jayboogieman

This has been one of the worst seasons for injuries that I can recall.

They also have voodoo magic that keeps them out of cap hell.

Much needed win, but is it too much to ask for the guys to stay healthy?

I may have misinterpreted your statement about the FO being different than fans, but it reads like you don't feel the FO should be optimistic. True Darnold is not a rookie, but there is no reason he can't approach the season as if he isn't one since from statements made, it appears the team is sort of considering that approach with him. If it works or not, we'll have to wait and see. Different guys in charge now and making the picks. They might have a better idea when it comes to WR talent than Marty and Co did. The last time the Panthers took two receivers was just a few days ago. I agree with you about hoping they have learned from how they handled Cam and Teddy. Both were handled poorly and it doesn't reflect well on the team. And yeah, it killed any trade value they might have had. Your posts regarding Darnold come across as negative even if that isn't your intention.

Also true

True

The opposite can be true as well. We even have the old saying "One bad apple spoils the bunch" to refer to it.

Not if you think a franchise LT or playmaker are bigger needs than QB.

Going to respond to both your posts here. The front office shouldn't be optimistic about the guys they have brought in? What would you rather have, them going around saying these guys suck and we'll be out of a job next year? Why can't Darnold approach this season like he is a rookie, clearing his mind, and be open to learning from the coaches? Is there some law that states he cannot have an open mind and forget about being in NY the last three years? They didn't go all in on offense in the draft. You do remember they picked a corner with the eighth pick right? And then took a another corner and DT later in the draft? Yeah, the Panthers drafted more offensive guys than defensive this time, but they needed to do that no matter who the QB is. Would you rather they didn't act like they expect Darnold to stick? Would you rather they came out and said "Yeah, he sucked in NY. We expect him to suck here, and will replace him next season. So, don't worry about it fans. Buy the merchandise and tickets all season. You'll be rewarded with another high draft pick!" Perception and public opinion are powerful things. If the Panthers believe in Darnold, he might believe in himself and forget about the Jets, and maybe some of the fans will too. He's on the team and the starting QB. The Panthers are giving him a chance. There is no use being upset about it since you couldn't do anything about it except for not watching them play or buying merch this year.

Well said.

Don't forget the continuity of going with Shula after Ron's first OC left. That was supposed to have been better for Cam instead of bringing in someone from outside the team.

JB should put in the third string and sit the rest. They play again tomorrow night.

And that about wraps this one up.

Not a good start to the third by either team. That said, the Bulls are starting to find their groove with help from the refs.

I'd like to see Melo stop looking for the whistle as much as he does after the play. The refs know it was a foul, complaining isn't going to make them call it late.

That second quarter was a lot better than the first.

Yep. And the refs aren't giving them a fair whistle either.

Pretty bad first quarter.

Not a good start to this one.

That makes sense if you think the Bears were starting to get desperate to make the move up and the other teams turned down what they offered.

Except with a hammer. But then that would be assault at a minimum.

You forgot the Cowboys.

If Darnold busts, it'll be a high draft pick for QB, unless they are able to get a vet. If Darnold works out, I expect them to get a mid round rookie as a developmental guy and backup. I had thought they would have took a rookie this year in the mid rounds, but the draft didn't go that way.

If that is the case, it's still a small improvement over the last regime.