Panthers Open 1st and 10...

[firstdayfan]

John Clayton's previews of the best games of the Week and the Panthers vs Eagles lead the way.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview09/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&page=1stand10/09week1

After reading this article is anyone else a little upset at the lack of respect the Panthers are getting lately? I know we like to fly under the radar but I'm so tired of hearing about the Falcons and Saints (especially the Saints). I don't think I'm crazy when I say that the Panthers and Cowboys (another team that no one talks about) could be meeting again in a wildcard game come January.

[Fireball77]

Pretty pass offense teams and the upstarts from the prior year are usually the ones the media drools on. Normal.

[Wither]

I don't really think it's disrespect. More like, they just haven't given the Panthers a thought. That's good for the Panthers, and very dangerous for anyone who hasn't taken them into consideration.

[Brandon]

I hate the whole "under the radar" thing because it's bollocks, but I am very frustrated at how we are regarded in the media. You'll basically hear one thing being brought up about the Panthers EVERY time, Jake's game against the Cardinals. God forbid they actually talk about things relevant to this year...

[Fireball77]

Also, the STEELERS aren't getting any love. You know, the champs. Why? NO PRETTY PASSING OFFENSE. One of the ALL TIME BEST DEFENSES EVER in an era that favors offense rules wise, and no love. That tells me everything I need to know about the media and what it likes.

[Wither]

I hate the whole "under the radar" thing because it's bollocks [...]

Why is that? Being in the limelight means that your mistakes are highlighted further (hence why you only hear about Jake's performance).

Also, I think it's quite normal for the media to latch onto passing teams. Passes are often more difficult and spectacular, just by nature of the football going from one player to another at a distance. There doesn't appear to be much excitement in running because the player already has the ball, and gaining "only" 5 yards isn't fun to watch (for many people).

[N1kkadeemuz]

John Clayton's previews of the best games of the Week and the Panthers vs Eagles lead the way.

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/preview09/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&page=1stand10/09week1

After reading this article is anyone else a little upset at the lack of respect the Panthers are getting lately? I know we like to fly under the radar but I'm so tired of hearing about the Falcons and Saints (especially the Saints). I don't think I'm crazy when I say that the Panthers and Cowboys (another team that no one talks about) could be meeting again in a wildcard game come January.

typo??

[Jaxel]

Also, the STEELERS aren't getting any love. You know, the champs. Why? NO PRETTY PASSING OFFENSE. One of the ALL TIME BEST DEFENSES EVER in an era that favors offense rules wise, and no love. That tells me everything I need to know about the media and what it likes.

The Steelers are virtually being picked across the board by every analyst to repeat. Hows that not getting love?

[Fireball77]

I haven't heard that. Yes I have heard some repeat talk but vast media love like the Falcons or someone else? Nope.

[Jaxel]

It's like was mentioned. Because they are the upstart and coming team, the new bling, but the love for the steelers has certainly not diminished, in my opinion.

[firstdayfan]

typo??

No, I think without TO they could be very good. As far as the panthers it amazes me that with the talent we have on both sides of the ball why we aren't picked more to go to the playoffs. The excuse I keep hearing is that our schedule is so tough which is nice but the rest of the NFC South plays virtually the same schedule.

[joemac]

Im really not getting all the love for the Falcons lately. 99% of the previews that I have seen have them winning the South. Am I missing something here? Do they really have a better team, top to bottom, than we do?

I would say that possibly QB is the only advantage they have against us.....and Im not going to start slobbing Matty Ice's knob just yet. Yes, he had a decent rookie year, but Jesus, you would think that he put up Brady numbers last year the way people are talking about him.

We have better RB's

Better O-Line

Better WR's

D-Line is about even

Better LB's

Better DB's

I really dont understand....

[Sam Mills Fan]

I agree joemac. It's getting a little ridiculous. Talk about paper champs.

[bLACKpANTHER]

Im really not getting all the love for the Falcons lately. 99% of the previews that I have seen have them winning the South. Am I missing something here? Do they really have a better team, top to bottom, than we do?

I would say that possibly QB is the only advantage they have against us.....and Im not going to start slobbing Matty Ice's knob just yet. Yes, he had a decent rookie year, but Jesus, you would think that he put up Brady numbers last year the way people are talking about him.

We have better RB's

Better O-Line

Better WR's Mcnabb makes their core better

D-Line is about even

Better LB's

Better DB's Asante Samuel??

I really dont understand....

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