SPARTANBURG S.C. — The Carolina Panthers Will not make the “major decision,” as Matt Rhule described it, on any position, including the battle between quarterbacks Baker Mayfield Sam DarnoldThis is valid until after the Aug. 19, preseason game New England.
Rhule could still declare the winner even though one of the teams hasn't been clearly separated following two practices in Foxborough (Massachusetts) and the game.
Rhule stated that he won't put a timetable on quarterback selections until after the Patriots week. This was after Saturday's scrimmage, in which neither quarterback had a clear advantage. “The Patriots week will be a litmus test for us. It will be a great way to see where our guys are.”
The Panthers might have also lost the defensive end. Marquis Haynes prolonged time after sustaining a left knee injury while working with the first team. Carolina had been a bit thin at this position already and was ready to make a run for veteran Carlos DunlapSigned with the Kansas City Chiefs.
Jason Pierre-PaulThe most prominent free agent edge rusher is, 33. He had 9.5 sacks during the Tampa Bay Buccaneers In 2020, but dropped to 2.5 last year.
Mayfield, who was working in red zone drills with the first team's quarterback, began the scrimmage with the second team. He went 1-for-3 on the drive that ended with a touchdown run. Chuba Hubbard. Darnold threw the touchdown pass to fullback Giovanni Ricci During his first red zone drill, he was working with the second team.
During the two-hour practice, which focused on game situations, the two teams did equal reps. Mayfield was 14-21 with a touchdown pass and an interception. Darnold was 20-of28 with a touchdown & an interception.
Both interceptions were made by the quarterback trying to force tight coverage. Cornerback Myles Hartsfield You have taken the ball out of the hands DJ Moore Mayfield pass slightly behind receiver
Rhule observed that Baker was “put behind the chains by a penalty,” so he had the ball moved behind him.
Darnold was snatched by a newly acquired cornerback Tae Hayes Near the sideline, he attempted to force a pass and scrambled to his right.
Rhule stated it was hard to immediately judge the performance of quarterbacks because there is “a discrepancy between who you're playing with, and who you're facing.”
Rhule stated, “The disappointing part is that each guy had an intercept.” “We need to protect the football.”
Rhule was also disappointed by the wide receiver Rashard Higgins After Mayfield's reception, Mayfield handed the ball to Mayfield. He then did his trademark celebration where he rolled the football like it was a red carpet and then walked down the imaginary carpet.
After that, the coach allowed the offense to run.
Rhule explained that he had told Rhule that after scoring a touchdown, they should celebrate and have fun. “But, but. “But [celebrate] “In between the whitelines.”
Rhule stated that there was much to love about Mayfield and Darnold's explosive plays and long drives. Rhule stated that players will be allowed to play on Sunday, and the staff will look at the tapes to determine who is truly mastering the offense.
