to bring in a stop gap in the form of a vet starter. The Vets that you are asking to come in will want to start, why not just let Jimmy start?

He was a 2nd round draft pick thrown into the worst possible position by this team. Let him have a better chance at having an NFL career while Newton rides the pine for one or two seasons and is groomed to be a Pro.

My choice is a vet that knows that he won't start, but has been around the league, and would help with the prep and the swings of being an NFL QB.

Hence me saying Pennington.

I'm not opposed to this idea, and think that is a valid point.. the only real response could be "Clausen sucks and we'll lose games"..

well, expect to lose more games than we win anyhow. seriously, get used to that idea. Throwing Cam in won't help that.

and as bad as Clausen was, to ignore how bad our playcalling was and the entire situation in general is dumb.

hell, everyone does realize he was a rookie last year on top of that right? lol

[thefuzz]

Yup.

We are not really built to win yet.

Might as well see if Jimmy can play the game, and last season was not a fair fight for him.

[bleys]

The original question is who do you want to back up Cam Newton.

IMO Newton should not start, but to be honest I think it foolish to bring in a stop gap in the form of a vet starter. The Vets that you are asking to come in will want to start, why not just let Jimmy start?

He was a 2nd round draft pick thrown into the worst possible position by this team. Let him have a better chance at having an NFL career while Newton rides the pine for one or two seasons and is groomed to be a Pro.

My choice is a vet that knows that he won't start, but has been around the league, and would help with the prep and the swings of being an NFL QB.

Hence me saying Pennington.

I'm not opposed to this idea, and think that is a valid point..

Clausen could prove adequate and allow us a year to build Cam up, and maybe provide Clausen with a little trade value..

[panthersphan]

Jim Sorgi

[Anybodyhome]

Trade Cam straight up for a 31-year old Carson Palmer and the Panthers will automatically win 4 more games in 2011.