McDermott vs. Shula and Cam

[panthers55]

Didn't Cam play against a McDermott defense for the past 6 years every practice?

[GRWatcher]

1 hour ago, CarolinaSunday said:

I didn't watch the Bills game yesterday. Are they actually playing hard, or did they get the benefit of playing a Jets team that is tanking their season? 

I did watch the game, all of it. The offense did well when running the ball and was basically conservative. Their defense, well, uh, didn't look so good. Yeah, they stopped the Jets but it was the Jets (and why the Jets didn't run the ball more is beyond me). Bills' defense did not look like they wanted to win, like they weren't hungry enough. If something doesn't spark their d-line, our o-line is going to eat their lunch. On the bright side, Tolbert did the same 1st down & TD dances he did here, it was good to see him.

Keys to winning: (1) Stop the run game. McCoy is a beast & Tolbert a nice complement. (2) Be disciplined on ST's, stay the gap, and watch out for Brandon Tate. (3) Same offense game plan as SF pretty much, need an on-his-game Cam & a speedy WR to complement.

It won't be easy but we got this.

[RJK]

A ton of disguised coverages and blitzes. He knows cam is pedestrian at reading defenses so he'll try to confuse him. Panthers have to be on their toes next week 

[Seltzer]

I expect a bigger challenge than this week, but the fact is that Buffalo is similar to the 49ers in that they a decent defense, a solid running game, and below average QB.  McDermott will have them ready to play, but the Panthers should win based on the overall talent level if they execute on offense and give a similar defensive effort.

The encouraging thing about yesterday was that Cam came out and did much better in the 2nd Half than in the 1st.  Granted, he didn't have to do a lot given how dominant the defense and the running game was, but he seemed to be getting some of his confidence back.

Yesterday was a defacto warmup for Cam, and he did okay everything considered.  The misfire to Dickson was unacceptable, but Cam seemed to see the field good after the first couple of series and he got used to the game speed again.

I personally think our team is going to be more like the 2013 Panthers than the 2015 Panthers at this point, but who really knows based on 1 game.  I am just as cool with winning in the 20's as much as in the 30's.

If we can win the TOP, grind out long drives on the ground, and keep our defense fresh and effective, we can win a lot of games.  I'm hoping as time goes on and Cam gets back healthier we can find a way to work Samuel/Byrd/deep threat back more into the offense.

The good news is I think we got at least more game in Buffalo we can win like we did yesterday before taking on better offenses in the Saints and Patriots.

[NYPantherFan]

The Bills will have a full week of practice against Joe Webb and our offensive playbook. They will be prepared for just about everything.

[Mantis_Toboggan]

I don't think we should overlook this game. T-Mobile is a sneaky-good quarterback, and the Bills definitely have some inside info. Also, LeSean McCoy is as good a running back as there is in this league. That said, I think the defense is really what makes the difference this weekend. 

 

21 - 17 

[Daddy_Uncle]

3 hours ago, CarolinaSunday said:

I didn't watch the Bills game yesterday. Are they actually playing hard, or did they get the benefit of playing a Jets team that is tanking their season? 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxX8rfYlyx8&t=244s

Tolbert and Mccoy ran well but the Jets defense looked horrible. Guys just falling down with nobody around them. Aside from that the Bills were less than impressive.

[beastson]

Like Ron said, we have to get samuel and byrd involved. CMC is a problem as so many people key in on him.

If our D turn it up and get after the QB and stop the run, we have very good chances.

[JARROD]

4 hours ago, rayzor said:

They've also got Joe Webb spilling them beans about the offense.

Psss,... hey they are going to pass and run CMC in between heavy doses of Stewart and every once in awhile throw downfield,... 

[Diehardpanther02]

Umm, we better play better against the run.  Mccoy is much better than hyde, he had nearly 80. We cant let mccoy rush for hundred. Key is to force taylor to throw.

[Shocker]

We should just go out and smash the Bills.  Forget McKermit.

[FlamFluten]

The Bills are not the team people remember. They have heart. Just lack some talent in some positions.  The lines matchup well, both have strong DL and OL. But buffalo is probably better with he underrated Kyle Williams. 

They're not a good team but neither are the Panthers. You don't want to hear it but it's true. And I know your team well. I put hundreds on them to lose the Super Bowl. I had money in them finishing worse than Buffalo last year. This year y'all will win 6-8 games.  Keuchly is done. Davis is your best. Your backfield is a mess but young. Your DL is an enigma. Your QB a loser. Your OL underappreciated. Your RB doesn't exist save for the young kid who will eventually struggle. Your WR is a fatass. And Olsen is a god. 

[FlamFluten]

1 hour ago, FlamFluten said:

The Bills are not the team people remember. They have heart. Just lack some talent in some positions.  The lines matchup well, both have strong DL and OL. But buffalo is probably better with he underrated Kyle Williams. 

They're not a good team but neither are the Panthers. You don't want to hear it but it's true. And I know your team well. I put hundreds on them to lose the Super Bowl. I had money in them finishing worse than Buffalo last year. This year y'all will win 6-8 games.  Keuchly is done. Davis is your best. Your backfield is a mess but young. Your DL is an enigma. Your QB a loser. Your OL underappreciated. Your RB doesn't exist save for the young kid who will eventually struggle. Your WR is a fatass. And Olsen is a god. 

Is the poo thing a new thing where no one has the actual ability to discuss football so they just click an emoticon?  Wow, are we 16?  Lol smiley face hashtag heart heart 

 

Guess I won't worry to much about y'all basketball season almost here. 

[GRWatcher]

1 hour ago, FlamFluten said:

Is the poo thing a new thing where no one has the actual ability to discuss football so they just click an emoticon?  Wow, are we 16?  Lol smiley face hashtag heart heart 

 

Guess I won't worry to much about y'all basketball season almost here. 

You're not starting a discussion with that poo post. You're trying to start an argument. You're 15.