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It's honestly pretty interesting just seeing this pairing play out. Canales’ offenses (Seattle, Tampa) are run-first, under-center, play-action systems built around defined reads and intermediate/deep timing throws. That structure worked when he had QBs like Baker Mayfield or Russell Wilson in a system that created clear launch points and sightlines. His success has always been tied to a credible run game + play-action gravity. You can see that with the Panthers team building philosophy as well. Coker and TMac both are bigger receivers that won't get the best YAC production but thrive as possession receivers in contested scenarios. They're not the best in space and creating additional yardage in such, and would likely fair better systematically with a stronger armed QB who can create better opportunities on those boundary 1v1 matchups with stronger throws. Bryce, on the other hand, is a spread-native QB. His strengths are rhythm, spacing, quick processing, and off-script creation. Asking him to live in condensed formations with long-developing play-action concepts just hasn't been his forte. And well, his boundary throws are limited in velocity which takes a big chunk of the playbook off. And I mean a QB like Bryce can still work, it's just Dave's offensive philosophy and foundation is very much at odds with Young's physical limits and his own experience. So it's certainly still a learning experience for Dave to figure out how he can mesh his offensive philosophy with Young's strengths. He's very inexperienced with maximizing Bryce's strengths with his system. Would love to see us bring in an OC with spread experience and adaptability to implement a cohesive system with Dave to allow Bryce to thrive, as it's obvious we're sticking with him for a bit longer.

Soft zone was inexcusable. When we brought the pressure and had more man concepts we actually were stopping this rams team. Why Evero reverts to such a weak soft zone in critical moments is beyond me. Single-handedly gifted them 7 and the win.

On further review Young also contributed to the drop with that poor placement.

Yeah we need Brooks back more than ever geez

The cover 3 BS from Evero was too easy for Stafford. Glad we got a stop from Mike but damn Evero needs to go too

Eh at the least we have a ton of cap space this upcoming offseason. Would like to see us putting it to good use. Get ourselves a legit pass rusher and some YAC receiving types and we'd be better next year too. Though I'll say the Saints certainly are my current favorites for dominating next year, as much as I hate to say it. Shough seems to be the best NFC South QB atm, and if he keeps up that level of play I don't think anyone else is close.

Closest prediction honestly. Pretty much on the money with how the season went and the weaknesses showing up (Evero, Young's inconsistency), but still somewhat competitive

Nevermind Evero can still go, we can do better. I'll still think the defense vastly outperformed its weight class but I'm still not satisfied with our lack of pass rush and questionable scheme.

Princely has flashed at some points this season but it's obvious the NFL's a higher learning curve for him. Not too upset nonetheless for now. He's shown more than other 3rd RD picks DJ Johnson and Daeshon Hall ever did. Hope he keeps learning his craft and surprises in a couple of years.

100% would probably be the biggest difference maker for this defense surprisingly. A lot less holes than I expected needed to be filled. Plus lots of good potential for Scourton to improve and hopefully Princely as well.

Very true. Which in part comes down to decent coaching philosophy yielding success. Reality is before the season I expected a bottom tier defense across the board. Currently, the Panthers are tied for 4th in interceptions this year. They haven't been consistently abysmal against the run. They've actually held their own in quite a few games too. Sure, pass rush leaves much to be desired and that I expected, but Evero deserves props for implementing a scheme that's working overall this year.

Now that the Panthers have eclipsed 6 wins, I still have no idea what the identity of this team is. Will say that Evero has vastly outperformed my expectations on the year. Deserves to be retained. This defense has outpunched its weight class. Offense wise, it's anything but consistent obviously lol.

The stats don't lie. Bryce Young has been ineffective as a passer for most of this season. Just take a look at his numbers: Games like Arizona (where they gave him all those soft zone freebies while the Panthers were behind) and the Falcons (statistical and objective anomaly) clearly are not the norm. What is the norm is Young performing at a mediocre level at best, with being far below average a more normal trend. You can't win in today's NFL with a midget who can't throw consistently well and who doesn't have the athleticism or size. The only consistent thing about Young is that he's bad and shouldn't see another snap as starter. Time to move on.

At least Shula was able to play to the strength's of the team - let Cam do it. Rico's been the best player on our offense by a large margin and Chuba was picking up steam. What does Canales do? He puts the game in his midget QB's hands hoping he'd be the same as last week without establishing the run, while the 49ers kept feasting against our WRs and predictable pass game. This game was winnable thanks to this defense. But fugging poo we shot that chance away out a cannon and gifted the 49ers an easy win.

noticed that too. Tmac's got plenty of talent and crisp route running but dear god his drops and then getting out muscled by guys less his size are frustrating. XL's an enigma. Has all the potential to be a monster but plays like a very poor man's Funchess week after week.