Cam threw for 280+ yards and........

[Udogg]

we won the game. .........

 

This makes only the 3rd time (the other 2 were in 2012 Philly and Atlanta) that Cam has thrown for 280 yards and we have won the game.  Not coincidentally no picks were thrown in either game.   

 

Is our inability to run the ball effectively because we are in the transition to becoming a pass first team?  Is this what our identity going to be after Dwill and Stew are off the books?   I don't forsee another big name RB being here going forward.  It seems to be the strategy is the boost the O-line and D-line.  Pay the QB and the skill guys on defense and have maybe 1 high paid WR.   

 

What do you guys think?

[ed bell]

I think the RB position is going to morph into a revolving door position that sees us looking more for bargain talent than high priced top end vets. Similar to how the secondary is working now.

[Toundra]

Lions run defense is really good, take a look at the Redskins running stats.

In 1999 this team was already a passing team btw.

[Cary Kollins]

I think Cam has not gotten enough credit for how well he played Sunday. 22-34 including several drops, never made a bad throw and was decisive. Took the sack when he had to. He looked like a veteran out there.

[Khaki Lackey]

Our run game always seems to take a few games to get going. It will be the key to beating teams like the Eagles. With our defense, the clock control/winning TOP etc. is a really good compliment, plus our QB can add to the run game and is also a beast on 3rd downs. Cam is a great QB for our Coryell style attack, but it's all set up by the power run.

[backINblack28]

We are still a possession offense.  Running game will remain a key.  The Lions secondary is highly suspect and their run defense is a strength.  Our offense/staff does a good job of playing against the other teams' weaknesses and will continue to.  At the end of the day we are going to try and have success running the ball.  Luckily, unlike in the past, if it doesn't work, we can adjust and win in other ways if it doesn't.

[FootballMaestro]

I think the offense (smartly) took what the defense gave them, especially as the game progressed.

 

However, I do agree with you--unlike most Panther fans--that Cam will throw the ball more often (or accumulate the yards) this year. The running game sucks. And hopefully the OC will finally realize that. Plus, if defenses give you the pass, you gotta take it, to loosen up the run game anyway, especially when the run game can't be established on it's own.

 

Ultimately, if/when they pay Cam Bookoo dollars, and get those expensive RB's off the books; yes the team will throw more. They would have to.

 

For some  unknown reason; many Panther fans believe, just cause you throw the ball, doing that can't complement a good defense and/or be a ball control offense. Of course it can, in so many ways.

 

This year, they're better receivers present who can help Cam by actually catching the ball as well.

 

Last year was last year, anyway. Most people assume, what the Panther did last year, they'll do this year (particularly on offense). Not necessarily. New receivers, a potentially healthy Stew, how defenses play you, which teams your playing, and game situations (such as against Detroit) will determine that.

 

Though the national media killed the Panthers receicing core. One can argue, that the Panthers strength, is Cam, Olsen, KB, Avant, JCo and the pass game, over Stewart, DLo, and Tolbert, till proven otherwise.

 

We'll see how this year develops?

 

 

[PantherWake]

Cam looks like he has better accuracy on his throws with higher velocity as well

[Snake]

I think DET dared us to pass with Cam banged up and we burnt them. I said it mid way through the game that this is a different offence that makes clutch plays and never gives up. That's the difference from last year 3 and 10 does not mean 3 and out.

[Davidson Deac II]

Fwiw, I think the running game could get better as the season rolls along.  Especially if the passing game becomes more of a threat.  If our oline stays healthy, then I believe players like Silatou and Thomas will begin to gel. 

[L-TownCat]

I think DET dared us to pass with Cam banged up and we burnt them. I said it mid way through the game that this is a different offence that makes clutch plays and never gives up. That's the difference from last year 3 and 10 does not mean 3 and out.

 

We have an entire corp of receivers that live for 3rd and long.  Its really quite the turn around from a corps that dreaded 3rd and long.

[CubsWin]

The Lions loaded the box and dared Cam to throw the football.  It would have been tough for any team to run on a loaded box.  The Lions gambled that Cam could not run, he would be rusty.. They gambled, and they lost.

[nctarheel0619]

Like I said before, I really want us to draft Todd Gurley in the late first round after we release D-Will.  That would help Cam out so much.  Dudes a fuging monster.  

[Udogg]

Like I said before, I really want us to draft Todd Gurley in the late first round after we release D-Will.  That would help Cam out so much.  Dudes a fuging monster.  

 

You think Gurley is going to be available late in the first round?