“Panthers Are Now Officially Super Bowl Bound”: NFL World Reacts to the Panthers’ Replacement of Baker Mayfield

The Carolina Panthers quarterback position has been passed around back and forth this season. Baker Mayfield, the 2018 NFL draft’s first pick, began the season as starting quarterback. A high ankle injury forced him to sit out of games in October. Quarterback PJ Walker then replaced Mayfield for five games.

But Walker was benched in the second half of the Panthers’ game against the Bengals. Mayfield ensured the Panthers were not humiliated. Even though it was too late to salvage a victory, during the brief showing Mayfield put on a good performance. Walker then again replaced him in their bout against the Falcons. Unfortunately for Walker, his luck was short-lived. The quarterback also suffered a high ankle sprain, which caused him to sit out the team’s loss to the Ravens.

Pushing aside Baker Mayfield, the Panthers turn to another quarterback for a shot at redemption

Baker Mayfield’s performance has been unimpressive. The quarterback is one of the worst-ranked players of the season. Now, Sam Darnold is set to be Mayfield’s replacement. After missing out on the action this season because of a high ankle sprain, Darnold was taken off injured reserve and activated on Nov 7. By starting Darnold, the Panthers have had three quarterbacks starting for them this season. Fans online provided a mixed bag of reactions to the Panthers’ decision to stat Darnold.

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While few looked forward to the change, many remarked on the Panthers’ indecision and mediocrity this season. Carolina fans who have lost hope in their team’s chances this season unleashed their woes online. This fan wants to why the Panthers are moving backwards.

One user thinks the Panthers may as well start all three quarterbacks

Another fan mocked Baker Mayfield

This user takes the news positively

Another fan makes a statement

This user can’t believe the excitement that was felt after knowing this

One user says that it hurts to be a Panthers fan

This user makes a sarcastic comment

The Carolina Panthers have made the decision to start Sam Darnold against the Denver Broncos. According to ESPN, interim coach Steve Wilks informed the quarterbacks of his decision to go forward with Darnold.

Will Mayfield have another mess to clean up?

Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold had it out during the preseason when they competed for the position of starting quarterback. Now it’s Darnold’s time to shine has arrived. The 2018 draft’s third pick will get his chance after a long hiatus. The Panthers are not in the position they would’ve liked to be in. Currently, at 3-8, they sit at the bottom of the NFC South.

Like a game of musical chairs, the Panthers have switched their quarterbacks until now. Will Sam Darnold be the solution to their problems? Or will Baker Mayfield have to do the best he can to mop another quarterback’s mess? Both questions will be answered in the games to follow. Until then, Panthers fans will hope for a miracle that can potentially save their less-than-savory season.

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