It's a Trap!

[Moorgan]

Good thing I don't believe in signs. :) 

 

Some signs should be believed:

[SOJA]

I've said it once I'll say it again, if we rattle Jameis early and get in his head- we should see a turnover fueled win. If we let him get comfortable and get into a rhythm this is going to be a close game. 

Some Huddlers honestly believe Tampa Bay is a high school squad, and obviously were oblivious to last weeks heart attack game against a worse Saints team. 

[caatfan]

I'm fine with every single Panther fan assuming we'll stroll to a win, as long as the players don't do the same. 

[TheRed]

I'm definitely taking the Bucs seriously, and I know our players will be as well.

Such is the case with any divisional game, especially on the road.

[goodoleboy]

It would not surprise me to lose this game and go on to win our next two.

If you could guarantee that I would take it in a heart beat. A Seattle/Philly win traded for a Bucs loss and starting the second quarter of the season 2-0. 

[Jon Snow]

The difference between when Carolina played NO and when Tampa played them is two things.  NO played Tampa like they knew they were going to win by default.  NO played us in all out desperation mode.  They had to beat us in order to have any semblance of a salvageable season.  That's why they played us much closer because they threw everything they could at us.   They played the Bucs as if it was an easy win and got their asses handed to them.  Different situations all together.  We will not make that mistake.

Edited October 2, 2015 by Bogart

[Panthro]

With all the water in Charlotte this might be more apropos

 

 

[wud35]

http://youtu.be/vq8G81oOHhY

 

Haha and yeah he use to do that too!

Oh yes i remember that but didn't know that was him. I hate base now, last game I watched Steve Garvey was playing. Lol  

[PandaPancake]

Line Trap?

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

The difference between when Carolina played NO and when Tampa played them is two things.  NO played Tampa like they knew they were going to win by default.  NO played us in all out desperation mode.  They had to beat us in order to have any semblance of a salvageable season.  That's why they played us much closer because they threw everything they could at us.

how do you know this

[CarolinaSamurai]

I think the majority of the fan base knows how fickle the NFL is and no win is a given. I don't expect to win every game but I hope we do. I also don't think our franchise expects wins either. Look at last night as a prime example. Ravens suck but they shut down Antonio Brown....division games are always hard fought by both teams.

[csx]

If we lose I think it will be due to having some significant injuries not because the team is overlooking the opponent. Several players stated last week that a divisional game can never be a trap game. They always know the importance of them.

[Mr. Scot]

How do you know?

Because professional players generally know better than to take anyone lightly, and our coaching staff is known to preach that message.

I don't buy this as a "trap game" for anybody but fans.

[Red Zone]

Hypothetically, if/when a FAN takes a game "lightly", how does that in any way effect the actual performance of the TEAM?

I keep asking and asking this question and nobody can seem to come up with a rational answer.

Statistically there is zero direct correlation between a fans thoughts and feelings to a players thoughts and feelings. You are correct.

i do however believe fans can have a positive effect on player motivation during critical portions of a game when they chant "Keep Pounding".