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No pun intended there. I think there are multiple options with the OL. Canales moved Wirfs from RT to LT last season in TB. I think we could draft or sign a new center and move Bozeman to guard. Try Christensen at LT again. I think any FA signing will be an interior lineman just because of the sheer costs of LT/RT though.

Nobody has to agree. This isn't and shouldn't be an echo chamber. But at least talk about the topic and make it worthwhile. Me and you have argued Bryce for several months now. But it's at least football based arguments. Not the poo I expect from my 12 year old son when he's mad.

Guy should be banned. Doesn't make a single post contributing to anything. Just trolling everybody else.

Hard to say. I'm certainly hoping so. It's hard to be much worse than Fitterer was. We have a new general manager now. And a new VP football operations. And a new coach with new player types.

Any specific reasons?

That was his goal.

You are 1000% correct. Talent is king. The difference between a successful team and non successful teams is how that talent thrives and grows there. A lot of it has to do with coaching and X's and O's. But if a talented player is drafted and goes to an organization that doesn't have the culture that meshes with him and his personality, it's going to show. Brian Burns seems to be an example of that guy. I think he's a good player but he is obviously not the kind of player that we are wanting to build around (from our view externally). Maybe he goes to a place where the culture matches him more; let stars be stars and the other guys do the dirty work. And he may end up with 12 sacks as a Ram or something. It's definitely a buzz word but it's a very real thing. I think it's a difference between the Army and the Marine Corps. The Marines have a very different culture than the Army. They start out recruiting the same people but the ones that end up choosing the Marines typically are the ones that have something to prove with a chip on their shoulder. Same thing can apply to draft picks and free agents. Two players grade very closely but one of them has that attitude of "grinding" and loving to compete. You choose the guy that matches you.

It's possible but I don't think those two names prove anything. I don't think Evero was involved with that. From Person's article, it was offensive staff. All the defensive guys were on the same team with each other. Canales clearly wants him to stay. Doesn't sound like it's a Tepper mandate. And Caldwell's character never struck me as the kind of guy to be involved in that. And I think his position as senior analyst or whatever kept him out of the day to day muck.

I agree, Dan is a little awkward. But what came across to me was genuine passion to rebuild the culture and physicality that defined the Panthers when he was here.

You almost tried to talk football. But you couldn't help yourself but reverting back to the internet troll in your heart.

Joe Person asked the hardest question to Dan Morgan. Asked about how they keep using "alignment" and if that's so important because of what happened last year with the reports of the coaching staff being fractured and friction all the way up to ownership level.

And that was when Matt Ryan was still in his prime. Can he find another Shannahan?

That's a cool personal memento to keep himself humble. I like that.

Who should we believe? The random internet troll that nobody likes or the 41 year old hotshot coach that has gotten great results out of 3 QBs. Seriously, why are you even here? You don't contribute anything to any conversation. Just antagonize people.

Go be a Commanders fan and cheer for Dan Quinn.

Culture isn't the solution to the team being better next year. But it is the solution to building long term stability. And, yea , I think you nailed it. Holding each accountable. Fighting to the whistle. Calling out laziness at practice. Competing everywhere. All that is where culture impacts an organization.

He definitely ripped the attitude of this past years team. Turnover going to be high over next 24 months and we need it. I hope he sets the example by trading Burns. Everybody knows that even the "star" will be gone if they don't toughen up.

You are insufferable.

Honestly, it's worth watching. There are some fluff moments like in every presser. But you really get a feel for why he was the guy. He CHOSE this job to work with Bryce. Said the passing offense will be based on the things Bryce does well and not force Bryce into plays that he can't excel at. He considers last year a learning year and is basically getting the #1 pick with an extra year of experience. It may not workout with Bryce but having the HC be completely behind you will give him the best chance. Especially with the quick passing game.

The turnovers are a glaring point for sure. But look at this actual defensive roster. Dude had nobody at MLB all year long after losing Shaq. Was playing 3rd and 4th strings at DB. Burns a complete quitter. With Horn back and a healthy Shaq, I expect them to take another step forward even though the PPG rank may drop.

Acknowledging there is a problem is the first step to addressing it. AND he acknowledged it publicly to media members. That's in stark contrast to his previous behaviors.

Another part from the presser I thought was worthy of it's own thread. Canales went into detail on how he wants the offense to be successful - Protect the ball at all costs (nothing new here) - Get the ball out in 2.7 seconds or less. Said this is the goal for Bryce and QBs in practice and games. They will time it and set it as the standard. Find guys that can get open quickly. Takes stress off your QB and your O-line so they don't pass block as long. It's the opposite of last years deep drops and long developing routes. And it should help our O-line.

1000%. How can you be a leader and captain of a team and then admit you mailed it in because you didn't get a new deal and were playing not to get hurt.

Thought this was worth it's own thread. Person has a tweet where he asked if Tepper was answering questions: Asked if he was going to do interviews today, Panthers owner David Tepper said with a wry grin: “No, I’m in the background now.” https://x.com/josephperson/status/1753083578827542603?s=20 I think it's honestly big news. He hired a GM that he believes in (and didn't listen to outside noise). And then he let that GM bring in his guy. He brought in another front office exec from a successful team in Brandt Tillis. Now he says, he's in the background. It's their show. Actions speak louder than words but I'm optimistic.

Asked if he was going to do interviews today, Panthers owner David Tepper said with a wry grin: “No, I’m in the background now.”