Twitter: Panthers are trading for Baker Mayfield

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If that's true, then that's relatively new. They used to do that all the time years ago. I think they no longer do this because in most cases teams can't afford to pay two good QBs.
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If that's true, then that's relatively new. They used to do that all the time years ago. I think they no longer do this because in most cases teams can't afford to pay two good QBs.
What do you call relatively new? They used to draft QB's to sit and learn behind the starter for a few years, or like with Steve Young the 49ers brought him in because they felt Montana was fading with age (same with Luck being drafted to replace Manning).

But I don't recall many times over the last I don't know how many years (decades?) where a team felt strong about the starter they had, and that starter was still young enough to have a lot of years left, where a team brought in real competition through free agency or trade.

You're right that part if it is not wanting or being able to pay 2 high level QB's, but other parts are (1) a high level QB who is a free agent doesn't want to go to a team that hasn't committed to making him the starter, (2) a team doesn't want to give up much in a trade for a QB it isn't sure will start, and (3) team's don't want to be divided in the locker room by a QB controversy.
 

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Who cares.

Put this thread in the NFL Zone
CZ Moderators have moslty allowed Mayfield / Watson / Rodgers threads to remain on the 'Fan Zone' vennue.
They've done the same with the numerous postings about NFL league offseason rankings & ratings
 

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Mayfield is a teaser; he will do just enough to make you hope then let you down when you count on him.
 

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CZ Moderators have moslty allowed Mayfield / Watson / Rodgers threads to remain on the 'Fan Zone' vennue.
They've done the same with the numerous postings about NFL league offseason rankings & ratings

Every single one of my threads on Watson got moved to the NFL Zone

https://cowboyszone.com/threads/browns-could-void-watson-contract-with-24th-case.497126/
https://cowboyszone.com/threads/wat...-going-to-face-some-serious-penalties.497132/

Even posted about Gronk retiring meaning Brady will be short 1 weapon (2 counting Brown) opening night. That's way more relevant to the Cowboys than Baker being traded lol
 

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What do you call relatively new? They used to draft QB's to sit and learn behind the starter for a few years, or like with Steve Young the 49ers brought him in because they felt Montana was fading with age (same with Luck being drafted to replace Manning).

But I don't recall many times over the last I don't know how many years (decades?) where a team felt strong about the starter they had, and that starter was still young enough to have a lot of years left, where a team brought in real competition through free agency or trade.

You're right that part if it is not wanting or being able to pay 2 high level QB's, but other parts are (1) a high level QB who is a free agent doesn't want to go to a team that hasn't committed to making him the starter, (2) a team doesn't want to give up much in a trade for a QB it isn't sure will start, and (3) team's don't want to be divided in the locker room by a QB controversy.

Much of that occurred in the era before the salary cap. You could bring in a veteran guy with experience relatively cheaply to be a backup or compete, be an insurance policy, groom for the future or compete for the starting job. You really have to draft a QB nowadays because other options tend to be too pricey.

The Colts weren't able to afford the luxury of Luck sitting behind Manning. They cut Manning over a month prior to the 2012 draft when they acquired Luck.
 

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Personally I hope Mayfield gets his career back on track, love seeing players have the ability to say F$#! You to all of the azz hats! It would be Epic!
 

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We will see.
I really don't know.
Curious though.

What I do know is that Mayfield (similar to Dak) has always played with either a good or sometimes even great offensive line and run game, while Darnold has always been stuck with a bad or terrible line and subpar run game...including at Carolina.

It does normally make a HUGE difference.

Maybe McCaffery will be back this year to help them out, but the line is still expected to be awful.
 

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Washington. :laugh::laugh:

They traded 2 third rounders and swapped seconds and are paying a lot more money for their former #1 pick QB Carson Wentz.

Panthers smart move.
 

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It's well worth it for them. Not giving up anything really
They’re trading did a man child who threw a fit because his team wanted better than him. If he was smart he would’ve sat back and just did what he was suppose to do he’d be starting for a much better team in the Browns. Now he has to compete with Darnold who they traded more for to get.
 

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what a dysfunctional organization the Browns are . Paid 250 mil plus 15 mil , for Jacoby Brisset to start for them in 2022 !!! crazy organization in Cleveland
If all Watson does is miss one season I’d rather have him than Baker for sure.
 
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