OceanPanther

Yeah, I remember that too. It was so good for this fan base to see us have the home game and destroy Dallas.. For those who are younger,, watch the size of our LB and OL .. For that matter watch SF's too lol. Huge pads too. But these guys were fast and mean. I've watched the game in the post above and we had some MEN playing. No replays to overturn the call on the field. Kerry Collins would bring that ball back down and take off.

For those of you , that are too young to have seen the 1996 NFC Championship team.. Sam Mills, Kevin Green, Eric Davis, Wesley Walls, Lamar Lathon , Kerry Collins.. I

1996 : NFL WARS Game 15.. The NFC West Battle . Second Year Expansion Team , The Carolina Panthers, traveled to 5 time defending champion S F 49'ers. We were on a 4 game winning streak and this was a test to see if a second year team had really arrived. We jumped on them early. Our defense was holding their own against Steve Young/ Jerry Rice. Leading 27-17 at the half. I WAS SOOOOOOOOOOOO EXCITED.. We ended up winning 30-24.. SWEEPING the 49'ers for the season, and fueled the winning streak to continue to 8 games . 12-4 regular season , Panther Fever was born with this win. We had arrived in only our second season. We beat the big boys and smashed them in mouth twice.

We ran the preseason offense well. As many mentioned, it's preseason. So then the "bullets" start flying we'll see how we preform against other teams 1st team who won't be vanilla either. If McAdoo keeps other teams off balance then, or we are so great we just over power defenses, that's great. But if we lose early season games due to inept offense,, we as fans will say "he can't adjustments" , or "they have film on us now" etc.. or our talent still sucks , "should have drafted Howell ( last year it was Fields ) .. So let's enjoy watching the team grow and hope McAdoo is a coach that can make adjustments,, and we can over power other teams with our offense "when the bullets start really flying" .

Thursday morning smiles

I agree in principal .. but in all honesty, Baker needs to start getting all the snaps with the #1's to get that repour with the number #1 receivers, line, etc. Half the snaps can make a big difference.

42 year old ME... dunking on an 8 foot basketball goal with my neighbor. Landed , and knee ( ACL ) blew,, " Back Then" it wasn't the surgery we have today. No replacement tenden. So I have what some call a trick knee. I can walk, run, but no sports like , basketball , tennis or anything where you have to plant your foot and push off.. The thigh slides off the shin bone and hurts lol. So I'm prepared to finish my life playing golf , lawn darts, beer pong etc.

I think getting there "early" of "first" is a bit over rated. In my opinion it shows a good attitude. But I'm sure there is a list of HOF'ers who never got to "practice" early or "first". Some of it can be coach speak ,, " he's the first here and last to leave" etc. or the media pumping up their favorite player " he's the first QB to get here everyday" ( meaning he's not really the first player, just the first QB etc) . It's just a good attitude barometer in many cases.

Bakers job to lose. I don't want Matt Rhule being a deciding vote for QB , when he wanted Darnold..

I've always thought Jake Delhomme's attribute was his Passion.. I see some of that in Baker. So I hope he brings that Passion, excitement to the Panthers. I know he's not going to be perfect on the field, but it's always nice to have that passion that can lead to momentum. Yes, Cam played with Passion. He just had a lot more talent to go with it.

Some need to remember 2002. 1-15 Matt Rhule is our biggest concern. Baker has enough talent to equal Jakes , and Jake’s enthusiasm. We have to have a leader at the QB position. David Tepper will fire Rhule if there aren’t MUCH better results. 10 plus wins & playoffs. I truly believe this. He’s not going to accept 4 seasons in a row with basically no signs of improvement. The ole saying comes to mind. “ you can snow a snowman, but you can’t BS a BS’er “ pee on my leg and tell me it’s raining etc

I probably don’t understand dead cap salary .. but isn’t it the same if he’s on the team or if he’s not ? ( Darnold )

Yes.

Ditch Darnold and take PJ with him .. it’s time to stop keeping proven failures.

Currently.. Is he better than Sam Darnold or Matt Corral ? But if being negative helps you get through the day ,, go for it

Exactly !!!!

Did we get rid of Sirr Darnold ?? If not let Sirr Purr take him under is wing,,

Just got off the golf course and my phone had blown up with “ excitement. He’s .500 QB on some teams that were bad and some that were good, and played with injury. A lot of how I feel will depend on Baker’s attitude. If he’s all in ,, gun Ho , Acting like an excited Jake Delhomne .. I’m excited. But if he comes in here feeling butt hurt from Cleveland not wanting him .. then play the rookie Corral . We have enough weapons that he can flourish. I could really get excited with a Jake attitude

Biggest Leap Up : Christian McCaffrey .. Most expect him to be back on the IR by week 4.. I think he'll return to his former greatness and survive the season , actually playing. 1000 + yards receiving . Biggest Fall, Sam Darnold .. I know, he already sucks, but by mid season he will actually be wearing a ball hat, no pads on, probably up in the coaches booth getting them drinks. ( hat on backwards of coarse. )

Then just tweet it.. How has it changed anything for the " fan " ?

Sir Purr will have alternate uniforms like the teams,, Silver is what I hear

?? WHY ? . I live in the Wilmington Area.. I can hear the ocean from my back porch before 6 AM in the morning ( After 6 , traffic from the roads can drown it out .. Masonboro Island ) . I love our NC beaches... but why not SC beaches ? I mean.. given the choice in SC .. Kiawah Island, Isle of Palm, Sullivan Island, Hilton Head , Edisto , Pawley's Island. These are all great beach communities.

I have my doubts that 24 billionaires will out one of their own. Considering more that one of them have storied past. ( Irsay, Kraft to name a couple ). If they do,, GREAT,, but I really have my doubts.