Greg S Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 SPARTANBURG, S.C. — Let the quarterback competition begin! The Panthers kicked off training camp on Wednesday morning, holding their first practice at Wofford College in Spartanburg. All eyes on Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield as they compete to be the team’s starting QB. Darnold took all of the first team reps, while Mayfield worked with the second team. Panthers head coach Matt Rhule says the roles will be reversed when the team hits the field for practice on Thursday. Meanwhile the other two quarterbacks, P.J. Walker and third round draft pick Matt Corral are splitting reps with the third team offense. On Tuesday, general manager Scott Fitterer said the team only plans to keep three quarterbacks on the roster. INJURY NEWS: The Panthers placed last year’s first round draft pick, Jaycee Horn on the active physically unable to perform list (“PUP list”). The second year cornerback had soreness in his surgically-repaired foot. Rhule says it was a precautionary move and that Horn’s status will be day to day. I would be shocked if Mayfield isn't the Panthers starting QB this year. He may not have lived up to his #1 ranking but he is better than Darnold. Rhule is probably on the hot seat if the Panthers struggle this year. Baker gives them a better chance to win. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I think it’ll be Darnold as the starter until he inevitably loses the job due to poor performances, possibly in week 2-3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruffalo Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I don't think Darnold has a shot at all, honestly. He seems like a nice enough guy but it feels like there's enough evidence out there to show that he doesn't have what it takes to be a starter in NFL. He has a career ahead of him as a decent to top tier backup though. Mayfield would have to majorly screw up to lose that job. He's not a world beater but he's definitely a top 15-20 QB, I think I'd probably put him at 16-18. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern_Bills Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Mayfield 100%, his back is against the wall and he's a fighter. He's a better QB outright IMO, but given the situation I wouldn't bet against him even if he wasn't. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warcodered Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Mayfield is the more proven starter, but Darnold does have a headstart in the system I think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royale with Cheese Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 It's gonna be Mayfield. You don't trade for him after all that attention about Mayfield in the offseason to sit him....especially when they play the Browns week 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mannc Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, NewEra said: I think it’ll be Darnold as the starter until he inevitably loses the job due to poor performances, possibly in week 2-3 Nah, the Panthers saw enough of Darnold last year. He’s the backup. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just now, mannc said: Nah, the Panthers saw enough of Darnold last year. He’s the backup. You might be right. Jmo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freddie's Dead Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 (edited) I'm all in on Superfly. Darnold is toast. Edited July 28, 2022 by Freddie's Dead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 how depressing it must be to be a panthers fan now. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddaryl Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Mayfield will win the competition IMO.. Darnold is just to dink and dunk. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoBills808 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 24 minutes ago, Royale with Cheese said: It's gonna be Mayfield. You don't trade for him after all that attention about Mayfield in the offseason to sit him....especially when they play the Browns week 1. It's Darnold's job to lose apparently Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thenorthremembers Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Its Darnold this week and next. Once Baker knows the playbook, and audibles its his job. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ethan in Cleveland Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I never liked Darnold as a pro QB. He couldn't handle even modest pressure at USC Mayfield will win the job with ease. They will likely give each one a pre-season start but the competition won't be close 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fleezoid Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 15 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: how depressing it must be to be a panthers fan now. Exactly. QB battles are the kiss of death. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo_Stampede Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 18 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: how depressing it must be to be a panthers fan now. 5 years ago if we traded for a Baker Mayfield type QB we’d be very excited. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 2 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: 5 years ago if we traded for a Baker Mayfield type QB we’d be very excited. Josh is the best from that class obviously. Then Lamar and Baker. Darnold will probably be able to stay in the league as backup. Rosen is a bust. Baker isn't bad. He played hurt last year. He should have no problem winning the job from Darnold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOUSE Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 My money is on Baker Mayfield, I am willing to bet 2 bucks only because I am sure 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hindsight Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 42 minutes ago, Miyagi-Do Karate said: how depressing it must be to be a panthers fan now. If it was 2018 this would be an embarrassment of riches. now its just an embarrassment 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ridgewaycynic2013 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Thought it was MMA / PPV. 🙁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SCBills Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Baker has a chance at being a 10-15 range QB. Darnold looks to be destined in a backup role. Plus, you've got to give Baker that Week 1 shot against Cleveland... