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Dont be surprised to see a deep ball out of a run formation early

of course there is a flag

I want to know why Ickey and Lewis are not getting push on the left side---they should be dominating.

This is a statement drive. We need points.

We gave them those points. We need to play smarter. Ickey, Brown, and Horn with dumbass penalties.

When was the last time we had back to back sacks? \

Moton, Brown, and Horn. When your leaders screw up making stupid penalties, you are in trouble.

Legette is a bit raw and perhaps a bit slow. When the light comes on, he will be fine--if the light comes on

Isnt this the score from the game in Charlotte? Reversed. Now our D needs to get a stop--historically, we let off the gas

COKER!!!

The left side of the OL should be getting push. Damn Holding

a ball behind you is hard to catch clean--usually there is a bobble or need to adjust your hands--so the DB made a good play.

give him 4 seconds in the pocket and then rough the passer. Good plan.

This is how I see it. I think they looked past the Saints (I know) after a big win the week before. I am sure they will not do that this week. Last game, TMac was questionable (but he played) and Corbett had to start after being injured. Rico was coming off a Quad injury. Brown had an elbow issue, but I am not sure how it impacted him. Defensively, we sucked. Shough had 388 yards. The panthers had stupid turnovers and penalties. These killed drives.

he has been inconsistent, especially on the road--that is (in part) when you need the leadership, imo, at QB. He has to earn confidence in him (and himself). I do not trust him. I want him to be successful--don't get me wrong.

Going from memory, we had 2 OL out as well. The Saints are hot or cold in terms of run defense--but we are healthy-something rare for this time of year. So bryce has no excuses or reasons for sucking. The occasion is very clearly defined--we control our destiny. If Bryce screws up now, he will again.

This game, when it matters most against a team that is eliminated, could define Bryce's future.

If you had told me we would be doing anything but discussing our draft position, and whether or not tanking (or wishing for the Panthers to lose to improve their draft status) is ethical--I would have laughed at you. Now, as you know, I am thinking about hoisting.

OK, let's analyze this: Tampa Bay's last 5 games (including losses vs. New Orleans and Atlanta) November and December games: 1-5. The only win was a 3-point win vs. Arizona. Key games: Of course, if Carolina beats New Orleans Sunday, the Panthers are a game up with Seattle, and 2 vs. the Bucs. DECEMBER 21 is probably a "must win" for the Panthers vs. Tampa Bay, assuming the Panthers beat the Saints. If they lose to New Orleans, they are long shots. The Panthers are at home and are 4-2 there-with a stupid loss to New Orleans. A win could put the Panthers up 2 games with 2 to play. DECEMBER 28 is a huge date. The Bucs have Miami on the road and are home for the finale vs the Panthers. Miami has won 4 straight. The Panthers play Seattle at home. Seattle is 10-3 and 6-1 on the road. If the Panthers win, the Tampa games allows us to rest our starters. Imagine that.

Most of you probably know by now that I am in "hoist" mode.

I heard on some random news show this AM: (At 5 am-- I am rarely up then--I think ESPN (A white dude, a black dude, and a white chick) If the Panthers beat the Saints, they have a 70% chance to make the playoffs. If they lose, TB has a 70% chance. To me, that is high. With 2 games vs Tampa Bay left and a Dec 28 games vs. the Seahawks, I would say the percentage should be about 55-60%.

So they will reward a player with a huge contract for being middle of the pack by year 3. I do not see it--I think mediocre is worse than being bad. I am OK with this if they start developing "Plan B." Right now we dont have a plan B.

A RB has a short shelf life--coming off a good season in a contract year, their agents know this has to be the big payday. Keep the $$$ on the OL and keep young RBs in the stable. RARELY does a second contract pay off at RB. So I agree.

I did not see it--but my opinion is based on a very limited body of work

I want Max Brosmer--(Vikings)--he is way under the radar--loved him in preseason.