Panthers won't decide between Sam Darnold, Baker Mayfield as QB1 for at least two more weeks

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The Carolina Panthers are giving their top two quarterbacks ample time to win the starting job.

Head coach Matt Rhule told reporters after the Panthers' scrimmage Saturday that a decision between Sam Darnold and Baker Mayfield won't come until at least after they play two preseason games.

Sam Darnold (14) and Baker Mayfield (6) of the Carolina Panthers during training camp at Wofford College Aug. 2, 2022, in Spartanburg, S.C. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

"I'm not putting a timetable on the quarterback position until after we get back from the [New England] Patriots week," Rhule said, via ESPN. 

"The Patriots week is a true litmus test for us. That will really show us where guys are."

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The Panthers play New England Aug. 19.

Mayfield started the scrimmage with the first team, but each QB took equal reps with first and second teamers. Mayfield went 14-for-21 with a touchdown and an interception, while Darnold completed 20 of 28 passes with a score and a pick.

Rhule said with the team off Sunday, coaches are going to "really dig into the tape and see who's truly mastering the offense and who's not."

Sam Darnold (14) and Baker Mayfield (6) of the Carolina Panthers during training camp at Wofford College Aug. 2, 2022, Spartanburg, S.C. (Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

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The Panthers traded with the New York Jets last year for Darnold, giving up quite a haul to get him. Carolina gave up a 2021 sixth-round pick, a 2022 second-rounder and a 2022 fourth-rounder in April of last year. 

Darnold beat his former team in Week 1 last season and was off to a