"Rhule's ego led him to think he knew better than other NFL teams" - Analyst slams Panthers HC and front office for assembling average QB room

Carolina Panthers head coach Matt Rhule is under pressure heading into his third season in Charlotte. The previous two seasons have certainly not been successful as the former Baylor coach has accumulated a disappointing 10-23 record.

Owner David Tepper handed Rhule a seven-year, $60 million contract, and certainly could not be happy with the early returns. One area of concern is the Panthers' failure to find a solution to their quarterback woes, and NFL analyst Warren Sharp believes Rhule must shoulder the blame.

In a series of tweets, Sharp had some very harsh words for the former Baylor man, as well as the Panthers organization.

"Carolina tried to take the short cut at the QB position. Rhule's ego led him to think he knew better than other NFL teams. He never wanted to rebuild, teach a young QB & deal with growing pains. He wanted wins ready-made out of the box with vet QBs other teams knew didn't work."

Sharp then weighed in on Carolina's trade for Baker Mayfield.

"This deal is 100 percent about him trying to save his job. Yes, Baker is a cheap add and is better than Darnold, but he isn’t a long-term answer for any team and will win just enough to keep you from drafting a top QB. He doesn’t care about that. He’s trying not to get fired this year.”

Though he conceded that Mayfield would be better off in 2022, he doubts that the former Cleveland signal caller is the long-term answer.

"Carolina should be better in 2022 with Baker Mayfield but Mayfield needs special "care" from an OC to thrive & I don't think Ben McAdoo is that guy. This move is a smart attempt to save Rhule's job this year, but does not solve the Panthers long term QB issues."

Matt Rhule's failed search for Cam Newton's successor

Following Rhule's arrival in Carolina, there was an immediate change at the quarterback position. Long-time franchise QB and former MVP Cam Newton was released after mounting injury issues.

Ever since, the Panthers quarterback room has been a revolving door as seasoned veterans and former first-round draft picks have attempted to stake a claim for the position.

Teddy Bridgewater, Sam Darnold, PJ Walker, Matt Barkley and even the returning Cam Newton have all auditioned for the job with little success.

Rhule has now rolled the dice once more, first drafting Matt Corral and then trading for Baker Mayfield. However, these gambles have come at a cost as the Panthers have given up six draft picks, including a second and third rounder. If the third-year coach does not find success this time around, he may not get another chance.

If you use any quotes credit Warren Sharp and H/T Sportskeeda