Overreacting to Preseason Games

[t96]

Huddle, you've done it yet again. You've appointed Jarrett Boykin our #1 WR based on 6 catches against the Dolphins 2s and 3s (on 12 targets). Corey Brown isn't making the team because of 1 drop. And you've even gone as far as to put Wegher ahead of Tolbert, CAP and Todman based on a few, albeit very impressive, runs against the opposing team's 3s. Last week you appointed Rakim Cox our starting DE. Hell, now Terry Redden is better than Cole and Dwan according to you. Just layoff on making vast predictions based on a few plays in a preseason game. I can't imagine what this place will be like after Friday if we get absolutely lit up in all facets of the game by New England.  Only 3 more weeks of this before we can finally get some meaningful football. Please just allow the Huddle to be at least bearable until the 13th.

[Mother Grabber]

but, we're 2-0!!!!!

[uncfan888]

I'd just try not to take it seriously.  It happens every preseason 

[stankowalski]

Lot's of hyperbole there.  I'll just say that so far, I'm not happy with the performance of most of our starters.

[caatfan]

Did you ever try and keep your leg from moving when the doc hit it with that little hammer? It's gonna jerk, no matter what you do. 

It's nice to see some guys do well who we're worried about or not expecting much from. If that means some people blowing 'em up into starters or stars I can deal with it.

[firstdayfan]

I must be much better at filtering out bs than you are because I haven't seen anyone say any of that stuff.

But, you know, good for you.  Nothing hypocritical at all about overreacting to overreactions.

[Mr. Scot]

Good luck on that front.

[jimfear]

I don't disagree at all, but by that rationale, I'd say panthers.com, @panthers, etc are doing the same thing.  We're 2-0!  Yahoo!  Our first team units have looked shaky but all that matters is the final score.  Pay no attention to the man behind the curtain.

[Castavar]

I don't see how Tolbert and Philly Brown are overreactions. Tolbert is noticebly slower (even last year) and his receiving skills are declining (not to mention he will be 30 this year). Some new blood and his extra cap space could not hurt. As for Philly Brown, his roster spot is not a given, and don't act like Boykin is some scrub that hasn't had production in the NFL. Claiming him the #2 is not an overraction. I would much rather have him as #2 than Brown. The rest I agree are overreactions.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Tolbert is a tough one but clearly is on the bubble. Brown had been having a nice camp so one bad night shouldn't put him on the bubble. Then again I am sure he isn't guaranteed a roster spot.

Unless we are stupid, you find Wegher a spot on this roster.  Unless of course you want to let another team scoop him up. While I agree it has been against 3rd teams.  His speed, vision and ability to hit the hole are obvious good RB qualities whether with ones or threes.  If anything he has deserved a shot with better competition.

[top dawg]

Well, some people are just as guilty of holding on to the past and making legends out of JAGs because of a couple of plays out of an entire season.  This is not about hyperbole or holding on to people because you like them, or because they have been around for a long time.  There's much too much of that on the Huddle.  Gettleman has made me believe: There is no place for emotion when you're trying to build a champion. Those who are good guys and have served you well can be given their much-deserved pat on the back as you see them out the door. But sometimes change is just necessary.

[DaveThePanther2008]

I think with the talent level we have.  It is going to be the Norm every season that we are shocked to see a name get cut from this team.  Clearly going to be interesting in two weeks when the final roster is posted.

[KJ89]

Lot's of hyperbole there.  I'll just say that so far, I'm not happy with the performance of most of our starters.

It's preseason. No gameplan, watered down offense. Starting offenses never do well against starting defenses.

[top dawg]

Under-reaction to mediocrity because you're clouded by emotion or refuse to raise your expectation is the other side of the coin.