Panthers to Take Luck

If Stanford quarterback Andrew Luck decides to enter the 2011 draft, the Carolina Panthers will take him, two high-ranking team officials said Tuesday.

The team officials said they wouldn't even consider trading down in the draft if Luck is available.
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I'll believe this more than the Lombardi story that said that they'll pass on Luck.

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So its Green or Peterson...

Lets Go Buff a lo!!!

by bflo on Jan 4, 2011 3:30 PM EST reply actions

it makes a lot of sense

Jimmy Clausen was the worst starting QB in the league this year

The league should reward us with a compensatory 1st round pick for ending the Farve misery story. - wab2

by poz on Jan 4, 2011 3:35 PM EST reply actions

Not his fault..

"Your favorite kind of cake can't be birthday cake, that's like saying your favorite kind of cereal if breakfast cereal."- Parks and Recreation

by atlantalove on Jan 4, 2011 5:24 PM EST up reply actions

say what you want but when you have the lowest QB rating of any QB eligible to receive one you can’t blame it all on his team.

The league should reward us with a compensatory 1st round pick for ending the Farve misery story. - wab2

by poz on Jan 4, 2011 5:50 PM EST up reply actions

Would high-ranking team officials show their hand this early?

I don’t think it’s a wise move, negating possible opportunity with picks. Now, if the team was Buffalo… yeah those extra picks might prove dangerous.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 4, 2011 3:37 PM EST reply actions

they’re trying to influence Mr. Luck into declaring for the draft. he’s only got about ten days to decide whether to enter, they might as well give themselves the most options possible to pick from. if he doesn’t declare, they won’t have many teams knocking down their door with offers for the pick either.

by k8 on Jan 4, 2011 4:17 PM EST up reply actions

Just like last year, a lot of reports saying different things. Things only will be clear in April.

by hightower_mc on Jan 4, 2011 4:20 PM EST reply actions

Last year the Rams made it pretty clear they were taking Sam Bradford…and they did.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

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by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 4, 2011 5:07 PM EST up reply actions

They mad it clear near the draft. Early in process people were reporting Suh for them.

by hightower_mc on Jan 4, 2011 5:40 PM EST up reply actions

And a little part of me dies.....

What I wouldn’t do to go back in time and lose against Detroit, Cleveland, and Cinci….(I’d still take the Miami win, though).

Deep down, I knew this would be the case. But I will still hold on to a little hope that the Buffalo Bills get “Lucky”.

"WHEN THE WAGON BLASTER TAKES OFF dont try to get in. THE SPACESES ARE LIMITED FOR WINNING ATTITUDE GODZILLA IS COMING GET READY" - abayarde

by StroudFanClub on Jan 4, 2011 4:41 PM EST reply actions

Bills luck would have been them losing 15 games and the Panthers losing 16.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

Current song recommendation: Ween "Mr. Richard Smoker"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 4, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

big surprise

Newton will be better anyway

"The Buffalo Bills have just exploded all over the Cincinnati Bangles"
-Steve Tasker-

by billsoferie on Jan 4, 2011 5:02 PM EST reply actions

I’m not ready to discount this possibility yet.

In the year two thousaaaaaaand.
In the year two thousAAAAAAND!

Current song recommendation: Ween "Mr. Richard Smoker"

by TheAfghanTwilight on Jan 4, 2011 5:08 PM EST up reply actions

yooooo

pass some of that over here

"Your favorite kind of cake can't be birthday cake, that's like saying your favorite kind of cereal if breakfast cereal."- Parks and Recreation

by atlantalove on Jan 4, 2011 5:20 PM EST up reply actions

Newton ONE YEAR WONDER

by Winnie33 on Jan 4, 2011 8:34 PM EST up reply actions

You can’t believe any of this stuff yet. Even if they feel like trading out they 1) need to get luck to declare and 2) need their trade partners to know they will take him if they dont meet their demands.

by greysquirrel on Jan 4, 2011 5:20 PM EST reply actions 1 recs

boom! rec'd

my thoughts when I read this.

1. makes sense Jimmy stunk

2. What a better way to get a killing in a trade then to say off the bat you want him and thats that. Teams will pony up for Luck and they know it.

The league should reward us with a compensatory 1st round pick for ending the Farve misery story. - wab2

by poz on Jan 4, 2011 5:52 PM EST up reply actions

So you're saying

we have a chance at him?

"Your favorite kind of cake can't be birthday cake, that's like saying your favorite kind of cereal if breakfast cereal."- Parks and Recreation

by atlantalove on Jan 4, 2011 5:23 PM EST reply actions

There's always a chance

I really think if the Bills want Luck they can make the Panthers an offer that they can’t refuse. (Probably will cost 3 maybe 4 draft picks and possibly two first rounders.) The question is with the Bills having so many other holes, is that the best use of our picks? We’ve found plenty of undrafted free agents this year and Nix may try to do it again.

Then the second question is do you improve your team elsewhere and see what Fitz can do with it? (I mean next year there will be another hotshot QB coming out of college again.) After watching Brohm I’m not convinced he will be the long term answer either.

If I were Nix I’d make the move to trade up. Carolina is saying that they will take him to get extra picks. Give them what they want. I’ve seen Luck play in person, and to me he’s a Peyton Manning that can run. Guys like that don’t come along that often.

by Moose68 on Jan 4, 2011 9:56 PM EST up reply actions

(Probably will cost 3 maybe 4 draft picks and possibly two first rounders.) The question is with the Bills having so many other holes, is that the best use of our picks?

YES!

The Bills FO and scouting staff has proven they can’t get 1st rd picks right, It’s time to trade a few for a consensous pick.

Look at the last 3 drafts, who would you rather have?

McKelvin, Maybin, and Spiller?

Or Luck.

Luck’s contract would have a similar value to our last 3 first rounders, who haven’t done anything.

This is the Bills FO 1 chance to get it right.

Kylesaurus Rex Williams Pro Bowl 2010

by The Buffalo Kid on Jan 5, 2011 4:11 AM EST up reply actions

I think you just sold me...

with picks like that we might as well trade away to get one difference maker at the most important position. My understanding is that the Panthers don’t have a second round pick this year… and I’m sure that they want one.

by Moose68 on Jan 5, 2011 10:58 AM EST up reply actions

Surprised?

Nope, Luck won’t be around when we pick. There’s still other QB’s available. I doubt Buffalo would want Luck’s contract being a non cap year? We’ll get economy QB! Locker or Gabbert. Could do worse!

" All that 8-8 means for a team that needs a QB upgrade is your to good for your own good." Bob Dicesare.

by buffalobacker on Jan 4, 2011 10:45 PM EST reply actions