On Wednesday, ESPN’s David Newton reported that Cam Newton will start on Sunday. And play a major role.
Cam Newton will start Sunday. Have a major role. Sam Darnold will play at some point, per Matt Rhule.
— David Newton (@DNewtonespn) December 22, 2021
However, Panthers head coach Matt Rhule didn’t rule out his two-quarterback system. Saying, Sam Darnold will see the field at some point.
As one could imagine, Rhule’s comments got the attention of Panthers fans and media members alike.
“All is well,” NOLA.com’s Patrick McGee commented facetiously.
all is well https://t.co/2Zp6Rciipj
— Patrick Magee (@Patrick_Magee) December 22, 2021
“Matt Rhule needs to go back to college,” replied one fan.
Matt rhule needs to go back to college https://t.co/HIGZG7Y8xB
— DJ (@PackersFanatic5) December 22, 2021
“Yikes,” former Colts DB Darius Butler reacted.
Yikes https://t.co/zOLzox1hZi
— Darius Butler (@DariusJButler) December 22, 2021
“Yeah Matt Rhule is way in over his head now,” tweeted another. “It’s becoming obvious.”
Yeah Matt Rhule is way in over his head now. It’s becoming obvious https://t.co/UGdGRkEmDh
— Rell (@rellgottsnacks) December 22, 2021
“So Darnold will get some snaps at QB and DJ Moore is a game time decision,” ESPN Fantasy Football analyst Matthew Berry responded. Adding, “I would look elsewhere if you were thinking of using [Cam Newton] this week (last week’s QB 5).”
So Darnold will get some snaps at QB and DJ Moore is a game time decision. I would look elsewhere if you were thinking of using Cam this week (last week’s QB 5). https://t.co/YjliUPBlhq
— Matthew Berry (@MatthewBerryTMR) December 22, 2021
Cam Newton will lead Carolina into a tough divisional matchup against Tom Brady and the Bucs. That said, how long he does so seems to be up in the air.
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