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The Carolina Panthers are still in the midst of a quarterback battle. Both Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold are fighting for the starting job. Head coach Matt Rhule has still offered no insight on who is winning the battle. In the first depth chart that was released, both quarterbacks were listed at QB1. Both quarterbacks […]

The Carolina Panthers made the bold move last month to trade for embattled quarterback Baker Mayfield. A lot of people have been critical of Mayfield even before he entered the NFL. One such person is now his offensive coordinator, Ben McAdoo. However, it appears as though Mayfield is changing McAdoo’s perception of him after just […]

The Carolina Panthers traded for Baker Mayfield this offseason, prompting the discussion of who will start at quarterback. The Panthers already had Sam Darnold in place, who ironically, was the QB drafted two picks after Mayfield in the 2018 NFL Draft. Recent reports from Panthers camp have suggested that Mayfield is running away with the […]

Head coach Matt Rhule and the Carolina Panthers had a 2021 season that left much to be desired. The team finished with a record of 5-12. They finished last in the NFC South and looked to be a team struggling to find their way. Since the end of last season, the Panthers have made several […]

Baker Mayfield is out of the drama in Ohio and now hopes he can redeem himself in Charlotte, North Carolina. In 2021, Baker Mayfield’s throwing ability was hampered by playing through a torn labrum in his non-throwing shoulder. In his four seasons in Cleveland, he hasn’t been a winning quarterback (29-30). His completion rate (61.6) […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is not yet ready to name their starting QB amid the intense battle between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, and for good reason. Rhule emphasized that the important thing for the Panthers is to determine the “right guy” for the job, and if it means taking their time and […]

The Carolina Panthers made it clear that there would be a quarterback competition with incumbent Sam Darnold at training camp and the NFL preseason following the franchise’s trade for then-Cleveland Browns signal-caller Baker Mayfield. However, recent reports seemed to indicate that that wasn’t the case. Darnold’s name has been floated in trade rumors, with the […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule had already made it clear that he will not be making a decision on the quarterback battle between Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield until at least after the team finishes its preseason game on Aug. 19 against the New England Patriots. Even if Mayfield ultimately gets the QB1 gig […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield earlier this offseason, he seemed destined to become the starting quarterback in Carolina. But head coach Matt Rhule was hesitant to announce an official starter. He recently revealed that QB1 will announced sometime after the Panthers’ Aug. 19 game against the New England Patriots. However, that doesn’t mean there […]

Carolina Panthers fans can expect the Baker Mayfield-Sam Darnold QB competition to be settled following the team’s August 19th preseason game against the New England Patriots. At least, that is what Matt Rhule announced in reference to the looming QB1 decision, per ESPN. “I’m not putting a timetable on the quarterback position until after we […]

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule wants spirits to be high ahead of the upcoming season. However, he also isn’t a huge fan of taunting during practice. And according to Panthers beat writer Ellis L. Williams, that is exactly what happened at a recent Panthers’ scrimmage. Baker Mayfield fired a deep touchdown pass to receiver […]

Well, this is not a good look for the Carolina Panthers and the NFL. Even though he is currently facing a criminal charge, Panthers linebacker Damien Wilson continues to be with the team on the field in the offseason, as noted by Michael David Smith of Pro Football Talk. “Panthers linebacker Damien Wilson was allowed […]

DJ Moore has established himself as one of the top wide receivers in the NFL. Even with poor quarterback play last season on the Carolina Panthers, Moore had arguably the most impressive campaign of his career in 2021 (93 REC, 1157 YDS, 4 TD). The Panthers quarterback situation is still murky, but Moore can be […]

Carolina Panthers superstar running back Christian McCaffrey endured an injury-plagued 2021 season. When healthy, he’s arguably the best running back in football. His combination of size, speed, and strength makes him almost impossible to tackle. But as any NFL player knows, staying healthy is the key. McCaffrey recently revealed his new plan to stay healthy […]

Just because Baker Mayfield is no longer with the Cleveland Browns, it doesn’t mean that drama between the Carolina Panthers quarterback and his former team will completely subside. For one, the NFL has put the Panthers and the Browns on a collision course in Week 1, and while there’s uncertainty on who Carolina’s starting quarterback […]

The Carolina Panthers begin their week with a rousing update, as cornerback Jaycee Horn has been finally lifted from the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, which means he could join the team on the field to practice. Via Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network: “In football news… the #Panthers activated CB Jaycee Horn from […]

While Baker Mayfield’s exit from the Cleveland Browns was ugly, to say the least, that doesn’t mean his former teammates hate him. Just ask Jadeveon Clowney, who has nothing but love for the quarterback even after his trade to the Carolina Panthers. During an interview with Josina Anderson of CBS Sports, Clowney was asked about facing […]

As training camp continues for the Carolina Panthers, the battle for the starting quarterback job continues to heat up. Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold have both shown good and bad traits throughout the first week. On Friday, the two quarterbacks split the first-team reps on the Panthers’ offense. This comes as a change as on […]

Christian McCaffrey is an extremely talented player. The former Stanford running back showed what he’s capable of early in his career with the Carolina Panthers, with back-to-back seasons of over 1,000 rushing yards. He played best in 2019 when he became the third player with 1,000 rushing and receiving yards in one season. Since then, […]

The Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield in a trade a few weeks ago. As a result, it is unclear who will take the reins as QB1 this season. Sam Darnold recently said that Mayfield and him are ‘cool’ off of the field. But there is certainly a quarterback competition between them between the lines. Panthers […]

