The following domino within the Panthers’ quarterback battle has fallen.
Baker Mayfield will begin Carolina’s preseason opener towards Washington on Saturday, the workforce introduced, taking the primary sequence whereas Sam Darnold takes the second. The 2 have each taken reps with the primary workforce throughout coaching camp and coach Matt Rhule has stated he will take till at the least after the second preseason sport to decide.
“After we know, we all know,” Rhule instructed reporters. “If we knew for positive, we'd simply say it and transfer on with it. After we know, we all know. Each day brings new proof. Each day brings new insights. However on the identical time, they’re each rivals. If one man has a robust day, the following man fights again the following day.”
“I believe it’s been wholesome for our workforce. It’s been wholesome for the workers. I believe it’s been carried out the proper manner. I’m happy with the place it’s at.”
Carolina traded for Mayfield final month to compete with Darnold for the beginning job. Darnold had it for a lot of final season and struggled after failing to stay with the Jets, who drafted him third total in 2018.
Rhule stated he needs a starter who can grasp the basics of the offense, play nicely situationally and get the ball to Carolina’s playmakers.
“When you have got these three issues, then you have got your beginning quarterback,” Rhule stated.
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