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Coker should be out WR2 every week

One thing that is so clear from watching that video, and it's hard to explain what exactly this means, but you know what it looks like when it's not there: Andy Dalton just looks like he belongs on an NFL field. It's his rapport with both his teammates and his competitors. It's the way he reacts to things going well, and things going badly. It's the way he effortlessly encourages his teammates on the sideline. It doesn't look like he's hyping his team because that's his job. It just looks like it's his nature. He looks like he's in his element when he's playing the game.

One of the most fascinating ordeals in the history of the forum. Right up there with pink flaps.

THIS! And I'll take it a step further. There is no reason for a "win now draft pick." That kind of flawed thinking is how we got in this mess in the first place. We need talented pieces. Multiple. Many, arguably. And they don't all hit. We need enough to hit that as some prove to be misses, we're still adding good building blocks for a complete roster in the future. That means not taking big swings on flashy players who we think will "complete our roster." Odds are, they won't and it just leaves us with lack of talent and depth elsewhere. Draft BPA. Draft TALENT. Because odds are, what we think is the "missing piece" now, won't be when we're actually in a position to contend. But you never get hurt by having talented players on your roster regardless of the position.

The fact that we have posters unironically talking about the playoff tells you all you need to know about the mood of this place under Andy's stewardship. And I don't disagree. The NFC South is definitely up for grabs. There are teams in this division that I worry about getting a head of steam, or they'll run away with it before we find our stride. But it seems like most are happy to stumble as soon as they look like they're about to build momentum (Carolina included). The truth is, I don't even really care about the playoffs this year. My expectations were so low for this season that I can't even pretend to be disappointed if we missed them. The important thing is, I woke up this morning, and I can't wait for Sunday. I'm excited to watch the Panthers play. I'm excited to root for our guys. I'm proud to rock my Panthers kit at the bar. I cheer - loudly even though I'm the only Panthers fan at the bar - when they do something right. I pound the table when the team makes a mistake or the other team scores. I'm not just shrugging my shoulders, rolling my eyes, chuckling ruefully, or not even noticing because I'm looking at my phone. I woke up this morning and I realized I care. That's the first time I've felt that way in over a season, maybe more. And I bet I'm not alone. That alone is reason for us to feel optimistic.

This. All day. So proud of these guys today. Never gave up.

Might need him to now...

Over how many games?

We got a ball game. Damn! Randy for Andy over here!

No Dionte! Wrong way!

Chuba still cares. O-Line run blocking is solid!

Finally! We get a hold call. Viewership must have been dropping. Need to make it a game again.

Fug. These. Refs.

Looks like Tank is back on the menu, boys! Lol

XL in general seems like he's nervous. I think the pro game put the zap on him a bit. He'll get over it. Just needs to shake the jitters.

Good stop. Get points on this drive and we're a long way from cooked this game.

Seriously, that can't be overstated. Even calling ONE of these holds messes up their rhythm. Puts them in long yardage situations. It's easy to match the length of the field if you're in a rhythm and getting away with everything. Refs, call one. Just one! Try something different. You might actually like it!

Fug you

Egregious hold on Ashawn there.

Wow. What a favorable spot. Strange.

On the plus side, this is the first time in a long time that we went into the half behind in the score and I have NO DOUBT of our ability to get the points back.

Tip of the hat, quality drive by the refs there.

Lol, I wanted Horn to Waterboy that ref "accidentally" running oob

The lack of pass rush is really concerning. Have to resolve that. Maybe before the trade deadline

Wtf? Why is it 2nd and 4? What is that spot?