Bullets

[MHS831]

• What exactly was the difference in the game?  One could argue it was rookie CB Jackson. A (bad?) interference call vs. Jackson, a missed tackle on Jackson, and and a TD vs. Jackson-all on the same drive.  I am not down on Jackson--he is a rookie.  I am excited about him.
• Cam was incredible--32 of 45 for 3 TDs for 335 yards and he rushed for 42 yards. 
• Smith alone had 33 yards receiving.  He had 25 yards in penalties. How much are we paying him for 8 net yards?  I know he had a TD--how many of you were a bit surprised he caught that pass?
• Lotta folks down on Funchess,  but if you took this game as his average, he has a 1200-yard season. He caught 7 passes on 9 targets for 77 yards.  That ain't bad, but you could argue that a #1 WR should get more targets...Julio Jones caught 5 balls for 64 yards on 9 targets, fwiw.
• Jarius Wright caught 5 passes on 7 targets for 64 yards--he has caught 8 passes this season--half of what he caught last year in Minnesota. 
• I am starting to wish Matt Kalil were back.
• Van Roten may not be the answer at LG after all.  Pity because RR is still looking to validate his role in selecting Amini in the second round.
• Moton is fairly solid wherever he plays.
• Thomas is coming along, but this offense without an elite TE is like a hand without a thumb.
• Bradberry was solid vs. Julio.  Some of you invested a lot of time this offseason bashing him.  JB made Julio an average player.  That'll do.
• Most of the yardage was gained when Shaq Thompson  or Mayo were playing WLB.
• When was the last time you saw Munnerlyn make a play?  a tackle?
• This to Munnerlyn, Smith:  At some point, you have to make a difference.  Check your check--we are paying you to produce.
• Not sure Vernon Butler is going to get much better.
• Cam led the team in rushing....again.  Anderson had 31 yards, on 3 carries.
• Where is Armah in the passing game?
• The panthers went on the road with a LT that was holding a cardboard sign a week ago, 2 reserve guards (essentially), and our all-pro TE on ice.  We lost by 7 to a team in the Super Bowl in 2016.  We should have lost this game even if we executed
• While Atlanta averaged 7.4 yards per play, the Panthers averaged 6.8 yards per play.
• The Panthers had 7 penalties for 49 yards and Cam was sacked twice for 17 yards.  That is 66 yards vs. Atlanta's 26 yards in the same 2 categories.

[gmonjimbo]

The problem with Funchess is that when you need a spark or a play to be made, you can't rely on him. That drop on 3rd & 2 lead to another Falcons scoring drive. 

I agree 100% on Captain. He doesn't belong in the NFL. I cringe whenever he is sent on the blitz. He doesn't have the legs anymore, so you are left with 5"8 160 mobile blocking shed. 

[caatfan]

Giving up about 170 yds. rushing didn't help. Mixon and Bernard are drooling in anticipation today.

[MHS831]

5 minutes ago, gmonjimbo said:

The problem with Funchess is that when you need a spark or a play to be made, you can't rely on him. That drop on 3rd & 2 lead to another Falcons scoring drive. 

I agree 100% on Captain. He doesn't belong in the NFL. I cringe whenever he is sent on the blitz. He doesn't have the legs anymore, so you are left with 5"8 160 mobile blocking shed. 

right about Funchess--he is not a leader---not a guy who seems to want the ball during the key moments.  He got his yards vs. prevent, for the most part.

[MHS831]

4 minutes ago, caatfan said:

Giving up about 170 yds. rushing didn't help. Mixon and Bernard are drooling in anticipation today.

It seems we have one game early every year where this happens.  They were running at Mayo and Thompson, fwiw--they were getting a blocker on them. 

[*FreeFua*]

4 minutes ago, caatfan said:

Giving up about 170 yds. rushing didn't help. Mixon and Bernard are drooling in anticipation today.

Bernard might be I doubt Mixon is

[Boxhead85]

Thanks for the positivity this morning. There's lots to look forward to for Week 3 and I hope we see more of DJ and less of Torrey next week, and hope Samuel makes it back soon, but that'll probably be after the bye. Going into the bye 2-1 vs. 1-2 will make a HUGE difference.

[JJman Returns]

I agree about Smith and Munnerlyn. They need to step it up or we should begin looking for a replacement. 

I think if we can get back Trai, DWill and Samuel then we might have one of the best offenses in football. 

Pass rush is my biggest concern. We didn't do poo against their Oline. If that becomes a trend then we are gonna have another 2011 season this year. 

Finally, for the love of god, can anyone offer a real explanation for why the hell we aren't using CJ Anderson more? Why are we running McCaffery up the middle at the 5 yard line? I just don't understand that. 

[Ricky Spanish]

3 minutes ago, MHS831 said:

It seems we have one game early every year where this happens.  They were running at Mayo and Thompson, fwiw--they were getting a blocker on them. 

Not always the case. Luke missed more tackles today than I've seen since maybe the Detroit game last year. I think the only player on defense who played decently yesterday was Bradberry. Julio is going to get his, and on the plays that he was on Julio, dude was ON Julio, the throws were just perfect. 

[GoPanthers123]

442 yards given up and I bet we never won a game when we give up that many.  

[*FreeFua*]

Munnerlyn is who he is.

Even when he does “make a play” he’s always the beneficiary of either coming off the edge untouched or having a ball tipped up to him.

I can’t remember a time Munnerlyn just straight up won his 1 on 1 and got a INT that way

Last off season was an absolute disaster. Gettleman paid Munnerlyn and Kalil top dollar at their positions and screwed us over cap wise. 

And I’m dying to get an answer as to why Vernon Butler was getting the time on the field he was. We just paid top dollar again for another DT in Poe. This defensive line rotation is getting a bit much. I’m pretty sure I even saw them bring Addison out just before a 3rd and goal play in a obvious passing situation

[MHS831]

2 hours ago, Cracka McNasty said:

Not always the case. Luke missed more tackles today than I've seen since maybe the Detroit game last year. I think the only player on defense who played decently yesterday was Bradberry. Julio is going to get his, and on the plays that he was on Julio, dude was ON Julio, the throws were just perfect. 

I was very proud of Brandberry because I defended him all spring and summer.  He is actually ahead of where Norman was, but he is not the same player.  He is coming around.

Our S play was terrible yesterday--based on the little you can see on TV and assumptions about responsibilities.

I wonder if Luke was more injured than we knew (from week 1).

[MHS831]

3 hours ago, gmonjimbo said:

The problem with Funchess is that when you need a spark or a play to be made, you can't rely on him. That drop on 3rd & 2 lead to another Falcons scoring drive. 

I agree 100% on Captain. He doesn't belong in the NFL. I cringe whenever he is sent on the blitz. He doesn't have the legs anymore, so you are left with 5"8 160 mobile blocking shed. 

with smith on O and Capt. on D, it is almost as if we are playing 10 on 11.   I watch Munneryln when a runner is headed toward him--he either whiffs or finds someone to block him. 

[Cuttinedge]

Mike Adams looked old and very slow yesterday.

On the play where  Jackson missed the tackle and then proceeded to run the Rb down. Mike Adams had the angle to make the tackle but just couldn’t make the play for lack of speed.  

And that one drive before half Atl picked on Adams the entire drive  whomever he was on is who Ryan threw it to    He’s old time to move on  

I’d rather have a rookie that’s out of position that can make up for it with talent and speed  than a old vet who’s in position but can’t make  the play  due to lack of talent & speed 

We need a legitimate safety ASAP