2 Biggest offseason mistakes...Benjamin and Norman

[Ppride]

#1. Letting Norman go.  This obviously has a trickle down affect on the whole defense.  In a division with the Saints, Julio Jones, and Mike Evans, you need a reliable DB who can cover a receiver 1 on 1 consistently.  You can blame all the Panthers struggles on defense on the absence of Norman.  Safeties and LBs now have to help more in the pass game, defense becomes more vulnerable to run game.  End result , once a great defense has become below average.

#2. Bringing Benjamin Back.  Panthers had the #1 offense in the league last year.  As crazy as it may sounds, bringing Benjamin back has messed up the chemistry in the offense. Cam has regressed because he is trying to force the ball to Benjamin to often instead of going thru his progression.  Until last night, Olsen hasn't had the usual impact on games he's use to, and Ginn has yet to make big plays he made all last year.  This is all due to Benjamins return.  Benjamin is way overhyped as a receiver, yes he's big, but his speed and route running is average at best.  They should have traded him.

[Mr. Scot]

Aaaaaaahhhhh, no.

[Bartin]

Did you just actually suggest we should have traded Kelvin Benjamin?

[gorillamilitia13]

He was definitely forcing it to KB in that Vikings game. Agree with point 1, point 2 is just invalid.

[uncfan888]

I saw Benjamin in the title..  Had to click and see the lunacy in person 

[Kuhndog94]

Just now, gorillamilitia13 said:

He was definitely forcing it to KB in that Vikings game. Agree with point 1, point 2 is just invalid.

I'm pretty sure he didn't even have a target until the 4th quarter...

[gorillamilitia13]

Just now, Kuhndog94 said:

I'm pretty sure he didn't even have a target until the 4th quarter...

Sarcasm my guy.

[LinvilleGorge]

[Bartin]

Just now, Kuhndog94 said:

I'm pretty sure he didn't even have a target until the 4th quarter...

he did not

[YourMomsLover]

Ummm Olsen had over 150 yards receiving, eh.

[Kuhndog94]

Just now, gorillamilitia13 said:

Sarcasm my guy.

Ah. I just wanted a reason to yell at you. So lets pretend it wasn't, please. I don't have much.

[SOJA]

Not sure what's more asinine- this thread or the one where El Dandy suggested Cam quit on this team and was angry at him for being on his scooter. 

[Peppers90 NC]

Cam threw the ball one single time to Benjamin in the Vikings game. Sooooo, no.

[Ppride]

To clarify, when I say forcing it to Benjamin, it doesn't necessarily mean throwing him the ball.  What I mean is his first look is usually Benjamin.  But guess what, Benjamin is not open because he is too slow and poor route running.  End result, Newton is holding on to the ball to long and QB sack.  Last year Newton first look was always Olsen, who was usually matched up with LBs.