Gil Brandt names six teams that could 'take a step back' this season

[mav1234]

tbh, I wouldn't be surprised if we don't repeat as division champs, but I think we should still make the playoffs, one way or another.  The core strengths of this team are still in tact.  I think Mitchell was our biggest loss, but I'm hopeful other upgrades will pick up that "slack."

[TheRed]

Take a look at last year's Ravens.

 

 

Different situation from the Seahawks though. The Ravens lost Ray Lewis, other key contributors on D, and traded away their #1 WR.

 

Seattle's core is very much still intact.

[Diehardpanther02]

Blah blah blah carolina sucks says this guy...speaking of who is this guy?

[TheRumGone]

I just wanna make the playoffs don't care how we do it

[hepcat]

Only way Carolina takes a step back is if Cam Newton regresses.  The defense will be good, everyone already knows that.  It's all about the offense.  Tolbert said when he was interviewed about Cam on NFL.com's top 100 players was all about how Cam had taken more control of the offense.  He specifically mentioned how he audibled to a run play at Miami that netted a huge gain on the comeback drive that won the game.  

 

Cam is already the most physically talented QB in the history of the NFL...once he starts to really figure it out...how can the Panthers be stopped?  The ankle might hold him back a LITTLE, but seems like a 25 year old guy with immense physical gifts like his can heal pretty quickly.  

[Mr. Scot]

Only way Carolina takes a step back is if Cam Newton regresses.  The defense will be good, everyone already knows that.  It's all about the offense.  Tolbert said when he was interviewed about Cam on NFL.com's top 100 players was all about how Cam had taken more control of the offense.  He specifically mentioned how he audibled to a run play at Miami that netted a huge gain on the comeback drive that won the game.  

 

Cam is already the most physically talented QB in the history of the NFL...once he starts to really figure it out...how can the Panthers be stopped?  The ankle might hold him back a LITTLE, but seems like a 25 year old guy with immense physical gifts like his can heal pretty quickly.  

 

It's very possible.

 

I've seen some of the best QBs in the NFL nullified by poor line play.  And yes, mobile QBs too.

 

[Zithers]

Blah blah blah carolina sucks says this guy...speaking of who is this guy?

 

he was 3rd in power to tex schramm and tom landry during the cowboys' first 30 years. scouted both pro and college players.

 

how do people not know who gil brandt is

[Mr. Scot]

he was 3rd in power to tex schramm and tom landry during the cowboys' first 30 years. scouted both pro and college players.

 

how do people not know who gil brandt is

 

Keep in mind some of the people you're addressing likely have no idea who Tom Landry and Tex Schramm are either :unsure:

 

Some of these kids on here judge the quality of an NFL writer not by his career, credentials or qualifications, but by whether or not he says good things about us.

 

Heck, I remember people talking about how great Brandt was when he was talking up Cam Newton in the draft, and then later on when he had a negative comment some of the same people talking like he was some know nothing they'd never heard of :lol:

 

Believe it or not, it actually is possible to have a negative opinion about the Panthers and still be a good writer.

[Catweisers]

Don't know his Arse from hole in ground has good ring to it!!

[camycamcan]

One analyst before this year thought we were going 4-12 his partner thought 12-4 he thought the guy was crazy

[Pox 08]

It's wild.........  The Panthers,  according to most "experts"  will finish third or fourth in the division.......  while the Falcons finish 2nd,  with at least 10 wins.   Those guys enter the season with way more question marks than we do.

 

I look at it as more of an insult to the Gman than an insult to our team in general.  What the experts are implying is almost every player he signed via FA or through the draft,  will fail to contribute really anything to the team.   While the guys that Thomas Dickinmouth drafted and signed through fa,  will all pan out and make large contributions. 

[Snake]

We will have a far easer schedule this year than last. I feel the biggest concern is injuries and our tackles. If I was a glass half full guy I would say we are no worse than last year with a much less competitive schedule.

[Mol3m4n]

One analyst before this year thought we were going 4-12 his partner thought 12-4 he thought the guy was crazy

 

Do you remember who it was?

[rayzor]

how many times must it be said  a much less experienced and mature cam newton came into the league with a less reliable group of receivers he had no chemistry with and who he did not get to work with until training camp and still was able to break most rookie QB records?