Tackling

[kungfoodude]

So, really, we still haven't mastered this yet? I'm trying to be optimistic and assume that our starting defense is just bored but this is the third preseason game that we seem to have lost the concept of wrapping up. What is the deal?

[Fan4life]

I think that this will carry over to the regular season. I'm afraid it's going to be a long season.

[Pantherman]

Yea the tackling is crappy. I just don't see carolina having a good season unless the offense carries the D all season long. I am afraid if panthers go 4-12 this season. Fox might end up out the door like George Seifert did when carolina went 1-15. Fox has been a good coach over the years for carolina and all. And also took them to 2 NFC champship and went to the superbowl. But you get to a point as a fan when you just wondering if Fox motivevation is working anymore. That bringing in a new coach would bring a fresh new look to the panthers. And know I am not just talking bout just Bill Cowher either. Just a new coach to give panthers a new feel. So far in these 3 preseason games I have not seen hardly any type of good pressure from carolina front four. The offense is doing a decent job right now. But if carolina should go 4-12 don't be surprise to see a new coach in carolina next year.

[TheRealDeal]

I think that this will carry over to the regular season. I'm afraid it's going to be a long season.

I'm wondering if stripping the ball and creating turnovers has been emphasized in practice and the players are trying too much to do that rather than wrap up and have the 2nd or 3rd guy strip. I too feel it will carry into the regular season if not addressed ASAP

[rko396]

i dono if u were watching the Atl game as well but after watchign Turner.....wow. Our great tackling + Turners new toughness and strength is not gunna fare well

[Fox007]

Yea, it kind of defeats the purpose if you don't strip the ball when you try, but you also don't even tackle them.

The ol' run up touch em and let them by you strategy isn't really gonna cut it.

[Delhommey]

I don't care what it costs us. I want Bobby Bouche.

[Wither]

I could pick 5 random middle-aged guys from the neighborhood and we could do a better job tackling than I saw from the Panthers tonight.

Hell, I might even call up my grandpa who is on oxygen and doesn't walk to show them how to tackle.

[Carolinafan320]

im thinking the Carolina defense is not a good fantasy option this year:mad:

[Sword]

poor tackling can be fixed with good practice...let's just hope they start practicing to tackle more and only strip when you have a firm grip on your opponent

[Chaos]

Tackling? What is that?

- Quinton Teal

[Delhommey]

I think injuries led to fear. Fear led to lighter practices. Lighter practices lead to poor tackling. Poor tackling leads to suffering.

[rko396]

suffering = dealing with 1996 success then turning around and going thru the 1997 season , 2003 then 2004, 2005 then 2006, and now 2008....

[Peppers90 NC]

im thinking the Carolina defense is not a good fantasy option this year:mad:

thats a shame, get your fantasies out of here!!!!