Hat tip to James Dator for correcting calling the Panthers need for a back-up QB with a skill set more like Cams. HC Ron Rivera confirmed that in an interview at the Senior Bowl practice:

"You have to look at it in those terms and say, 'How much does the offense change if (Newton) is in or if he's not in?' " Panthers coach Ron Rivera said at a Senior Bowl practice this week. "It's one of those things that you're going to discuss and talk about as we go forward."

James made this exact point in his post and as it turns out zeroed in on a player they are evaluating this week:

"You want a skill-set that somewhat resembles your starting QB in order to switch players as needed, but not experience a major drop-off in production."

That obviously isn't Jimmy Clausen who i don't expect to last long in the Panther roster once March rolls around. So the Panthers have a 3rd QB spot to fill and could very well see a QB in the 6th or 7th round that fits the bill, like say former NC State QB Russell Wilson. Wilson didn't appear hesitant about being a back-up to Cam Newton:

"Every opportunity you get, no matter if you're the starter or the backup, you're always competing against another guy that's on your team," Wilson said. "But you're also competing against other quarterbacks across the NFL. And my goal is to be one of the great ones one day."

Outside the height issue (which is why he would be available for such a low price) Wilson looks like a good compliment to Newton. He always played well when I watched him play.