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peace Frog Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 That should probably do it for those annoying Progressive Insurance commercials. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stuvian Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 My money is also on Mayfield. He has something to prove. The Panthers should start him vs the Browns for the season opener for the epic revenge upset. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Info Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Gotta be Mayfield. Makes GM 1 (Browns at Panthers) must watch football. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickelCity Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, NewEra said: I think it’ll be Darnold as the starter until he inevitably loses the job due to poor performances, possibly in week 2-3 This surprised me. I have a hard time seeing how Mayfield loses the competition. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. WEO Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Mayfield by a million miles. But Carolina HC/FO are known morons so who knows.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fan in Chicago Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, NewEra said: I think it’ll be Darnold as the starter until he inevitably loses the job due to poor performances, possibly in week 2-3 Rhule will name a starter based on TC and preseason. I doubt he sees the QB position as Darnold's job to lose. Based on what we have seen in the past seasons , we can guess Mayfield will win the job. But it will important to see if he can run McAdoo's offense. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Are we talking about 2023 Bills 2nd string quarterback Sam Darnold? Keenum's a free agent after this year. Darnold's a free agent after this year. Unless some team out there is willing to give Darnold a shot at winning a starting job in '23, I could see him going the Trubisky route and signing for a cheap deal to play behind his good friend Josh Allen and try to rehabilitate his value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Landing Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I'm probably one of the few who thinks Darnold is going to win this competition going into week one. (Which is not to say that he won't get benched as the season progresses.) I think Mayfield's abilities, and Darnold's inabilities are both overstated. Mayfield has always been surrounded by talent, and Darnold has been surrounded by crap. It will be interesting to see how this plays out now that they're on an even playing field, so to speak. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 1 hour ago, Warcodered said: Mayfield is the more proven starter, but Darnold does have a headstart in the system I think. In Cleveland they brought Van Pelt, Aaron Rodgers' favored coach, in to work with Mayfield. Van Pelt tore down all Mayfield knew about being a QB, had his ability to option plays taken away and taught him how to read defenses. He changed his footwork to increase his accuracy to a professional QB level. He worked with him on technique, play designs and understanding the playbook. If Mayfield maintains the changes he worked on with Alex and has a good attitude about this (!! I got away from the Browns 💩 !!) he will be successful. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miyagi-Do Karate Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 55 minutes ago, Buffalo_Stampede said: 5 years ago if we traded for a Baker Mayfield type QB we’d be very excited. 32 minutes ago, Captain Hindsight said: If it was 2018 this would be an embarrassment of riches. now its just an embarrassment dont you guys love being spoiled?! Haha. I already know what they are saying over in Carolina— just got to surround him with a great running and playaction game, get CMC healthy, maybe add one more elite receiver to give him more “weapons.” Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewEra Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 46 minutes ago, NickelCity said: This surprised me. I have a hard time seeing how Mayfield loses the competition. I think it has more to do with his knowledge of the offense. playbook and rapport with the receivers. I think mayfield is the better qb and will be the soon to be starter, but not to start the season. jmo obv 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buffalo Boy Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Matt Corral by week 11-14. Darnold and Mayfield aren’t getting the job done. MacAddoodoo was decidedly anti Mayfield predraft. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProcessAccepted Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Just in. This is how Baker arrived at camp just to get into Darnold's head 9 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLEN1QB Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 I think P J Walker wins the job. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Carolina's passing stats last year were atrocious. 58% completion rate with 14TDs and 21 INTs with 52 sacks. Baker is much better than that. If McCaffrey can stay health and Baker plays out the year it's about a .500 team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MiltonWaddams Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, ColoradoBills said: Carolina's passing stats last year were atrocious. 58% completion rate with 14TDs and 21 INTs with 52 sacks. Baker is much better than that. If McCaffrey can stay health and Baker plays out the year it's about a .500 team. You cannot overstate the importance of McCaffrey to that team. He is their best player by such a wide margin....but his health has taken a 2 year hiatus and it seems to be enjoying the vacation.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoBills Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 4 minutes ago, MiltonWaddams said: You cannot overstate the importance of McCaffrey to that team. He is their best player by such a wide margin....but his health has taken a 2 year hiatus and it seems to be enjoying the vacation.... All true but you can't overstate how bad their QB play has been in the last 4 years with Newton, Kyle Allen, Bridgewater and Darnold. For my money that's been the real problem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rigby Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Some of my family and friends who are Panthers fans when faced with these options... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndhall1 Posted July 28, 2022 Share Posted July 28, 2022 Would you like a plate of crap or a plate of $h1t ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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