UnluckyforSome

Carson Palmer sat his 1st year. This is rarely done anymore,

I'm on the SC coast in Charleston and I've seen similar. I will say that SC fans are far more invested in Clemson-USC, and college football/SEC more than NFL. That said, 1 of the local tv stations here airs the Jags Sunday show, and Panthers and Falcons are both broadcast on the radio. When the team is good, there is more participation and fan presence though.

Of course things change. My favorite Panther team was the 2005 team. That was a Superbowl caliber team. Shut out the Giants on the road in the playoffs. Then beat the doors off the Bears in Chicago. Went to Seattle for the NFC championship game with just Smith and Goings, and Morgan playing with a shoulder harness. Smith was a cheat code that entire season. That team had grit and character and skill. There have been other years where they have been good, and years where it's so-so, and then some absolute garbage. You don't get excited for the garbage, but this current streak is really getting tiresome.

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I don't disagree. I said he is not worth that contract, but..seems like that's how the market is going these days.

Have the Cowboys made their pants more blue? Or am I just misremembering it? The other colors all appear fine.

He is not worth that contract at all, but what was the alternative? We've seen 1st hand that market and it is certainly buyer beware.

And that is why we got him. Black cat.

I'm not singling you out, but when are we done with TMJ? When he was drafted everyone had stars in their eyes and "he was going to take someone's job soon." It's way past time and he is what he is.

To your point on the running game, I think our line is a little better at run blocking.

I can't say I'm excited about seeing Lattimore controlling the sky next week, while Jordan and pals make it difficult up front. Maybe we go back to old-leatherhead style and just run run run. Install the wishbone this week.

If there is a strength to Atlanta's defense, it is the secondary. New Orleans is a little more well-rounded, and more experienced, and should present a tougher test.

That is why it's not really a fair comparison. Every single one of those stat lines are unique situations. Johnson was part of that 0-16 debacle. I understand the frustration though. It has to get better.

Those are all very nice, but it creates some false equivalences, and some of those stats lack important context, such as Stafford taking that start on a Lions team that went 0-16 the previous season. If you want to compare though, Eli's numbers are comparable, except if you look further, his avg/per was measurably higher. It was not a good debut. It could've been worse. Let's hope for better.

It will be sickening if they have somehow gotten 30-some consecutive years of HOF-worthy qb play.

Mr. Big Chest is out there waiting for a new opportunity for a meltdown.

Never should have moved them out of San Diego, but money talks. Everyone likes the idea of not giving billionaires money for stadiums, and that's fine and all. Be able to accept the consequences though.

To be clear I think we all like him and wish he could be on the field. Unfortunately he can't and is giving the team absolutely nothing.

The diehard Bears fan I know tried to sell me on them being 8-2 going into that Detroit matchup. I laughed in his face.

If it is hamstring, would not be shocked with an announcement tomorrow about IR designated to return.

Lot of long faces on that Bears sideline when they just panned by, but really, they've got 2 high 1st round picks coming next daft to look forward to. That should put a smile on their faces.

I said 6 wins at the end of preseason. I'm good. We get 3 wins out of the division, and 3 other wins. We are fortunate to be playing the AFC South this season. The flaws and shortcomings on this team are predominantly hard-wired. That means they aren't going to get magically better, and will be difficulties and obstacles all season.

Not a good stat line no matter how you look at it. That average/per is just downright terrible. Bryce Young TEAM C/ATT YDS AVG TD INT SACKS RTG 20/38 146 3.8 1 2 2-19 48.8

I know. There's still plenty of games to go too.

I don't think there's going to be anyone to find at this point. It's not a great group, and most everyone knew it wasn't a great group, but there's always hope I guess.