Matthias

I couldn't bring myself to do it. In terms of players, I would give them Shaq Thompson, Teddy (just to have an experienced QB going into the season), and Donte Jackson (if we can convince them he has potential). I would definitely keep those young defensive guys and Moore. Ultimately, they would have to be satisfied with the 1st rounders.

I haven't read through this whole thread, but I'm seeing quite a few posts in favor of trading CMC. This surprises me. Shoot for me, the whole appeal of Watson being here in this offense goes away without CMC being here also. I know running backs are a dime a dozen, but dag, this is CMC we are talking about here. This ain't no scrub. We still haven't seen him at his best. This is also kind of funny to me personally because before we gave CMC his contract a year ago or so, I wasn't against trading him for I believe draft picks. Yet now that we paid him like a QB, I expect big results from this dude as a Panther.

Sounds like a great trade if all the Texans want is two 1sts, two 2nds, and two defensive starters. I would keep Matos though.

I wouldn't give them CMC. Even though his position isn't as valuable, personally for me having Watson without CMC would ruin the whole allure. I want to see Watson and CMC in the same offense.

We dodged one.

I actually missed this game today due to work, so ultimately it's hard to comment on what lost us the game. I did see the first two drives from the recording of the game and a couple of highlights from Sportscenter. The defense didn't play well, yet before Julio had that big catch for a touchdown, we had a 10-7 lead in the fourth quarter. (It could have been late third quarter) Where in the world was our offense today? Did Atlanta have very long drives when they had the ball? (I know they had the ball for 15+ minutes in their first drive that was aided by the Tillman penalty) I say the offense lost us this game.

Once we got up 27-16, we might have started coasting a bit like Cam. Yet like Cam, we need to bounce back and shut this thing down. Saints trying to steal one from us.

Everyone calm down. This will be their last touchdown of the game. Even by halftime, we will be leading by two scores and will win by four.

Peppers hatin because he's not a Panther anymore.

I would like to see Philly Brown step his game up.

For those who want Smitty back, you just have to accept he's gone. Here's a video for you, and enjoy the memories....

We need to trade for John Brown.

Rodney Harrison should not be allowed to comment on the Panthers anymore. This cat is a straight up hater. I think he's still mad that he injured his arm in the superbowl against us, and he couldn't finish the game.

I predict we will get our first shutout on this one. There's no way the Eagles will be able to move the ball against this defense. Our secondary is ten times better than it was our last meeting, and I believe Bradford will be dumb enough to throw Norman's way for two reasons. One, he's not use to playing against him, and two, Chip Kelly has too much pride in that big head of his to only throw to certain areas of the field. As for the Eagles defense, ain't nobody scared of them. Our receivers might not be the best, but they can make plays. Enough plays to open things up for Olsen. If the Eagles want to cover Olsen up all game long, then they will be burnt by Ted Ginn's deep speed. By the way, don't sleep on Funchess. My biggest problem with him was his lack of involvement on the field, but now it seems his workload is increasing. That's a sign of things to come. (Trial by fire as I always say) Finally, we are simply the tougher team. The Eagles are a very soft, finesse team. This ain't the Seahawks, where our games with them always resemble the football play of old. The kind of game where old vets will look and say, "Yeah, that's how the game is meant to be played". The Eagles are like insects trying to push around dinosaurs. Final score: Panthers- 45 Eagles- 0

I was looking at Calvin Johnson for J-Stew. Yet then again, that contract. (I wonder if the Lions would be interested BTW)

Just looked at his profile on the NFL website. He will have to put on some pounds to get back into full time DE shape.

This is what I'm talking about. I believe it was last year, I said we should sign Allen and let Hardy walk. Kind of like with Ted Ginn back in 2013. We should have signed him in 2012. We are always a year late with these moves, but it's better late than never. (I also said we should have signed Veldheer who is playing outstanding ball with the Cardinals heehee.)

Why is Funchess not starting?

Cam has always struggled to step up into the pocket. That is why we need to get him outstanding OTs.

Our greatest offense this year, might have to be our defense. I think our O-line might suffer with the loss of Williams. Who knows how long he will be out, we hope it's not serious. Our receivers stink, but let's hope Funchess becomes a starter.

I got nothing against Cotchery, but I'm rooting for Funchess to get that number two spot.

TD looks like he's about to have a HOF year.

So both Oher and Martin are busts, and we haven't even entered our first preseason game.