"This is what we expected from day one"

[Jeremy Igo]

After Sunday's victory over the Green Bay Packers, Kawann Short was asked by the media if this Carolina Panthers 8-0 start was a surprise. 

"This is what we expected from day one" Short replied with an unwavering confidence. 

Short's emergence as a premier under tackle, and even occasional defensive end, is a huge reason why the Panthers are currently undefeated. For example, it was Short's pressure from the defensive end position that forced an intentional grounding call against the Houston Texans earlier this year. Without that penalty, the Panthers could easily have one loss. 

Kawann's latest game winning play was a pressure up the middle on Aaron Rodgers, who was forced to hurry throw the ball. That pass ended up in the hands of Thomas Davis. Without Short, that interception would not have happened. A Panthers victory would have remained in doubt.

 

Short's play resembles that of Warren Sapp. Relentlessly aggressive with a quickness that no man his size should possess. 

Short has 6 sacks this season, tied with Cincinnati's All-Pro defensive tackle Geno Atkins. Together, hey lead all defensive tackles in sacks.... and most defensive ends.

Thats right, big named DE's and OLB's like Bruce Irvin and Julius Peppers have fewer sacks than Kawann Short. 

Short has 3 more tackles, and 5 more assisted tackles than Atkins currently. I would say that is at least a Pro Bowl performance in the first half of this season, if not All Pro. 

Will we continue to see Short dominate the line of scrimmage and contribute to an undefeated record? Could be. Short does not plan on sitting on his laurels anytime soon. 

"We still have to stay humble, disciplined, and come out ready to work."

 

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[Mr. Scot]

Expecting to win is a pretty big culture change from years past.

You'll notice Rivera doesn't talk about wanting to finish a quarter of the season 3-1.

[KJ89]

It's what I expected too but I thought I was just being optimistic. 

[Mr. Scot]

It's not what I expected. I'm not going to lie about that :)

[Jmac]

Optimistic attitudes???? What is this blasphemy you speak of?

[uncfan888]

This team seems laser focused and it starts with the coach. I love the fact that Rivera didn't give them yesterday off and isn't satisfied with what they've accomplished so far 

[Mr. Scot]

I remember during Rivera's first training camp, he gave an interview where he said something about the team being able to win at least 10 games.

When I read that, I raised an eyebrow and said "Well this guy's different."

 

[L-TownCat]

19 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Expecting to win is a pretty big culture change from years past.

You'll notice Rivera doesn't talk about wanting to finish a quarter of the season 3-1.

Fox used to do that and it would piss me off.  

(raspy fox voice) "If we can get 2-2 out of the next stretch that would be good for us..."

Fug that guy

[nctarheel0619]

22 minutes ago, Jeremy Igo said:

Thats right, big named DE's and OLB's like Bruce Irvin and Julius Peppers have fewer sacks than Kawann Short. 

LOL, what?  

[PanthersATL]

I always go into each season expecting a winning/playoff/superbowl year.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have been often disappointed, but that doesn't sway me from starting each season with the same winning thoughts. Panthers are my team, no matter what happens.

[GhostP.]

I've expected to see some Topcat pics soon Jeremy!! hahaha

[electro's horse]

why are you comparing him to bruce irvin

he's garbage

[wud35]

57 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

It's not what I expected. I'm not going to lie about that :)

HATER!!!!!  Lol

[Dunn]

When looking at all he has done so far this season, if he continues on this path, I'd think he could easily be considered for Defensive player of the year.