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Blink 182 "all the small things" and "let me clear my throat" and "we ready" for late in the game.

Videos and prompts have music pre-planned and embedded. It use to be I would get the run down a week before and get ideas of what to play during certain breaks (fan cam, dance for your diamonds, etc). I use to pick like 3 different songs for each part and see how the game unfolded to see which one. Now it became just play this song (and sometimes it was picked for me). Everything else was impromptu. I had thousands of clips but their system updated 2 years ago wiped out my access and I had to rebuild with a new system (political in my eyes). Mr. Richardson was big on nothing derogatory so it was always respectful. Still is. I use to have the freedom to adapt. If I didn't like the call I would play "What's going on" or "blah Blah Blah". When Cam would break a sack and run for 1st down, I would platy like "I get knock down, I get up again..." and so on. Players gave me songs they liked. Mike Tolbert wanted Wrecking Ball when he got a 1st down. Thomas Davis always wanted "Vice Versa" and I played it every game and even every outside appearance I was at with him. Cool stuff like that. We followed the play clock very closely and all audio has to be stopped by 20 second left on the clock or when the center touches the ball. If he stood over it, I could keep it playing to try and disrupt their communication at the line, but once he started going down towards the ball, it had to be out. We needed fans to keep the noise once that the audio stopped and when the crowd wasn't in to it, it sounded like a buzzkill drop. When the kicker kicked the ball, it had to be out before it was caught. My whoops moment was when Luke knocked down Tom Brady's pass in the end zone to win the game in 2018 and I started to play Sweet Caroline and then there was a flag. Jumped too soon. I had others. TV dictates what we did as to timing, so our production was secondary to that. Tough when there was an injury and they would go to commercial and we couldn't do our breaks so we would play catch up all game. That happened 90% of the time. The behind the scenes was stressful, lots of moving parts and most you could not control. Many times I bailed out the video side as it was the wrong video or the audio wasn't right and I had a second to play something that kind of fit the situation so I was always ready to play something. In fact, after every play, especially when on defense, I had to have several songs ready go. They go a 1st down, we made a big stop and it's now 3rd down, interception or fumble recovery, did we get a sack, penalty, etc. As things changed the way to was run (nothing to do with the Teppers) it just wasn't fun anymore. There's a lot of layers there.

What it was in the Cam days to now, it's totally different. Back then, I picked 99% of the music and when to play it. Boom Boom Boom was picked by Mr. Richardson's son. And "I feel good" by James Brown was my choice after I received a personal post note from the Big Cat saying he liked that song I played. When Cam came back in 2018, the intro of the team was the only time ever we did a song special for 1 player. In fact, Cam helped get music in the tunnel for players getting ready to come out for intros and he would actually email songs (and special edits) he wanted. Cam and so many other players gave me feedback of what they wanted. I remember JNo coming to my office (others too) and making special edits for them when they made a play. So much fun. I have nothing to do with volume. I tried to play different songs every game and even only once or twice in a season. The last 2 years was a lot of repetition (3rd down, KO, etc). I made the new TD edit but hated it (it's not what I would have done). And for all you anti-Tepper people, he had nothing to do with anything music related and was actually very cool to interact with. Nicole had some input but was great to work for. They get a lot of slack for everything, even if it's not them. I liked them a lot. Ask questions, I'll share.

Thx guys, it was me. 14 seasons. Had a blast. Now I can be a true fan and just support the team. Looking forward to hanging with the Roaring Riot pregame tailgates and who knows from there.

If you can get Kupp for $5 to $8 mil, even $10 mil - he will make Bryce even better as he knows how to get open, catches everything and can block.

The Texans and Commanders HC's are good coaches that have 2 really good QBs and 2 really good OC's. Their problem will be if the OC's leave, it will take a dip, they always do. That's why Tepper wanted an OC for HC. If Bryce turned out good, the long term relationship is key. The exception was Brady in NE but they didn't win every year like look at KC with Mahomes and Reid. Even Peyton Manning had the same OC for over 10 years.

I would like to see a DT, DE, LB or CB in the 1st round. And then one of the remaining picked in the next few rounds. BPA, the who doesn't matter. I hope they don't take a WR in the 1st, unless they moved back in the 1st and got more 2nd or 3rd round picks.

