Dragoon11

Yeah, we need to get back to that "smash and dash" style of football that helped give the Panthers that "keep pounding" mentality. Also helps take pressure off your young developing or whoever QB. Nothing but upside to this if Brooks turns into what we hope he can be. Especially with our young TE starting to look like a stud.

Honestly, that cut he made for that 4th quarter TD against the Saints was what play making is all about. And quite frankly, it is exactly what this team needs. This kid has worked his ass off. Remember, he got to play with and watch Christian McCaffery. Seems like he has that same drive and mentality, so I am fine with signing someone that shows up every day ready to work!

Peppers did not disappear for the hall of fame ceremony. Lol, yeah, there is a huge difference.

Yeah, brand new. I'm a futbol guy! Lol

I know who he is but I never realized just how bad Ian Thomas really was. He's been with us for a bit now. Really says a lot about the overall lack talent on this team. How did it get THIS bad?

Well, that was going to be my very next question once it was confirmed that is who it was. Most pathetic lack of effort I've ever seen by a player and play by an NFL team. Was truly shameful.

Was he the one that missed the block on that 4th and 1 we went for. Just lets the guy go past him in the right side of the line? I saw the highlight but I could not see the jersey number. When I saw it I was just floored... how did he not even see the guy in front of him or even lay a hand on him?

Actually, watching the games, his blocking has been his strenth so far. His problem is that he is getting opportunities in key downs to make plays and he is just droppng the ball. He's getting meaninful snap, it just seems like he's not handling the "bight lights" well just yet. You are right, we cannot expect him to be David Njoku (who he was compared to entering draft) right now, but come on kid, those 3rd down drops hurt! I think he will be a good TE, you're right... development.

The optimist in me says this kid is going to be so much better than the TE we drafted from that same school that suddenly forgot how catching footballs work. Here's to hope!!

Nice job with that! We finally more than fixed our O-line. Just wish all the other peices could come together. This team needs the proverbial ball to bounce our way for a change (of course pun intended).

You're absolutely right with what you are saying, but think about this. Revolving door at QB. How is Sam Darnold doing right now? How is Baker Mayfield doing right now? Both playing at an all pro, almost MVP caliber right now. Why did it not work here? I totally get that Tepper may not know how to win, but in the end, he's just the money guy. Talking about throwing things at walls and seeing if it sticks, I feel you brother. But why is it that nothing seems to stick? Look at this year, just when it seemed we had a glimer of hope our anchor on defense Brown, season ending injury. Do you think he would have made a difference in the last two games? And it's not just that... for some reason we just cannot get those diamond in the rough players in the draft that end up being those "Dogs" that Morgan speaks about. Players have to emerge, and YES we need better decision making. But unfortunately in the NFL, those decisions are like a coin flip. And it seems the Panthers are in an era where it's just not landing our way. Love him or hate him (mostly hate here, I get it), Tepper WANTS to win. He is hemorraging money with this team right now and the business man in him does not want to lose money. I get why everyone hates him, but even he needs a little luck when it comes to the offseason and trying to improve the team. This kind of thing is not easy to turn around. Panthers are not the only team. I mean, the Jets just fired Robert Saleh who I thought was a good coach 5 weeks in. I feel your pain, trust me, been here a long time with this team, all the ups and downs. I do think we have the right coaches and GM right now... we just NEED some damn luck at the QB position, and what would help with that is playmakers at WR/TE/RB! We have a top 10 Offensive line. But, we are decimated with injuries on defense. Just BAD LUCK... snake eyes. It wll all come together eventually, it has to... right?

Problem is... you have to have cultural guys in support. For some resaon this team has lost that type of culture you speak of. We can blame Tepper, but it's not like Tepper wants to lose. We just seem to strike out at every gamble. Guys cannot stay healthy at all. Someone needs to bring a shaman in to burn some sage or something. I don't know what it is, but we just have some bad juju.

You're a good little troll aren't you! Adorable!

I'm pretty sure we got your pun Sorrry to steal your glory.

He has that same Bryce Young thing... too small for his position.

And? such is life in the NFL. Doesn't take away from the fact that Burns and his spidey senses were/are useless.

The answer is on he roster! GD! Why don't they make those black helmets permanent?

Well for one thing, you have to have players. We basically just have a secondary and everything else is just patch work. No coach can succeed like this. Give him Dallas's defense or Pittsburgh and see what happens. Panthers just do not have the personnel on defense plain and simple.

Been almost 10 yearsw and we're still talking about Cam and his damn shoulder, Really gives you a perspective of how bad it's been. I'm just going to enjoy what I've seen for the last two weeks as long as it lasts. Maybe it will be long enough to for us to forget about what T.J. Watt did.

Also, it's not like we lost to an 0-3 Vanderbilt team. We lost to a Joe Burrow lead Bengals team that almost won the SB not that long ago.

Well put, I feel the same way. I think the opening drive goaline stand helped set the tone for the Bengals, who were entering a game that was a MUST win for them. Plus, lets face it, when Burrow is healthy they are aurguably one of the best teams in the league, they were just off to a slow start this season. Offensively, we hung with those guys, just look at the stats. Defensively, didn't we make some off season aquisitions at edge rusher, not including Clowney? Where are those guys? We need a consistent pass rush more than anything. The Bengals only had 11 yards rushing at the half, but the Panthers should maybe look to sign some help at DT, particularly someone that can get some push up the middle. I think our secondary is arguably one of the best int he league honestly. And we need one of those young LB's we drafted to emerge as a playmaker, Our whole "Keep Pounding" mantra was predicated on great LB play. And yes, we had some edge rushers that helped with that too, but we need another Linebacker great to emerge. The greatest optimisim is Dave Canales. You can just see how fluid his system is and how hard the players seem to be playing for him. Canales HAS the locker room! I feel that we finally have us a head coach!

Think he is over 100 rushing too in this game. Or very close

Need XL to have a series now!

WHAT?????? DO MY EYES DECEIVE?

Lol, half our D is practice squad pick ups