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Can you believe how bad these linebackers, are and have been for 3 plus years ..and Morgan was a linebacker

I will keep you in my prayers and you are absolutely right about the 49ers fans

I had to move to CA permanently in 2023 i questioned my decision to spend money on Sunday ticket over the pathetic panthers at least i can see quality teams and games vs these west coast teams that makes it worthwhile as the Panthers will not for years oh…they may beat the only 2 teams worse then they are but i wouldn’t put money on it

1. Get more aggressive with the play calling This applies to both Canales and defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero, whose 3-4 scheme relies on a bend-but-don’t-break principle that at times feels too passive. The Panthers are blitzing 23.4 percent of the time, which ranks 20th in the NFL. Appropriately, that’s one spot ahead of the Philadelphia Eagles, whose defensive coordinator Vic Fangio is one of Evero’s mentors. The problem is the Panthers are generating next to no pressure out of their base. Carolina has a league-worst two sacks — and one of those was by Turk Wharton on a Drake Maye scramble Sunday for no gain. The Panthers’ 1.7 percent sack rate is also an NFL low. It didn’t help that the Panthers played without starting edge rushers Pat Jones and D.J. Wonnum at New England. Nic Scourton and Princely Umanmielen, the second- and third-round picks, are still developing. In the meantime, Evero should increase his blitz rate, even if it means some one-on-one matchups in the secondary. “We have young guys out there. These guys, they try their best,” Wharton said. “Just being able to give them the knowledge, what’s going on out there, so when we rush together, we rush as one, we start getting pressure on these quarterbacks.” As for Canales, he arrived in Charlotte with the reputation as a quarterback whisperer following his work with Geno Smith and Baker Mayfield. But he only had one year of previous play-calling experience, and too often he looks like he’s afraid to take chances. Canales’ scripted first series at New England produced a touchdown. Leading 6-0, the Panthers were driving again on their second possession before facing a third-and-10 from the Patriots’ 43. Canales called a draw for Rico Dowdle, who picked up 2 yards. The Panthers punted in Patriots’ territory and Marcus Jones returned it 87 yards for a touchdown, the first of 42 consecutive points for New England. Canales hoped the play would gain enough so the Panthers could go for it on fourth or give Ryan Fitzgerald a shot at a field goal. Thought we had an advantage in some of the fronts we were getting. Thought we had a clean look right there to try to steal some yards, potentially get us into a four-down situation where we can keep the drive going and try to get a touchdown out of it,” Canales said. “So we were kind of in that zone. The run did not work out.” It didn’t work out when Canales did the same thing later in the game, with the same result: A 2-yard gain on a Dowdle draw on third-and-15 with the Panthers trailing 21-6. Again, the Panthers punted, and again Jones had a huge return (61 yards) that helped put the game out of reach. 2. Give Chuba Hubbard the rock Speaking of Dowdle, Canales has been insistent on having him share carries with Hubbard in the hopes of keeping both backs fresh. That’s nice in principle, but Hubbard is a power back who gets stronger as the game goes on and can wear down a defense. He’s not getting the chance to do so — in part because the Panthers keep getting behind early, but also because Canales will sub him out for Dowdle, who’s averaging 3.0 yards a carry and 4.0 yards a reception. Hubbard is averaging 4.1 yards per rush and 7.2 yards per catch. “I just believe that with the players we have in the backfield, if we can sustain drives, if we can play these games that way, then we have a full-speed runner, a violent runner in every time,” said Canales, adding that Hubbard’s calf injury last week wasn’t a factor in how the RB reps were divided. Dowdle ran for 1,079 yards last year in Dallas and can be a nice, change-of-pace back. But the Panthers paid Hubbard last year because of his leadership, work ethic and punishing running style. Feed him. 3. Put Brady Christensen in the starting lineup and leave him there Matt Rhule’s staff thought Christensen’s arms were too short to play tackle. It’s unclear what Canales’ staff has against the versatile offensive lineman. Christensen was the third choice at right guard Sunday, watching as the Panthers sent in Brandon Walton, a practice-squad player who’d been elevated Saturday, to replace Chandler Zavala when Zavala left with a knee injury in the first half. When the Panthers finally went with Christensen in the second half, all he did was finish as the team’s highest-graded offensive player by Pro Football Focus, which gave him an 83.5 percent overall grade and 84.9 pass blocking score. Zavala was the Panthers’ lowest-rated offensive player by PFF, with a Blutarsky-like 0.0 pass blocking grade. Canales said he didn’t initially use Christensen, the backup center, in case something happened to starting center Cade Mays. Even after Christensen’s strong showing, Canales didn’t totally commit to starting him this week, mentioning Zavala’s status. Maybe Canales just didn’t want Miami to know the Panthers’ plans early in the week. The Panthers might also think having Christensen at center and Mays at guard gives them their best five up front. Whatever the configuration, Christensen has to be a part of it. 4. Get some speed on the field The Panthers looked slow on their punt coverage team and at receiver on Sunday. The two were related: When wideouts David Moore and Dalevon Campbell left with injuries, it also caused a ripple effect on special teams. Canales needs to inject speed and energy into both units. Enter rookie wideout Jimmy Horn Jr., who should be active for the first time this week against the Dolphins. The Panthers thought Horn needed more seasoning and didn’t love the idea of having two short receivers — Horn and Hunter Renfrow — as part of the rotation. But the injuries — Moore likely will miss multiple weeks with an elbow issue — forced Canales’ hand. “We’ll get to see Jimmy Horn,” Canales said of the 5-foot-8 wideout, who ran a 4.40-second 40 at Colorado’s pro day. “Want to make sure he’s able to go out there and give us significant reps. We’ll carve out a role because there’s certainly things he can bring to our offense with his speed and ability to carry the ball and make yards.” The Panthers also could get Xavier Legette back from a hamstring injury this week. Legette is off to a disappointing start, but has good straight-ahead speed. Jalen Coker (quad) is eligible to come off injured reserve this week, although Canales said he’s still week to week. In the meantime, leading receiver Tetairoa McMillan believes Horn will make the most of his chance. “He’s a guy that brings a ton of energy, a guy that is willing to play. All he cares about is the team and he wants to win,” McMillan said. “Obviously, everybody knows his potential and what he can offer on the field. I’m super excited to see him get his first shot, just see what the future holds for him.” 5. Commit to the draft picks on defense McMillan might already be the Panthers’ best player. It’s time to find out what the rookies on defense can do. Even if Jones and Wonnum are healthy this week, Evero should look for ways for Scourton and Umanmielen to impact the game. The same goes for hard-hitting safety Lathan Ransom. The fourth-round pick from Ohio State played 15 defensive reps against the Patriots, most of them in the big nickel package. That still is a drop in the bucket compared to Nick Scott’s 47 defensive reps. Getting Ransom in more of a rotation with Scott, who had another missed tackle Sunday, seems prudent. Nose tackle Cam Jackson has been getting eased into the interior rotation after he was inactive in Week 1. His nine snaps against the Patriots were the most in his brief career.

