Rivera Presser

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

.@RiverboatRonHC is at the podium now. Watch LIVE >> [http://panth.rs/6dBrIz ]

Rivera says Shaq Thompson walked into the stadium today without crutches, which Rivera viewed as a good sign.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says LB Shaq Thompson still has to get an MRI but the early prognosis is a sprained knee. http://espn.go.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0447820057221799459-4 …

Rivera says the hope is that Shaq Thompson has a sprain/bone contusion. He'll get an MRI later today. Watch LIVE > [http://panth.rs/6dBrIz ]

Ron Rivera said Cam Newton made some "really nice decisions" in the fourth quarter. Praised Greg Olsen and Jonathan Stewart, too.

Rivera credits OC Mike Shula for his play calls and also his patience shown sticking to the game plan. It obviously paid off in the end.

Rivera praised Cam Newton for a simple check down to JStew that gained 8 yards. Said it was the play of the game.

RR calls that check down “the biggest play of the game” and younger Cam doesn’t do that.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says a younger Cam Newton probably wouldn't have thrown the check down pass to Jonathan... http://espn.go.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0447820823424671276-

Ron Rivera said Panthers lost contain a few times on Russell Wilson, which was not the plan. But said that got better in second half.

Rivera praised DC Sean McDermott for calling a blitz call that resulted in a Thomas Davis sack in the second half.

While offense stayed the course, defense did too. Just executed better late and did pull out a couple of nice blitz looks that worked.

Ron Rivera said this was one of Cam Newton's best fourth quarters of his career.

Rivera credits his coordinators for sticking with game plan vs. Seattle. Added that McDermott sent a couple timely blitzes late.

Rivera says execution down the final stretch is a sign of maturity for Cam Newton & the entire team. Watch LIVE > [http://panth.rs/6dBrIz ]

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says Cam Newton earned the large contract he signed in June "and now he wants to show... http://espn.go.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0447822147482558007-4 …

Rivera says big pass plays vs Roman Harper were due in part to Russell Wilson getting too much time to throw, incl scramble play to Graham.

RR says some of the troubles Harper had vs Graham wasn’t just about Harper. Two were because of what LBs did/didn’t do.

Rivera said execution down the final stretch is a sign of maturity for Cam Newton as well as the team.

Panthers coach Ron Rivera says the big plays by Seattle TE Jimmy Graham weren't all on safeties Roman Harper and... http://espn.go.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0447822783502622272-4 …

Ron Rivera said defense playing with a chip on its shoulder and "it's not going to go away. We still have a lot to prove."

Rivera: "We have something to prove."

Ron Rivera on if Panthers losing us-vs-the-world mentality: "It's not going away. I'm not going to let it."

And for the second day in a row, Rivera references the Patriots when discussing the NFL standard. This team has big goals.

Ron Rivera called New England the "target" because they are on top of the heap as defending Super Bowl champions.

Rivera talking about other wins similar to this one vs. Seattle. Reminds me of 49ers W in '13. Out west, NFC power, huge confidence boost.

Ron Rivera didn't rest Luke Kuechly because "you do what you need to do. That (plan) went out the window."

Ron Rivera said CB Teddy Williams is in the concussion protocol. He hopes to get A.J. Klein out of protocol this week, but no guarantees.

Ron Rivera praising the special teams play of Tre Boston, who replaced a concussed Teddy Williams as gunner. Williams in protocol, btw.

Ron Rivera praised punters Brad Nortman for his hang time and directional punting on Sunday. #puntersarepeopletoo

Ron Rivera said resting LB Luke Kuechly coming off the concussion "went out the window." Kuechly started all 61... http://espn.go.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0447824261441134168-4 …

Teddy Williams in concussion protocol. He's role as gunner on punt coverage is big, but Tre Boston did fill in nicely for him.

Ron Rivera said he doesn't worry about letdown against Eagles. Said he just has to remind players of last year's loss.

 

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[Moorgan]

We also may start hearing about Williams coming back soon as well.

[The Huddler]

That was a HUGE play by Shaq. By how Lockett has been taking kicks back, i cant lie about belting out an "awww sshhiiiiit dude" when he came out the endzone. 

I was expecting the panthers to be the panthers and somehow let miracle wilson in the endzone. 

 

But we turned that corner

 

great play shaq

[Darth Biscuit]

We also may start hearing about Williams coming back soon as well.

Surely not... he looked completely out of it and he had a concussion in pre season also didn't he?

[LinvilleGorge]

Rivera praised Cam Newton for a simple check down to JStew that gained 8 yards. Said it was the play of the game.

RR calls that check down “the biggest play of the game” and younger Cam doesn’t do that.

 

If he's referring to the check down early in the final drive, I said pretty much the same thing when it happened.  That was a GREAT sign to me.  Early in his career, Cam would've been trying to push the ball downfield in that situation no matter what.  The best play to make in the NFL is the play the D is giving you.  We had plenty of time on the clock and the two minute warning plus a timeout in our pocket.  There was no need to take unnecessary risk at that point and Cam didn't.

[LinvilleGorge]

That was a HUGE play by Shaq. By how Lockett has been taking kicks back, i cant lie about belting out an "awww sshhiiiiit dude" when he came out the endzone. 

I was expecting the panthers to be the panthers and somehow let miracle wilson in the endzone. 

 

But we turned that corner

 

great play shaq

Yeah, our gunners were on point.  Lockett hurt both Shaq and Williams on returns because our guys were coming in hot and he just turtled up like a bitch at the ten yard line both times.  He absolutely didn't intend to hurt anyone and was just trying to protect himself, but it still sucks.

[uncfan888]

Surely not... he looked completely out of it and he had a concussion in pre season also didn't he?

I think he meant Darryl Williams. I expect teddy is out for a couple weeks. he got his bell rung pretty good

[KB_fan]

Surely not... he looked completely out of it and he had a concussion in pre season also didn't he?

Wrong Williams, I think.   Teddy has the concussion, but I assume the comment was about Daryl Williams our OT

[KB_fan]

Yesterday I wondered who took Teddy Williams place as gunner once he was injured.  Apparently it was Tre Boston.  Ron just said he had some big tackles during the game...

[Leeroy Jenkins PhD]

#KeepPounding

[Dave Gettleman's Shorts]

i love how it's never Roman Harper's fault. they're always making some type of excuses for him

[Moorgan]

Surely not... he looked completely out of it and he had a concussion in pre season also didn't he?

No I was talking about Darryl Williams on the offensive line coming back from his knee. I'm guessing it will be week to week from now on so we may hear more about it. If not, I'm afraid 15 just may blow the lid off this place to get some answers.

[Proudiddy]

I forgot to mention in my thread about it, but I did notice on one of graham's big catches that it appeared Luke was responsible for it because he hadn't dropped far enough back into his zone and let Graham behind him.  Seattle ran a back in front of Luke and it looked like he cheated up as a result. 

Regardless, that was ONE play I noticed.   It appeared the vast majority of Graham's big plays were against Harper in man coverage,so unless he was supposed to be double-covered, idk who else that falls on.  

That's a long way of saying, I think Ron is looking out for Roman.   Who cares, we won. 

[caatfan]

i love how it's never Roman Harper's fault. they're always making some type of excuses for him

I love how so many 'fans' poo on Harper. He's made the Pro Bowl and somebody in another thread actually called him trash today. Give the guy a break. He's a 32 yr. old safety filling a need and providing veteran leadership for young DB's. You can't upgrade every position with young talent all at once.