Bryce can be the franchise QB CLT desperately needs. I believe a top 10 QB if he plays like he did towards the end, but Canales has to keep evolving too for that to continue. He did real good for a 1st year 1st time HC. If we see fans attend off-season things for the Panthers, especially when Bryce is there, that means the confidence in a turn around is high with people, and that's good news for everyone.

Between Bryce and the schemes, those were some really good plays. He faced pressure and showed he could handle it and as the season went on, Canales opened the playbook up more and more and it showed. Looking forward to next season. Very happy for Bryce the person as well as the player.

WE just need a really good speedy receiver with good hands along with an improved XL (hold on to the ball and use his body to box out coverage), Theilen along with Coker, Bryce can have a good year. Coker was a really nice surprise and we needed a break for a change.

I just hope we take DE Carter or Malaki Starks S (or a great edge player) and not another WR with that high of a pick. Or move back a few spaces and get an extra 2nd/3rd round pick but pick defense.

All good comments, both ways. My only point is he did this today with no real #1 WR, no starting 1000+ yard RB, his highest paid lineman out and a defense that had trouble stopping anybody. Give him at least a weapon (like Higgins) and a defense that can be at least middle of the road and he has the tools and a OC/HC that has some structure and play calling skills (DC has a way to go to be real good, but he did make Bryce better) to win and come from behind. I talked with Bryce Friday afternoon. He just looks comfortable and more confident, which probably comes from structure. The more he learns this offense, the better I know he'll be. Consistency is greatness.

I think we are in very good hands. He may not be a top 5, but he's playing damn good for not a lot of weapons around him.

That's my point. Lower expectation to "gradually" work on the team instead of all the outside noise making you feel better than you really are or breaking you down constantly. Small steps. Competitive games no matter the record is what I hoped to see this year.

I am glad we didn't start off really good and fissile out like past regimes. The struggle with Bryce and the benching was just what everybody needed. Look at Stroud and teams like the Giants with Daboll's first year, they surprise everyone and then they can't live up to expectations the following year(s). We looked at Canales and this team as hopeful and saw the struggles from day one. A HC learning on the fly how to be "the leader". A team who had no identity trying to find one in the midst of losing, even benching our #1 draft pick. But having most (fans and media) look past the Panthers as the worst was probably the breather, the space they needed to actually get better. Nobody really cared what or how the Panthers were doing. If we beat KC and/or the Eagles the expectations would have been high again. But playing better, very competitive (without winning) gave the team traction to evaluate the players, make mistakes and not be jumped on by fans and media. We weren't going to playoffs this year and by some chance we slipped in, we would have been a quick out with super high expectations next year. Now, we all just look for continued progress. The team is finding its identity while flying under the radar. The next 2 games with even more injuries, there shouldn't be expectations of winning, just play hard and let's see what the players got. The more the back ups learn the system, the more the system proves it just needs decent players to play within it and not necessarily all to be stars. You can't help but feel Canales, Morgan, Tillis and even Tepper are on the same page. The NFL is not easy and it takes a lot of moving parts to win. A few really good parts and a lot of decent parts working together, FO to the back ups. The future looks bright, how bright? As long as it gradually gets brighter and doesn't die out, we could have a consistently winning team that always has a shot for the playoffs. That's what a winning organization looks like. Look at the many great examples of coaches and FO turning a perennial loser into a winner. It takes time and the right mix of people. That I believe we have.

So far, the High look overview from weeks ago is right on. DE, CB, DT, TE, LB, WR - improve in the one areas with somebody and getting DT Brown back, keep Mayes and Brady C on the O-line, we've got a fighting chance for the division next year. Just saying...

Dang. Hold on to it, we win.

If we draft a WR, I would't until the 2nd or even 3rd round. We need edge, DL or CB with the 1st pick and possibly the 2nd. Speed is great but one that catches everything, a young Thielen/Kupp type.

We may have given up a lot for Bryce, which puts more pressure on the whole trade to work out, but it's coming around. If he plays like a top 15 QB, we can build a team around him. The CMC trade brought us the picks needed and looks like with his injuries to be the right call. A helluva talent, but injury prone. We also did the right thing a not giving Burns the big money as he's done nothing big. Yes, trading with the Rams would have been the biggest robbery of the century but even getting a 2nd was good (we would have only gotten a 3rd as compensation anyway). Those picks shaped what we did and what we are doing and if bryce continues to be better, we have a QB for at least next year and we can see what happens. He did not lose today's game and without Sanders and Coker he didn't have all his weapons and still almost pulled it out. Trust in Morgan and watch Canales get them all on the same page and playing like a team. A few more signings and one more draft and we can be a playoff team (if we kept playing like we have the last few games). Hope! Keep Pounding!

