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Us in '15 ..maybe not the Falcons game though.. but even as good as we were in '15 I dont remember us getting quite the recognition as we got this year being 5-4. Maybe it was our SOS that year, I do remember the "yall ain't played nobody yet" narrative.

31-17 Panthers 4-5 sacks. Brown, Wharton, Scourtin, Wallace and saxk + fumble by A'Shawn. 1 int.. Jaycee Horn usually turns it up a notch vs NO + Rookie Qb Dowdle, Tmac, and either XL or Coker score Byrce 2 TDs 143 yards Rico 125+ Int on an intended XL target... probably tipped by XL.

From a statistical POV: He's ranked 68th out of 90 safeties. From fan POV: Liability and probably the most complained about non-QB Panther on our roster. Bottom line: He might not be as bad as most think but he's definitely a below average starter at safety. He knows the system and he's a positive at ST though, I can give him that.

Scourtin, I have zero concern about. Not only is he physical but his particular work ethic paired with that motor already tells me what l I need to know. He needs the reps and more time to develop. Right now he's at his floor but he's going to be a monster once he gets comfortable. Wonnum should really be more of a depth peice imo..... also add Pat Jones to that list. We do need another starter opposite Nic. If the plan is to let him develop in that starting role then the other side needs somebody who can run stop and make an immediate impact w/ the pass rush.

Yea I dont think it's feasible with Bryce. Oddly similar to Cam's strength after his shoulder issue. I think we can work around it as it just is what it is at this point though. We'll 100% never see Bryce throw a PJ Walker type Hail Mary. But we can sustain 20's (anything in the 20's)... maybe mid 30's. Anything after that, we might as well kneel. Sidenote: Canales needs a Darnold-esque qb tbh.. closest we'll see of that is probably Dalton's Raiders game last season.

Is it me or do bad things just tend to happen whenever XL is the target? I like the guy, but everytime I see the ball going his way I'm holding my breath. Namely ints... Maybe it's just in my head but it kinda feels like the last half a dozen or so we're passes thrown to XL.

Thread title gives me subtraction by addition vibes. Rookie year was bad, last year I thought he turned the corner, this year he looks like a liability.

Yea and I never would have thought any team was trading for Mingo in week 10. And we got a fourth for him. Positional difference granted but Dowdle is world's apart from Mingo in terms of pure and proven skillset. The Patriots, Vikings, Steelers, Chiefs, Chargers could all be possible's.

Yea I don't think this happens. After all the flack DC is/has been catching for starting Chuba over Rico. And I mean flack from everywhere...internet, fans, other team fans, reporters, announcers, etc. As competitive as we tend to be I can guarantee its debated among players and staff, maybe a very small percentage but to believe they all agree with Dave is crazy to me. Canales has finally made the beyond obvious switch only to trade the same player the week after? The optics would look wild too. Then again, I could 100% see it Dowdle was making Panther and NFL history. Ima need a 3rd at min.

Damn ... I feel your pain though

Its not often that I'd agree with this but that last play was inexcusable.

That was a hit !!

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I had to watch it again. Whoever has on that outfit is going to hear it for a few days around campus lol. Gave me Happy Gilmore vibes. Kinda looks like they were playing. He knocked his hat off .... and cam smacked the fire out his ass... he'll prolly keep his job but im wondering could the mascot guy have a case out of this?

That 1 series Dowdle/1 series Chubba isn't going to work... if we're going to split carries then let Chubba open up the game and after halftime give it to Rico. Let Chubba tire'em out and let Dowdle finish'em. Or Vice Versa. Or give'em both 2 series a peice and whoever is the most effective, let em work for the remainder. Idunno, but the offense did look smoother after Rico came in. Dude had 400 plus in two games and still didn't start. Stupid is as stupid does. If he was the only rb on the roster he'd be the #1 rusher in the entire league, and it wouldn't even be close. That said, I still think Chubba has a role but I wouldn't bench the hot hand for it.

Ekwonu with a pass blocking grade I never would have expected. Wallace is starting to come around. I'd agree that wasn't one of Mays best games. And how tf is Ransom always the worst graded on D? Consistent bottom tier. I still think he'll develop into a nice piece. .

In 6 games, we've only had 6 hurries??? ... that can't be accurate

Corbett should move back to guard if anything while being the backup for BC and Lewis. Cade needs to stay at center. That much has been obvious since last year. Coker needs to be fast tracked to the lineup, preferably starting over XL. The problem comes with Chubba, JT and Turk... 3 starters that the backups have arguably outperformed. I like JT's ball skills but I'm quickly becoming an Evans fan. Hopefully JT coming back will only affect James Mitchell. Idunno but Rico should be untouchable at the moment...he's on OPTY/MVP pace and Turk should NEVER be utilized as a NT again.

This!!... I think something has been off since the play he got hurt on vs the Dolphins last week.

Fowler was spot on

Aside from rushing the passer we're pretty good... great if compared to last year.We'd probably be top 5 if we weren't dead last in sacks and hurries.

This cannot be understated. Side notes: Pat Jones could have had about 3-4 sacks... very effective at stunts. Scourtin is going to be really good in a couple years. They both need help learning how to finish.

Huh??? Pretty sure we have.. A.) Invested in the Oline... B.)We have two 1k running backs on the roster...along with a 2nd rounder waiting in the wings to get off IR. C.) Drafted WR (2 1st rounders)..the two that either he or his father asked for in consecutive years. We might not have an all pro squad to support him but we definitely invested in the offense. Side note: Before we pass judgement on the O, we might wanna wait on Coker to be activated. I wouldn't be shocked if we look totally different with him back in the lineup.

My question is...is he an upgrade or downgrade from Jewell? Idunno, but that one play vs Pats where he shot up the gap was impressive.