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Understanding and accepting that the team has a rookie QB and new coaching staff doesn't mean that fans can't predict that the Panthers will win. It just means that we're not going to rage post on the Internet during a loss. Personally, I find it more fulfilling and entertaining to try to understand why things happened rather than assuming I know more about football than the people paying their bills with it.

It is wild seeing some of same folks that advocated for Deshaun Watson during his scandal assuming that Jaycee Horn was who posted that stuff.

TMJ was open on a couple of routes when the ball went elsewhere. He was a very eager participant in run blocking though and hopefully that will assist with Mingo's development in that area. Chuba had a run where Mingo got about 5yds to the DB and just chopped his feet. Had he engaged like TMJ did every time he had to run block, Mingo would have possibly sprung Chuba free for a TD.

They can't help but go to the old classic: "Well... at the time I was right to be worried/concerned." Ah well. Fan is short for fanatics, etc etc.

Looks like there's going to be some decent talent in the 2nd at the very least. Kris Jenkins' son is a DT @ Michigan and currently projected to be an early 2nd, and the aforementioned Rome Odunze is also projected in the 2nd. Jack Sawyer, an Ohio State edge rusher, is also projected there. If not a CB, a position of need looks like it can still be filled. Granted, a lot can change between now and April.

Rome Odunze caught my eye last week vs. Boise State. Seeing now after you mentioned him that he balled out vs. Tulsa too. Definitely going to have to track him now as well! Didn't realize he was already 6'3" 215lbs with 4.33 speed. That's a Frank Reich WR if I've ever seen one!

Not looking forward to the fan ignorance when it comes time to pay DBrown as well, but can't wait for him to be tied to the team for a few more seasons!

You didn't catch the part about easing Bryce into things? That was a fairly significant part of the presser.

Direct timestamp for the question and answer. He's giving Bates his flowers, not making excuses.

Damn! Was hoping when word came back that it was a hammy that it was a minor tear at worst. Sounds like it was a significant tear. Ugh... poor kid. Hope he recovers quickly and without any long term issues.

Looks like the Ekwonu-Zavala left side combo might happen sooner than expected. Reich said that the team was bullish on Mays during the preseason, so I could see him being easier for them to replace with Corbett once he's healed. If Zavala balls out, he might hold that LG position until the rest of the season. If he doesn't, expect BC back starting (which isn't necessarily a bad thing!).

Wait... he was hurt?

Seeing I see a couple of them abandoning ship in this very thread.

Yes Lawd

Great write up! I can't recall the last time I've been this excited for week 2. I'm eager to see the growth that the team shows over the course of the season. Enjoy the honeymoon!

Same thing happened on the other INT when TMJ was the target. He cuts at the 50, floats to the ATL 48, and the pick is made there. Had he stayed on the 50 or come back to the ball it's a completion.

The first pick seemed more on Bates great preparation and athletic ability than it did on misfires by the Panthers. Bryce did look seem to lock on Hurst, tho I could be mistaken (watching on my phone between meetings, so I'm not getting the best visual).

After watching the all-22, I can't help but put some of the blame on TMJ for not running a crisp route. He makes his cut at the 50, floats up to the ATL 48. Worth noting that Bates didn't drop any further back than where he started at the snap. If TMJ stays along the 50 or comes back to the ball he gets there before Bates does. Between this and the stutter on what would have been a chunk play down the sideline, Jefferson is going to have plenty to get on TMJ about during practice this week. Very eager to see how he responds to actual NFL coaching.

Relieved that he's not done for the year. Was terrified for him that it was an ACL, but confirming it's a hamstring... phew. Hammies are finicky as hell, but at least he's gonna get back on the field. The defense is better with him.

I saw some folks complaining that Smith-Marsette has speed and wasn't on the field for the offense, but I'm assuming that's because they forgot that he'd only been on the roster for 12 days by the time Sunday rolled around.

You don't think that QBs and WRs should have separate grades?

That was a quick edit.

Be careful there. This is apparently a safe space for miserable fans to bitch about the team and its fans, but Lord forbid the fans that aren't melting down talk about what they liked seeing while rolling their eyes at the whining. Somehow that makes them the problem?

He's looking much better than expected. Looks like has the potential to win the starting LG job from Christensen eventually, but not yet. BC clearly looked like the better player on Sunday, but Zavala did really well for a guy that was thinking instead of playing at times. Lots to like about the potential for the future!

Still got a blessing in Ridder catching the ball instead of swatting it down. That loss of yardage made it so that Bijan's following carry put the Falcons @ 3rd & 8 rather than 3rd & 2. Then they singled Burns on the 3rd snap of the game and we saw what happened. Shout outs to Shaq coming in the delayed blitz as well to down Ridder! I think you'll enjoy the Panthers first offensive drive (I'm catching bits between meetings today, hoping to finish by COB). Lots to like but also lots for the players to learn from. The game seemed like a tale of two halves. When you get to finish watching again, what did you see were the major differences between the two teams and what they did in the first vs. second halves? Any particular adjustments that stand out?