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Gotta blitz every passing scenario. Every single one.

Yeah, they're definitely overthinking it.

Geez what a hit! Woods tried to kill him there.

Stroud showed a lot of elusiveness last night. I was genuinely surprised to see him get away from some sure tackles. The Jets could have easily had double digit sacks last night. But... no QB can overcome a bad oline, bad weapons, bad scheme and bad playcalling (bad scheme and playcalling meaning it doesn't fit your personnel, and a lack of adjustments). People put QBs on a pedestal, but I've always approached them like Canales - 1/11th of the offense, with a little more weight because they touch the ball every play. The Jets comeback was just as much on those WRs making plays as it was Aaron Rodgers. I might argue even more.

Honestly, not expecting much initially. It'll take a couple of weeks to get into game shape and adjust to the speed. He didn't even participate in OTAs. We should see what we really have in a month.

Got you. The point is the team did not protect the QB that game. They got after him in way that no team has done since that game. Again, the QB had some culpability along with playcalling and WRs not recognizing hot. Saints caught them with some exotic blitzes they weren't ready for.

Not at all. That was by far their worst game in terms of pass protection. Some was on playcalling and protection calls by Bryce. But they consistently overwhelmed the oline.

The Saints caught them off guard with some exotic blitz packages last time. Hopefully they're prepared for them now with hot routes ready to go. I think Bryce plays well here. He actually wasn't horrible against a very good Broncos defense. Here's to hoping that benching had its desired effect.

I think they should trade out of #1 if possible to stay in top 5 and get a 2nd in 2024. Just need to add talent. Doesn't matter the position. No reaching. No projects. No workout warriors that didn't produce.

Oh I don't think either is great. But they would still be WR1 and WR2 on this team.

Well Tillman and Jeudy would be WR1 and WR2 on this team. So coming here wouldn't make his situation better.

Are we really calling for Jameis Winston now?! He should have had 3 or 4 interceptions last week. Like ball hitting DBs in both hands. Yall would turn on that dude in about 2 weeks.

Not for what he's gonna want as a starter. He's a backup at this stage in his career and should be paid as such. He's only good for a couple of games, not a full season.

Morgan hasn't been bad. He can't do it all in one season. Add a couple of legit pass rushers, get back Derrick Brown, and the defense will be much better. Unfortunately, we don't have a real pass rusher on the team right now. That and no Derrick Brown.

No way. This defense is the worst I've ever seen. This offense is one of the worst - probably top 5.

If the Ravens win the Super Bowl and the Panthers get the #1 pick, wouldn't that be swapping pick 160 for pick 161?

Agree. They've punted on the season and are passively tanking. This is actually the right move. The only logical thing to do is to see what you have in the young guys now - that includes Bryce Young, who seems to have better chemistry with Legette and Coker than Dalton did. Here we go. You guys have asked for this in the past. I didn't agree with this approach, but this team is so bad it's actually the right thing to do. Get Brooks in ASAP.

So is Brooks playing this week or what?

If QB truly is the best player available, then yes QB. If not, then go with the best player in the draft. The Panthers have to hit 100% on the first 3 rounds. 100% can't miss players that produced and have the tools to succeed at the next level. No more high risk, high reward picks. They rarely work out here.

Bryce is such a polarizing figure. I won't get into a discussion about his future any longer. Personally think he needs to show more, but he has to play to do that - just my opinion. As far as Tepper goes... inspect what you expect. I don't think he needs to just sit in the box and sign checks. He could/should have input. I don't think he should override his guys, but he should force them to think and consider every option.

I agree with all. And would add that these are primarily rookie mistakes and approaches. He's only a second year guy (3 games in) so not that far removed. Denver has a very good defense. It was a good showing against a tough D. This team is just not good. Bo Nix is no where as good as he looked against Carolina. He had as much time as he wanted to go through his progressions.

Why are we assuming these are negative, beat down meetings? Reich talked about getting chewed out last season. Perhaps Tepper has learned from that experience. Plus he can't really fire Canales anytime soon so he has to take a different approach. These meetings could just be a discussion on the plan and players, and status updates. He has a right to want to be informed. Doesn't necessarily mean he's forcing decisions and direction.

Well I don't think he played well, but he absolutely played better than the first 2 games. If he had played like this in his first 2 games this season, he probably wouldn't have been benched. Just more decisive and not afraid to throw the ball. The INTs weren't egregious to me. Miscommunication on one. The other is just lack of chemistry and a GREAT play by the DB. Made some decent throws and at least took a few shots downfield. Ramp up those downfield shots to 5+ a game and I'll feel better about his confidence.

That would not be smart. This team needs to keep as much young talent as they can. The holes are already too much to overcome in the short term.

A LOT of dead money comes off the books next season. There is a real opportunity to build this team now. Players will come, but yes the Panthers will have to overpay them. Need to get that DE (or two) in FA next season, draft BPA (non QB) and then draft a QB in 2026.