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Does the team get some dead cap relief next season? Wouldn't that open up some space for Johnson, Dalton, Horn, maybe Mike Jackson?

The Ragin Cajun! That mofo would crap all over the field for 3 and half quarters, but was clutch in the last 5 minutes!

Hoorah Devil Dog!!!

After 2023, what side of the ball would you have said needed the most attention? Defense needed some pieces. The offense needed a complete overhaul.

I'll never understand the idea that defense was sacrificed to save Bryce Young. Did we not watch this oline last season, particularly the guards and center? They were beyond bad. The receiving corps was easily the worst in the league. Easily. The changes on offense were made to make the TEAM competitive with or without Bryce Young. And the only real loss on defense was Luvu, who they at least tried to replace with Josey and Wallace. Burns was/is not worth $30+million a year. Honestly, don't even think he's a $20 million guy. A'Shawn and Clowney were major signings. Donte Jackson isn't missed right now. And I know we aren't complaining about YGM leaving, when he got blown up while trying to set the edge against a WR. Plus they brought in multiple depth type players to replace him. Morgan went to work this offseason. Big time. Was it all good? Don't know yet. But he definitely shook up the roster of a 2-15 team. As I would expect. Draft wise, I thought they could have done some things differently. But no one they passed on is looking like a generational talent on another team yet, so we'll have to see.

I think Luvu chose to go to Washington because of scheme. The Panthers matched the offer.

Really?!

Yep. The Panthers can not get into a shoot out with the Bengals. Evero called a great game against the Raiders, but not sure he has the players to slow down the Bengals. This is a classic, Jimmy and Joes vs Xs and Os.

Miles Sanders has to step up in this game. The Panthers need to control TOP with the run game. Chuba is gonna be tired, so Miles will need to be a factor. Can't hide this week. Let's go!

Mingo is becoming more and more disappointing to me. He has been the definition of "Just A Guy". What he does is easily replaceable. Doesn't make difficult catches. Doesn't make guys miss. Doesn't consistently get open on his own. Catching the ball when you're schemed open and doing nothing with it is a JAG. Even when the OC manufactures touches via jet sweeps, he doesn't do anything with it. Almost time for next man up for those opportunities - Legette.

I hear you. I think everyone has their own definition of game manager. I see a game manager as really a play manager. High level game managers work the play to perfection. Game changers can work outside the confines of the play and make chicken poop into filet mignon - Pat Mahomes.

A dominant oline and a creative playcaller will put up points every week. Some of those blocking schmes with the TEs are crazy for Carolina. Like, what is this witchcraft you're doing with the TEs? I didn't know they could do that. Bryce just wasn't pulling the trigger, and/or he was missing easy NFL throws.

Roger that. An elite pocket passer is an elite game manager to me. If no one is open when the protection breaks down, the play is over. Again. Game manager doesn't have a negative connotation in my eyes. But there are levels.

Come on Huddle... last year's squad WAS hot garbage. It was. And just because a 13 years vet with multiple pro bowls under his belt had a good game (even though he got the crap beat out of him), doesn't mean that a rookie should have. JTs analysis weren't far off last season. A little biased, but not egregious. Andy's seen everything there is to see in the NFL. Everything. You're not gonna fool him with presnap looks. But if we're being honest, he's had the least number reps in this offense from all the QBs on the roster during training camp. Even the 4th guy that came in. I think he'll only get better as he gets more comfortable with what everyone is doing.

There are levels of game manager. But yes, a game manager gets the ball to his playmakers (point guard). I don't think it's a negative at all. That's what the position calls for. Some can do it at a high level - Brady, Brees, Marino, etc. Then you have playmakers that extend plays or even run to create something out of nothing. We had one of the best ever, and decided to surround him with JAGs at receiver and a bad oline because he was so dynamic. I guess it's a blessing and a curse.