Edge 1st round. CB, LB or DT or another edge with the 2nd and 3rd. After that? We lost Brown and Shaq and DJ just got back. Too many injuries early on to really tell what we have but a competitive team is starting to show up regardless.

Lets be clear, it's still gonna take a few more good games stringed together by Bryce for fans and maybe the FO to feel good about starting him 2025 (maybe signing a legit vet to compete). But it's the best scenario for the team if he works out so they can build around him. He's a good guy and we should be rooting for him (even if you have doubts) until proven otherwise. The only trade/move that didn't look so good is giving up DJax (a solid corner) but there had to be something of why Morgan and Canales didn't mind giving him up.

Start with Bryce, this is like his rookie year. The 1st 2 games proved her was wired wrong and it looks like (we hope) he needed a time out to reset and be the player that was drafted. He's still about a year or more away from being a top 15 QB, if the Panther give him another playmaker or 2 (a top WR and a decent TE) and maintain that line. Canales deserves credit as playing that card correctly to motivate (or refocus) his QB for one last shot to decide his and the Panthers immediate future. As a Panther fans we should hope he keeps improving as we invested so much to get him. CJ Stroud will never have a season like he had, even if he stays a top 10 QB. He's got great character so I'm rooting for Bryce to continue on his positive journey. Canales is playing the week to week thing with bryce perfectly. Nothings guaranteed, earn it weekly which builds consistency and consistency is greatness. Keep the O-line. They've got to extend Brady C, along with Mayes that have a real good 7. Great job Morgan starting with the big guys upfront. I really hope they draft a DE or OLB in the 1st round. Getting Brown back with A Robinson and what DJ has shown that we can have a decent D-line. Need a CB in the early rounds/ or a time FA to go with Horn. The future as to next year being good enough to challenge for the division is within reach. Just show progress (win or lose) every week. Kudos to Dan Morgan. Plays GM like a LB. Tackle the problem and move on, don't just hope it works out. Find guys with your playing mentality and work closely with your HC to share a vision. Teamwork starts at the top and flows down.

I really believe the playbook is simple because of so many rookies and a 1st year offense. New O-line players (but vets) with now a 2nd year center. 3 rookies at WR and TE. I hope as they grow it keeps opening up and Canales feels he can trust them. Same on defense. Rookie MLB, rookies on the DL. A rookie at slot DB. But right now he's always said, just do the basics and be good at it, then you can develop into more. Good steps early enough to save the season as in it gives the team and fans hope for the future as to they are building in the right direction. A good showing, even if we lose against KC will be another nice step forward.

If Bryce plays good we either give him another year and keep building OR get a decent pick for him the better he plays. Would you take Sam Darnold back? Or someone like him? I think taking a QB with a high draft pick is a possibly another 2 year set back if it doesn't work out. Next year they can be competitive and really be rolling by 2026 with the right moves.

Bryce plays better every game and finishes with decent stats and a few wins? Doesn't have to set records, just keep improving. DJ Wonnum is back to being healthy at DE and helps generates pressure and a few sacks with Clowney? Adam comes back as the slot receiver and between him Coker and X, they start getting around 300+ yards as a group per game? What if JT Sanders is the real deal and is developing into a top 10 TE? What if MLB Wallace is a more than solid player in the mold of a Dan Morgan? What happens if Brooks is a great 1-2 punch with Chuba and they average well over 100 yards per game? What happens in Horns stays healthy and we have a true shut down corner? What is the O-line continues it's dominance? 4 wins or 6 wins, maybe even 7, doesn't matter. The team shows improvement and plays like a team and it was injuries and a new mentality needed by the team and HC to turn this around. Would you be supportive? Still negative (same old Panthers)? Looks like to me we had a turn around year to be positive about and few more add ons (draft & FA) and this team could at least compete for the playoffs in 2026. Health is #1 and having a system in place for a 2nd year would be huge. No matter how the year finishes, those points are what I'm rooting for.