I’ve seen projections for the Carolina Panthers’ thirteenth overall pick ranging from the obvious to the ridiculous.  And one position has come up far too often – quarterback.

So, why do these draft prognosticators seem to think that the Panthers need a quarterback?  Isn’t Jake Delhomme’s rehab going well according to all reports?  Isn’t Matt Moore a solid backup that could be counted on?

We’ll start with Delhomme.

Some talk surrounding the Louisiana native among fans has been that his arm strength was declining and that his passes had begun to resemble wounded ducks.  They argue that he just wasn’t the same prior to his injury. (more…)

Finally, you get to leave the room and put on your clothes again.  WHEW!

Now, they want you to go into a classroom and take a test for them.  And not just any test.  This is a collection of questions designed to measure your intelligence.  It may very well be the most important test you ever take.  Because your score will have a major bearing on the type of paycheck you will be receiving over the next several years.

Welcome to the Wonderlic Test.

The test itself has been questioned by some critics yet embraced by the NFL and other employers.  (Not to mention that I had to take one once upon a time.  By the way, they wouldn’t tell me my score.)

Someone of average intelligence should score a 20.  This is sort of the Mendoza Line of the Wonderlic.

Well, guess what?  Someone at the Chicago Tribune has gotten ahold of some of the test results.  Read on to find out what they uncovered. (more…)