Round 2 of Newton vs. Clausen is a draw

The situation at Quarterback for the Carolina Panthers is as clear as mud. Cam Newton had his opportunity to start his first NFL game Friday evening in Miami. Fans expected that Newton would cement what many thought would be his starting spot in Carolina — however, his performance did anything but. Newton went 7 of…

Panthers look solid in Rivera’s debut

The Carolina Panthers may have defeated the New York Giants 20-10 Saturday night at Bank of America Stadium, but the bigger win was the replenishment of hope in the heart of every Panthers fan. The Panthers moved the ball downfield, despite missing several offensive starters. Jimmy Clausen’s first pass down the middle of the field…

Who starts at QB for the Carolina Panthers?

When all the dust is settled, and the NFL lockout is behind us, the Carolina Panthers have several questions that will have to be answered. Perhaps the biggest of those is who begins the season as the Panthers’ starting quarterback. First overall draft pick Cam Newton has been working out in Florida at IMG’s facility…

Does is make sense to draft either Gabbert or Newton?

Details are starting to emerge about the new Carolina Panthers’ offense, with word that Rob Chudzinski’s offensive playbook is in excess of 900 pages, and that it contains a lot of shifts, motions and is a timing-based passing attack. Knowing that, and knowing that either Cam Newton or Blaine Gabbert probably won’t contribute for a…

Clausen’s toe an issue on draft day?

Could Clausen’s toe issue be the reason he slid down the draft? Some are speculating that it is, however, I don’t think anyone looking for a franchise QB would not pick a guy because of his toe. In my opinion, Bradford’s shoulder would be more concerning than Clausen’s toe injury. Still trying to figure out…

Does it make sense to start Matt Moore?

I know that sounds like a stupid question. It almost doesn’t make sense when you first read it. “Of course they should”, you think to yourself. “Why wouldn’t the Panthers start Matt Moore?” It’s a bit more complicated than it seems on the surface. Ideally, you’d like to see Moore do well, him get a…

Panthers pick Clausen, LaFell and Edwards on Day 2

The Panthers took some great strides to bolster their offense on Friday, taking Notre Dame’s Jimmy Clausen in the second round, LSU’s Brandon LaFell in the third and trading up to select Appalachian State’s Armanti Edwards near the tail end of the round. Read my articles on Examiner.com Panthers pick Jimmy Clausen Panthers select Brandon…