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Foxhole: Running game a key

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Foxhole: Running game a key

December 4, 2008

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Comments from Carolina Panthers head coach John Fox following the team's practice.

On injuries: Did not participate: Adam Seward (ankle) and Hilee Taylor (calf). Limited participation: Na'il Diggs (quad). Full participation: cornerback Ken Lucas (head).

On defensive end Julius Peppers winning NFC Defensive Player of the Month for November: Contrary to some of the things you read, he's played pretty good. He's been a big reason why our defense has played pretty consistently over the season. I think he's probably had in this stretch his highest sack total, not that that defines a guy being a good player. I think he's been very good, a big reason why we're 9-3.

On needing to run the ball better against Tampa Bay than in the first game this season: One of many things. We really did not execute very well. We had the ball at the one-yard line that our quarterback and running back ran into each other and fell down. We were probably fortunate that we didn't fumble the ball and lose it. There are a lot of areas that we need to improve in. The running game is definitely one of them.

On the Buccaneers' offensive line: They're good. They've been solid. They are young, good players - have been for some time. They made a change from last year at center with (Jeff) Faine. But they've got a good stable of backs, even with some injuries. They've got a mobile quarterback - that always helps your rushing yards. Obviously, that adds up when he's getting 30 yards a game rushing the ball. A very physical offensive line. I think they've added a bigger, more physical tight end recently as far as the blocking element.

On what he does on a Monday before a night game to keep the players focused: I don't think our guys will have a hard time focusing on this one. It's much like any night game. They are kind of on their own. You've got to give them a chance to get ready. I think by that time of the week they're probably sick of us and we're sick of them, so you've got to give them time to get themselves ready.

On if he likes playing on Monday night and all of the hoopla that goes along with it: If I really had my druthers it would be Sunday at one every game. But it is the only game on. There are a lot of neat things, a little bit like a playoff game - everybody is watching you play. It can be good if you play good or it can be bad if you play bad. It's alright. It's good it's at home.

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i was hoping to hear him say we were going to open up the offense a little more this time. last time we played them we relied on the run too much, and failed miserably. if we get our passing game involved, then we have better offense than tampa bay, and can outscore them. I hope we dont bang out heads against the wall again...

i'm not sure what game you saw, but they didn't run the ball enough.

a blocked punt and mistakes in the passing game is what put them in the hole in the first place.

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