Dragoon11

I'm sure not celebrating like we just won the super bowl... I'm just celebrating what I saw today. Which is a team that seems to have found some inspiration, played like it and now seems to have some swag, which was greatly lacking on the offensive side of the ball. It does not matter if we played a depleted Cardinals team. The Panthers took advantage of every opportunity and scored 34 points against a top 5 defense. Say what you want, but this team today pulled the guts out of the Cardinals early and never let up. That same Colt McCoy lead team took it to a good 49er's team at San Francisco last week, so what does that say? You take it one game at a time, and you'd be a fool to not see the difference in this team today.... what will it lead to: Well, I feel much better about this team now than I did a week or two ago and that is enough. Now we have a big game coming up against the WFT, which is a very interesting match up, for obvious reasons, and they just beat Tampa. This is the NFL, one week at at time, but at least this week we feel much better about the rest of the season. After todays win, the Panthers are the 7th seed currently if the playoffs started today. Panthers still relevant, far from perfect, but still in it and can improve!

It was sooo apparent... I just hope it can carry them, time will tell.

I agree, but those simple 5-8 yard runs help make 3rd downs more manageable, which we have to credit the O-line. Cardinals defense is no joke and I think the Panthers O-line did a great job today. And you're spot on when you say we do not need a QB to sabotage the game. If Cam can come in and manage the game without turnovers, and our run game dictates the flow of the game, the Panthers have a shot. That being said, the O-line did great today. We need them to stay healthy and continue to play inspired.

I wouldn't say completely... coaches knew PJ was starting his second NFL game. And with Cam... obvious. They didn't open it up per se, they just called plays based on the skill set of PJ, CMC and Cam.

absolutely! I didn't think he played that bad. It just felt like he was an easy target for the home team officials.

Capable we'll take, agreed?

Daley got absolutely shafted on more than one holding call. Was straight BS... watch the replays, serious.

OMG... they looked the best they have looked ALL season, serious! Maybe Arizona just was not on their game today, whatever... I saw hustle and fight! A few too many penalties, but, a lot of home town cooking on some of those calls without a doubt.

Yes... And I meant to give a nod to PJ as well... He did just enough!!

I realize that the Cardinals were without Kyler Murray, and cannot deny that helped. That being said, the Arizona cardinals still had that top 5 defense and our run game gashed them. Not only that, PJ had a great pocket to pass from most of the game. Yes, without a doubt, with Cam Newton being back I'm sure the whole team was playing a little more inspired than normal. So... why do you think that is? (which gets to my point). Is it not amazing how much better a team looks with at least a competent QB? This is an indictment and proof of just how bad Sam Darnold is, you could tell just by Robbie Anderson alone. We'll see what the next few weeks have in store, but based on today, the O-line performed admirably and the play calling was efficient. Welcome back Cam Newton!!... I hope you can learn the playbook and gel quick with your obviously excited teammates. Great job today by whole team, nod to the defense once again! KEEP POUNDING baby!! We have hope once again!!!

Keep Pounding boys!!! Keep that energy in second half!!

Lol, can you imagine if he was half Asian, and his first name was Yu?

I like what I'm seeing from Mike White so far. He looks very poised in the pocket and is making big league throws! Hated that he hurt his wrist/hand last night.

I agree... I've watched film of Minshew and what I see is a guy that has a lot of Brett Farve like ability/potential. His biggest issue was trying to force too many throws into tight windows, like a gunslinger does. But he is young, and the biggest difference between he and Darnold is that Minshew can see the field well and read defenses. He will be a starter for a team at some point, wait and see. The games I saw him play in I was very impressed with his moxie, passion and decision making.

Yeah, well... WHEN and if he's in there that's the only time this team seems to have a legitimate chance to win. That's the "meat" of it, unfortunately.

Which tells me they are not playing with inspiration, probably because they don't believe in their QB and or coaches.

William Wallace would be Tom Brady. Would you agree that HE is a leader of men... and a football field general?

Actually its the fans that fund the organization, without the fans there would be no Carolina Panthers. How much money do you thing the organization makes with all the season ticket holders and constant sale out crowds, with all the vendors included? That's not including fans like me outside the Carolina's buying Panthers merchandise... so, I think it's totally appropriate to say we/us, if we are financially supporting the organization win or lose!

Careful now... you'll get pooed out of here. No room for humility here, just rose colored glasses.

Some people just cannot see the truth... we're 3-1 right now with a ton of games still ahead. The Cardinals just embarrassed the Rams and the Rams looked like the best team in the NFC last week. This is a marathon, not a sprint! Dallas is a Superbowl contender THIS year like it or not! Our Panthers are still building, but without doubt, we're moving in the right direction. It takes time, and it takes getting exposed sometimes to find out where we need to improve. There is a TON to like about the Panthers right now despite losing to a team everyone hates to lose to.

Ummm... Lol, I don't even know what youre trying to say here. But you Cajuns are notorious for that. So... what game did YOU watch today? You sober yet?

Poo me all you want TLGPanthersFan... Just watch the film. I'm not making excuses, I'm just being real. The Panthers were outmatched and took a butt whooping... it happens!

I agree... we cannot let it be like the Pittsburgh game a couple years ago, Panthers must learn and let it fuel them, we'll see. I'm just concerned with our front 3/front 4... will we be gashed like this in the run game moving forward, were we truly exposed? If you watch the film, it was as bad as it gets, Dallas O-line was pushing our front 4 five yards back. Granted, Dallas probably has the best O-line in the NFL, but this is something Phil Snow really needs to look at and assess. I'm hoping it was just a glitch in the matrix, but DANG, that Dallas O-line looks unstoppable... I'll bet Dallas contends for the Superbowl if they stay healthy... that is a talented squad! I haven't seen Dallas look this good since the 90's.