Outscored 48-16 the last 5+ quarters

[juliosantos]

we need to make changes asap 

[cgarsmoker]

Just now, thefuzz said:

Just not up to speed on his rush defense yet.  RR and Sean must figure that it's more important to stop the run than pressure the QB....at least right now.

Really?  Not up to speed after 2 years but Jared Allen learns the defense and is able to start for us in less than a week. It seems like you made the exact same comment in a thread about running backs?  I guess every player not starting is not up to speed.  Good grief.  

[thefuzz]

5 minutes ago, cgarsmoker said:

Really?  Not up to speed after 2 years but Jared Allen learns the defense and is able to start for us in less than a week. It seems like you made the exact same comment in a thread about running backs?  I guess every player not starting is not up to speed.  Good grief.  

DE just doesn't work that way.  It takes time to master that craft, hence them being some of the highest paid players in the NFL.  Allen is a veteran player that has played in a RR type system in the past, and IMO was brought in to help out in the run game moreso than the pass game....just my opinion though.

And no, I didn't say that about the running backs, I said that about Wegher, who has not played for a real football team since 2009.

[NanuqoftheNorth]

Outscored 48-16 the last 5+ quarters

Started by Carl Spackler, 54 minutes ago

 

This stat tells me Panthers fans have no reason to take any team for granted from this point forward.

 

No telling what offense or defense is going to show up on game day

 

The cardiac cats are back. 

[Carl Spackler]

3 minutes ago, NanuqoftheNorth said:

Outscored 48-16 the last 5+ quarters

Started by Carl Spackler, 54 minutes ago

 

This stat tells me Panthers fans have no reason to take any team for granted from this point forward.

 

No telling what offense or defense is going to show up on game day

 

The cardiac cats are back. 

Which is why I get pissed at seeing all the "If we win the Super Bowl..." threads

How about we win another fuging game first?

[cgarsmoker]

9 minutes ago, thefuzz said:

DE just doesn't work that way.  It takes time to master that craft, hence them being some of the highest paid players in the NFL.  Allen is a veteran player that has played in a RR type system in the past, and IMO was brought in to help out in the run game moreso than the pass game....just my opinion though.

And no, I didn't say that about the running backs, I said that about Wegher, who has not played for a real football team since 2009.

I respectfully disagree that Ealy isn't up to speed......I generally agree with your post, I like your avatar, and after I re-read my reply, I didn't mean for it to come across so snarky.  

[thefuzz]

12 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

Which is why I get pissed at seeing all the "If we win the Super Bowl..." threads

How about we win another fuging game first?

No worries.

Ealy is a good player, maybe even great one day, but he gets sucked in on running plays a little too often for my liking, and has too many penalties.

That said, he and Allen need to be starting with CJ spelling.....again, the only reason I can think the coaches are keeping CJ out there is to try to get him ready for the playoffs...because he is a ghost.

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 hour ago, Carl Spackler said:

And it's not because they're tired. Well, it shouldn't be. A lot of getting pounded the last five quarters we've played with only one TD to show for it comes down to mistakes at every position and the loss of Bene at CB. Teams have realized our defensive gameplan works only when we have a consistent pass rush. With no pass rush, our defense is the same as it was in 2012. And the result is the same as 2012: slant, slant, chuck and pray for bullshit TD, slant, slant, rinse, lather, repeat.

Equally as perplexing has been the offense's complete failure to do anything since getting up 35-7 on the Giants. Losing Stewart has hurt us and hopefully he'll be back this week. If not, 14-2 going into the playoffs has the look of a one-game stay. He has stabilized the offense and more than his skill level, has enough of the coaches' confidence to actually keep getting carries when he's the only thing working (Sorry, CAP). 

Many will say the team just had a bad game Sunday. But in reality, what we saw Sunday was no different than what we've seen in collapses against GB, IND and NYG. Cam bailed us out (and TD against the Packers) enough to make many of us forget about our weaknesses up front – which have magnified the fact we have one player in our secondary who has any semblance of speed and coverage ability.

So what can we do to fix this, aside from changing our good-luck charms and praying something good happens and the Bucs' receivers and RBs don't shell our asses on Sunday night?

Switch up the defensive front more often. The hallmark of this team last year was its ability to recognize weaknesses and adjust. That's how, if you'll recall, guys like Norman got a chance to show what they could really do.

Go with the hot hand in every case. And remember how to fuging wrap up, and maybe even stop a third down or three. Offense scores points, but defense wins championships.

We need to take some plays from 2012 & 2013 Seattle Defense and put Shaq & Boston as our Boom. 

[Anybodyhome]

1 hour ago, cgarsmoker said:

I thought Jared Allen would be a 3rd down pass rushing specialist after CJ came back.  I don't understand why Ealy isn't starting.  If Jared Allen is legitimately a better every down player than Ealy, then Ealy must be a colossal failure.  

 

1 hour ago, Carl Spackler said:

Ealy doesn't start because he commits too many drive-extending penalties to have gained the coaching staff's trust.

Not saying he wouldn't offset those with, you know, actually playing defense, but it is what it is. 

The Panthers DEs:

Delaire: 2.5 sacks

CJ (starter): 1 sack

J. Allen (starter): 2 sacks

Addison: 5 sacks

Ealy: 5 sacks

About says it all to me. 

[FuFuLamePoo]

great post.  We have a lot of work to do

[ncsfinest21]

Addison is mean and Ealy has come along ways. He had pressure on ryan a couple times yesterday. I think CJ and that contract isnt paying off. Allen is somewhat getting there but CJ is a no show. To be honest I think Cams mind wasnt in the game. If he did in fact have a baby on Christmas day, his mind probably wasnt in it. I think he wasnt as efficient as his normally has been. Stew being out is big too but its hard to argue that when CAP was averaging nearly 8 to 9 yards a carry (he will be our number 2 next year). The offensive play calling also seemed short and alot of dink and dunks. Something wasnt right about the game planning. It wasnt explosive. 

[cardiackat88.]

Even as a fan, this has felt like an incredibly long season. Usually the seasons fly by to me.

I would imagine it's very tiring living up to the undefeated mantra, playing the same time you blew out twice in three weeks, and having little motivation.