Will you be happy with just a good showing?

[top dawg]

The way that the pre-season went, in regards to us looking out of kilter (particularly on defense), would you be happy if we had a good showing in a losing effort? I know that moral victories really don't exist in football, but it's only the first game against a team that is arguably a top contender in the NFC (from a week 1 standpoint). Deep down, would you get a sense of satisfaction with JUST a good showing?

[rodeo]

i would be a lot more optimistic about the season if that were to happen. i would prefer a win, however.

[niblet]

No, not when I'm expecting a win.

We were 12-4 and the 2 seed in the NFC last year.

[2jakefansinva]

On the road.....maybe. At home....I'm expecting an asswhopping.

[FLpanfan]

Expecting a win, I'd be disappointed with anything less.

But not only are the Eagles considered a top NFC contender, I believe ESPN's power rankings has them at #4 in the NFL. I think that's mostly because they've been sucking off Mike Vick, because we're ranked like 14th and I'm pretty sure we're a better team.

[pharmDmba]

The way that the pre-season went, in regards to us looking out of kilter (particularly on defense), would you be happy if we had a good showing in a losing effort? I know that moral victories really don't exist in football, but it's only the first game against a team that is arguably a top contender in the NFC (from a week 1 standpoint). Deep down, would you get a sense of satisfaction with JUST a good showing?

I am not approaching this season with a sense of pending loss prior to the first snap. Panthers fans have to be the most pessimistic fans on the planet. Any given Sunday baby. I think we are going to shock the country again. Final score 31-10 Panthers with DeAngelo going for 125 and 2 scores, a TE (likely King) going for at least 80yds on drop offs across the middle, Smitty scoring once, and D. Jarrett showing up with a fade to the right corner.

Let's go CATS!!!!!!

[Happy Panther]

Heck I would almost want a blowout loss instead of a near miss. Wake these guys up

[panthers2u]

I'm genetically engineered to expect nothing less than a win.

I try to be rational about it...but it doesn't help.

If we lose I'll be pi**sed no matter what.

[JungleCat]

I want a win too. Our team hasn't been in a game since they beat the Saints last year. It's time to play football, damn it.

[Kevin Greene]

No, I'll gladly take an ugly W.

[monstercat]

I won't be happy with anything but a win. I do believe this team is gonna get better and better as the season goes along though, so I won't panic if we lose either. It's a long long season.

[AKPantherFan]

win

nothing less...

[PantherFan4Ever]

No. I expect this team to win.

[Fireball77]

They usually start the season a bit slow so though I will be unhappy if they lose, I won't think it spells TEH DOOM. And I don't expect a W today anyway. Losing while looking good can cut either way depending on the mindset of the team IMO.They could feel OK we are better than this and just kind of blow it off, or it could inspire them to correct things. Week 1 is almost always a weird week anyway.