Carolina Panthers: Why the Quarterback Situation Just Got Better

June 21, 2010   ·   Jonathan Maurer   ·   Jump to comments

When the Carolina Panthers took Jimmy Clausen with the forty-eighth overall pick, we all assumed that he would compete with Tony Pike and Matt Moore, while Hunter Cantwell would be cut from the team. 
But that doesn't seem to be the case.
Cantwell has shown, so far, in mini camps and OTA's, that he is the true No. 2 right now. According to the Charlotte Observer, the Panthers are "very high on Cantwell."  
Some might be concerned that Clausen could lose his number two job to a guy that was undrafted.
But let's not forget that Matt Moore, who is currently the starting quarterback, was also undrafted.
Also, despite Cantwell being undrafted, he is 6'4" and has a really good arm.  
It will be very interesting to see what the Panthers do.  
I think the Panthers will either trade Pike or Cantwell with Pike most likely being traded. One possible trade scenario could be Pike to the Jacksonville Jaguars for Rashean Mathis. 
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