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Mixon has more rushing TDs (3) this half than he’s had all year (2). Let that sink in for a minute. This one is over.

Exactly. This game is a reality check.

I agree on DJ and Burns. We’ve missed several opportunities to do this right. We’re apparently petrified of a actual rebuild.

We continue to be the get-right game for opposing teams. This is just pathetic!

WTH has had happened to the D? A 90 yard opening drive…are these guys sleepwalking?!

The ideal hire would be a Sean McDermott clone - defensive minded HC but understands the importance of a dynamic offense. Teams like Buffalo and Seattle should be the blueprint for what Carolina should aspire to be - tough no-nonsense defense with balanced offenses featuring a smashmouth rushing attack complemented with great downfield passing. This is what has made and is making Panthers’ football exciting again. We just need to find our identity again.

Yeah I’m hoping whatever happens we can hold onto Campen and Tabor. I’m with you on the defense and think new blood is needed there, particularly a defensive play caller that can get the best from the young studs. McAdoo - is a toss-up and the rest are replaceable.

I’m growing more impressed with our overall play. The difference is night and day. If we continue on this upward trajectory, I’d be fine with keeping the majority of our coaching staff in place IF Wilks stays on as HC. I’m on the fence about the DC - I’m not completely sold on Al yet but will give it time.

I agree but if Rhule hadn’t messed up Christensen’s development with the “short arms” debacle, BC would’ve been on his way to being a solid LT and Ickey could’ve started @ LG which he’s better suited for at this stage of his career. Although his pass blocking is improving, run blocking is still his bread and butter. It would’ve galvanized our interior blocking from the start IMO. I still like the pick and I’m glad we got him.

That and Piniero choking on two potential game winning kicks. Like Wilks said ‘one guy didn’t cost us that game’.

Yeah picked a bad day to have a bad day. He’s a good kicker and hope he bounces back!

I have to tell you after the disappointment of Sunday’s loss wears off, you realize just how amazing that play was. Good to see us on the right side of a highlight for a change.

The D overall really fell part at crucial moments

You forgot to mention the D falling apart

This is brutal

Oh I agree. Last Sunday not withstanding, we have a ways to go before we can be considered playoff ready!

Agreed. The only thing “lethal” would be the cap hit!

Yup he can save all that bullcrap. He did next to nothing the past two seasons and missed OTAs but he gave us his all? Good riddance!

That’s the point….keep Chinn at his natural SS position.

We could also use a stud DT to pair with Derrick Brown. Maybe Nixon will fill that role in time. He’s similar in size to Ionnadis but younger. Maybe we’ll also get a chance to develop Kenny Robinson into a eventual starting FS. We have decent depth there as of now. Otherwise, we’re set.

Why would we do that when 1) he’s more a prototypical SS than LB; and 2) we have solid depth @ LB with Shaq, Luvu, Damian Wilson, Littleton, rookie Brandon Smith and the newly acquired Wooten. If we play him at his natural position, he can be a force closer to the LOS and great in blitz packages instead of FS where his weaknesses in coverage are exposed. Wilks, Chinn had major disagreements about his role in Snow’s defense. Now that Snow is gone, I’m hoping he finally reaches his full potential.

Wow…wasn’t aware we let ‘Big Snack’ go big happy that Hayes is sticking around.

Same here. If Wilks can get this team going the right direction, I’d be happy with keeping him as HC IF he agrees to hire a dynamic offensive play caller to complement a potential franchise QB.

I really like Cade Mays. He can be a future starter anywhere along the interior or quality backup. His play during preseason was impressive.

Christensen’s strength is pass blocking which makes him better suited at LT. He’s too light at his base to consistently anchor at G from what I’ve observed. Never understood why Rhule thought that was the better spot for him. At the very least, he’s serviceable on the blindside.