Carolina gets blown out twice a year under Ron Rivera

[hepcat]

2011: vs. Titans (3-30), @ Saints (17-45)

2012: vs. Giants (7-36), vs. Broncos (14-36)

2013: @ Cardinals (6-22), @ Saints (13-31)

2014: vs. Steelers (19-37), ?

 

The trend so far has been one blowout early in the year, and one late in the year.  After every blowout early in the year, the Panthers have rebounded to play a much better game, but didn't win following a blowout until 2013 (vs. Rams after being blown out @ Cardinals).  

 

It will be interesting to see how the Panthers respond after this blowout.  Sure, they got blown out, but it wasn't like they were outclassed by the Steelers.  They were due for a bad game after a long run of really great games.  This just follows the trend and it's better to have this happen and be 2-1 than 0-3.  The future is still bright, but I hope the Panthers can recover and win a big road test against Steve Smith and the Ravens (who the hell thought I'd be saying that last year....?)

[Kakarot]

If I were a betting man, I'd bet the 2nd blowout comes against the Saints at the dome. It'll be the Saints or Cincinatti

[hepcat]

If I were a betting man, I'd bet the 2nd blowout comes against the Saints at the dome. It'll be the Saints or Cincinatti

 

I thought the game against the Bengals was a good candidate for the first blowout of the season...this Steelers game surprised everyone.  I thought it'd be a comfortable Panthers win given the Steelers porous defense.  Seeing Cam get stripped by a three man pass rush says the offensive line is in big trouble this year...

[LA_Panther]

The cardinals game wasn't exactly a blowout. we were in it till late in the 4th

[FuFuLamePoo]

our upcoming schedule is absolutely brutal.  need to find a way to beat the ravens

[Kakarot]

Of course, I hope were done with getting blown out for the season. I trust that Ron and Sean will get their def fixed. I really don't know what to think about the OL, and I am worried about Cams health the remainder of the year, because he's going to continue to get hit.

[teeray]

Most teams, even good ones get blown out once or twice a year, or lose to a team they shouldn't.  Not always, but usually they have a really bad game and either get blown out by a decent team, or lose a game to a team they shouldn't have.

 

No room for error in NFL and we had plenty of error and the Steelers did not for the most part

[hepcat]

Of course, I hope were done with getting blown out for the season. I trust that Ron and Sean will get their def fixed. I really don't know what to think about the OL, and I am worried about Cams health the remainder of the year, because he's going to continue to get hit.

 

With that O-Line there's not a doubt in my mind Derek Anderson will be starting a few more games for Carolina.  Hell I wouldn't be surprised if Cam suffered a season ending injury.  Most of the guys they have starting on the line would be backups or not even make the roster of other teams.  

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

yeah i figured it would be Cincinnati and @ the saints

[Who Said What?]

2011: vs. Titans (3-30), @ Saints (17-45)

2012: vs. Giants (7-36), vs. Broncos (14-36)

2013: @ Cardinals (6-22), @ Saints (13-31)

2014: vs. Steelers (19-37), ?

 

 

Funny, because I was thinking about that Titans 2011 game last night.  They rushed three and dropped everyone back the whole game just like Pittsburgh did last night.  In the Giants game in 2012, we gave WRs way too much cushion like last night and rarely brought the blitz.

[Davidson Deac II]

Most teams, even good ones get blown out once or twice a year, or lose to a team they shouldn't.  Not always, but usually they have a really bad game and either get blown out by a decent team, or lose a game to a team they shouldn't have.

 

No room for error in NFL and we had plenty of error and the Steelers did not for the most part

 

No no, it only happens to us. 

In truth, about the only team last year that didn't have at least one really bad game was Seattle. 

[DeeJay]

We need running backs now all of the ones we have are injured.

[Jangler]

Of course, I hope were done with getting blown out for the season. I trust that Ron and Sean will get their def fixed. I really don't know what to think about the OL, and I am worried about Cams health the remainder of the year, because he's going to continue to get hit.

 

yeah, Cam will not survive the season at this rate.

[UpstatePanther]

The cardinals game wasn't exactly a blowout. we were in it till late in the 4th

 

just like last night against the steelers