But but but….. it isn’t his fault there isn’t enough player makers around him the sun got in his eyes its raining and, an excuse to be named later

Exactly. Listen to the podcast I just shared

better to listen but this my brief summary. Panthers discussion about 8 mins of this video mike kaye is around the team and mint st ill take hos word over others 1. Panthers Not able to carry over operationally from 2024 or is a concern 2. still trying to figure themselves out after 21 games in the Canales era 3. Issue Young cannot consistently elevate the product around him 4. on Young, overarching issues were not on young but yet to see he could carry a team. Given that, Is it worth picking up 5th year contract Could be young needs change of scenery and panthers need a new qb 5 discussion of personnel issues etc 6 lot of the approaches are half baked and contradictory

He also says Bryce is a game manager, not a game changer been watching his podcast as long as he has had one what isnt said, and should be, we all understand his limitations limit the playbook dart looks a million times better in his first career stsrt than bryce has in his career and its not like the giants are world beaters the panthers made a major error in his evaluation it is time yo move on

Dart, for the Giants, has that swag and confidence that a NFL QB needs he is also not tentative Bryce, forget about it Watching him throw away balls or into the dirt in tight situations or on 4th down, come on man. total chicken poo. Either he can’t do it or he can’t see it . Time to move on.

Ten million smoke screens upcoming

I watch them all the time. Didn’t share them as no time to consolidate they are seldom wrong

I think it tells the tale As do the Ws and Ls i hope i am wrong but Canales’ Mr Rogers persona is not working and neither are his play calls who knows, however, he came in as HC with no seeming control of Evero and knowing what Young is and how limiting he would be on the playbook No matter the reason, his team folds and once down by a TD, it is hopeless. If they get punched in the mouth, it is over it does not bode well

Lol i tried, it wouldn't let me, so your post is safe

From The observer Excerpts In Panthers’ loss to Patriots, Bryce Young needed to be more than turnover-free Alex Zietlow [email protected] 5 hrs ago No fumbles for defensive touchdowns. No drive-ending, momentum-stunting, scratch-your-head interceptions. No spiked iPads or fiery exchanges with his head coach. None of this from Bryce Young. Instead, there was a deep shot on fourth-and-5 to rookie receiver Tetairoa McMillan that never had a chance. There were handoffs on third-and-longs. There were moments when pass protections broke down, and Young, instead of dazzling like he so often did in college and in spurts as a pro, answered to the pressure by dirting the ball away from harm. There were surrenders. sic Young needed to be more than turnover free He wasnt Young finished Sunday 18-of-30 for 150 yards and one touchdown. He was sacked once for 11 yards and ended his day with an 84 passer rating. He’s now 1-15 for his career on the road. That’s the worst through 16 road contests since Dan Pastorini reached that mark with the Houston Oilers from 1971-73. …against a vulnerable Patriots pass defense, different. Young needed to be more than turnover-free. He needed to be special. There are kernels of truth in all this (the excuses for Young). But the prevailing truth that the Panthers found out is that there is a difference between mistake-free football and turnover-free football. Both require accuracy and sound decision-making, but the former not only leaves room for magic but requires it: 1 of squeaking away from sacks, 2 of giving your receivers the room and space to be special, 3 of Steph Curry look-away passes and smiling after taking nasty hits — plays of which Young has proven capable of making. But Sunday wasn’t that. Sunday was merely turnover-free — and, simply, not enough.

Paraphrasing 1. No accountability by HC of personnel . Why is nic Scott and Johnson still playing Why is the defense not containing rollouts roseboom continues to play 2 laziness on punt coverage 3 bWhy is Chuba only getting 10 touches Why is the Hugh paid back, Chuba, only getting 10 touches Rico not as good as Chuba 4. Why is they only getting 8 touches ? Drafted him high 5. Either Bryce or Dave have to go 6. Failures with XL 7. DC not acting as HC Biggest problem is accountability no one holding Evero accountable No sacks zero pass rush open receivers Tepper needs to make a move the franchise sucks and somebody has to go

Bingo Mr rogers and Mr ‘super’ excited are not the answers

This is the softest team I have ever seen gutless no pushback

Gutless

So easy with Andy Dalton

I think we already know the answer

In the nfl

It is like watching a disaster. You can’t stop watching

I am honestly ready for a defensive head coach enough of this bullshit