When the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns, many assumed Mayfield would  become the starting QB for Carolina. However, there is a quarterback competition brewing between Sam Darnold and Mayfield. Darnold recently commented on the competition between him and the former Browns’ QB, per NFL.com. “It’s always fun to compete and to […]

The past two seasons have not gone Christian McCaffrey’s way. He has only played in 10 games during that two season stretch due to several different injuries that have kept him off the field. Without their top playmaker, Carolina’s offense has struggled as a result. The hope for the Panthers is that McCaffrey will be […]

Finally out of the fold of the Cleveland Browns, Baker Mayfield is about to enter his first season in the NFL in a different uniform after his original NFL squad traded him to the Carolina Panthers in early July. The split between the two sides was a long time coming and made even more inevitable […]

Baker Mayfield has incentives in his contract with the Carolina Panthers that allows him to get some of the money he sacrificed in his trade to the team. However, those “incentives” are difficult to achieve … too hard to be honest. Field Yates of ESPN broke down the incentives, which include rewards for playing time, […]

Carolina Panthers quarterback Baker Mayfield had to concede over $3 million to allow for the trade from Cleveland to go through. However, he did have some stipulations in his contract with the Panthers that would allow him to try and make that money. The problem is the bonuses and incentives Mayfield would have to hit […]

The Carolina Panthers will be trotting out an all-new uniform in 2022 and the new look will set fans in a frenzy. At long last, the Panthers will be able to complete their all-black look after revealing plans to implement a black helmet alongside their all-black uniforms. The helmets will be worn during select games […]

On the heels of his recent trade to the Carolina Panthers, Baker Mayfield’s former coach speaks out on the quarterback.  Freddie Kitchens, who was at one time Mayfield’s head coach during his time with the Cleveland Browns, recently spoke about the quarterback. During an appearance on SiriusXM NFL Radio, Kitchens spoke about Mayfield’s passion for […]

One of the most notable stars of the Jackson State University’s program has unfortunately passed away. Rashard Anderson, a Hall of Fame inductee at JSU and former Carolina Panthers first-round pick, passed away at the age of 45. His alma mater announced his sudden death. Director of Athletics Ashley Robinson said this about Anderson in […]

The Carolina Panthers enter the 2022 season looking to change their fortunes. Back-to-back five-win seasons have left fans in Charlotte eager to see improvements on the field.  Carolina made a change at quarterback by acquiring Baker Mayfield from Cleveland, and there is talent on both sides of the ball such as Christian McCaffrey and Brian […]

Baker Mayfield finally got the fresh start he was looking for after getting traded to the Carolina Panthers during the offseason. The starting job appears to be his to lose, though he’ll face competition from the likes of Matt Corral and Sam Darnold. After this season, however, Mayfield will be a free agent, and the […]

The Cleveland Browns pulled off one of the riskiest moves of the offseason went they made a blockbuster trade for Deshaun Watson. Watson is undeniably talented, but his playing status is very much up in the air. It also resulted in their current quarterback, Baker Mayfield, getting completely ostracized from the team. Mayfield quickly requested […]

One of the biggest storylines of the NFL offseason has been Baker Mayfield. The former top pick in the 2018 draft fell out of good graces with the Cleveland Browns organization. The franchise elected to take the risk and move on from Mayfield and trade for DeShaun Watson. The writing was clearly on the wall […]

Baker Mayfield was recently traded from the Cleveland Browns to the Carolina Panthers. And in a circumstance that almost seems scripted, Mayfield and Carolina will face Cleveland in Week 1 of the 2022 NFL season. Seeing the QB take on his former team will be must-watch football without question. Mayfield commented on the looming matchup […]

Baker Mayfield and the Cleveland Browns have gone their separate ways after the AFC North franchise shipped the former Oklahoma Sooners gunslinger to the Carolina Panthers. Even with all the uncertainty surrounding the situation of Deshaun Watson, the Browns were always expected to end their relationship with Mayfield, as it became apparent that the two […]

Sam Darnold and Robbie Anderson both started off their careers with the New York Jets, with the latter arriving two years before the team selected a highly-touted Darnold as the No. 3 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft. Both players are now with the Carolina Panthers, and at this point, Anderson could not help […]

After the Carolina Panthers acquired Baker Mayfield, all eyes are on the San Francisco 49ers and Jimmy Garoppolo. There are a handful of teams the veteran quarterback could be dealt to, but the Atlanta Falcons should at least consider making an offer. The quarterback position is nothing to gloat about and bringing him in could […]

This would surely create an interesting situation in the New York Giants’ organization. Although they have Daniel Jones under center, he has yet to prove himself as a starting-caliber quarterback. Additionally, after witnessing the Carolina Panthers acquire Baker Mayfield, the front office might be considering a deal themselves. For that reason, we look at three […]

After months of waiting and speculation, Baker Mayfield finally has a home again. The former Cleveland Browns quarterback has been traded to the Carolina Panthers. Now, Mayfield gets to play for an NFL team in 2022 that he actually likes. It would surprise many fans to know, though, that the deal almost got axed due […]

The Carolina Panthers played the waiting game on Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield well. Carolina was seemingly the last available suitor for Mayfield, who certainly didn’t want to suit up for the Browns in 2022. Hence, why the Panthers were able to get Mayfield for a conditional 2024 fifth-round pick. It was a big move […]