Jackofalltrades

I think Gross is a snub. Unfortunately Star's production will probably never translate to the stat sheet. Too many people see all DT's as 3 tech's and look at sacks. Unless he develops as a pass rusher I think he'll remain criminally underrated.

Our D did play poorly in a lot of respects. Tacking was horrible, gap fits were off, backside contain was lost more than once, CB's missing jams. All of this is correctable, I see a week of focusing on fundamentals heading into Miami. Luckily, were so good we overcame these issues, but it's got to get fixed.

I'm worried about a let down. 6 game win streak, 2 very physical and emotionally draining games, short week, away game, possibly no CJ...Wake vs Bell, RG vs Miami DT. I think we win this, but I can see us pulling a KC from 2012.

Congrats, glad you enjoyed the trip. You're 1 for 1 in Charlotte, come back any time! PS- no nudes of the chick?

Sadly, I agree. I was one that thought Shula made sense.

24-0!

David Shaw PLEASE!

I didn't realize that. My fear is them shutting the run down, forcing Cam to throw with two dynamic DB's. I know they're really worried about Olsen. By them I mean their fans. I'm really just worried about the normal Rivera Panthers showing up and finding new ways to lose to an inferior opponent.

It's the offense that worries me this game.

They'll beat us as easily this season as they did last.

fug this day. fug technology. fug the disappointing Panthers. FML

Now I have to listen to the Bills feed

Radio feed is down- Dish Network hopper won't connect. What The fug!

GAME DAY!!!!! I'm stuck at work.

Whatever helps you sleep at night.

Their front 7 is good, but I think ours is quite a bit better.

Ignorance personified.

I'm always excited about the game. I feel we let a better Seattle team come in here and steal one. This week we travel to play a team that I don't think is as good as we are. This is one we "should" win, but we know how the Panthers usually do with those games. I still think we win.

In one of the scouting threads the OP said their secondary was on par with that of Seattle's- this is where I stopped reading. I watched some of the first half and they only thing that impressed me was their front 7 and Manuel's poise in the pocket. Their four down linemen are a good bunch. Williams and Williams are very good. Carriker actually stood out to me due to his explosion off the line and ability to penetrate quickly. This will be a test for the interior line. Darius is good, but inconsistent according to their fans. Their LB's are gap sound and aggressive, I think screens and a draw or two could produce big results. You can tell they're well coached with how quickly they read their keys and move to the ball carrier. I do think we'll be able to run against them and protect Cam. Should be a good match up.

Point 4 is probably my single biggest gripe with this franchise as a whole and its been that way for as long as I can remember. We just lack the mental toughness and the "refuse to lose" mentality that I think would put us over the top.

Yeah, Eugene Robinson harped on that, saying proper technique would have made all the difference.

You could see Beason struggle some, but it wasn't bad by any measure. As he adjusts to the outside and his conditioning catches up the D will get better. Now, if we can elevate the play of the secondary we'll have a wicked defense. Nice write up and pics JI.

Sounds like a good game. I'm stuck at work and have to take Mixon's word for it.

The Regular Season has OFFICIALLY begun!!!!

Well damn. I thought Gettis was safe.