Is it time to play the rookie linebackers?

[Jeremy Igo]

The Carolina Panthers have two rookie linebackers that made the final roster. Andre Smith and Jermaine Carter. 

 

Should the Panthers now play these guys in the game and give them some much needed experience going into next season? Carter in particular has shown great aptitude. 

[juliosantos]

yea

[Jmac]

I say cut all the fat where possible on this defense and start to rebuild. I can't watch this sh$t show anymore.

[Hotsauce]

It won’t happen. Again Ron is doing everything he can to win as to try to preserve either a winning record/somehow squeak into playoffs, or finish 8-8.

If he loses out or goes 1-3, he’s 100% fired. 

If he were to win 2 out of the last 3, or win out (el. ohh. el.), it could be debatable that he is not fired. So he plays all of his guys because he is still in the “win at all costs” mode. 

 

This all sucks because imagine what getting young player evaluation could mean for next year. 

[Eazy-E]

Ron playing potential young talent? Now that’s funny.

[Carolina Cajun]

Yup, Season is toast.  Start Carter, rotate Smith heavily, Start Gaulden.  Who knows, some of these young bucs could flourish, won't do it though if we never give em a shot.

[beastson]

Can they rush the QB cause in the draft that's who we need to be aiming for. LB's and DE's that can rush the QB

[Jeremy Igo]

4 minutes ago, beastson said:

Can they rush the QB cause in the draft that's who we need to be aiming for. LB's and DE's that can rush the QB

That is what they were particularly interested in Andre Smith for in training camp.

[Untouchable]

There's some expensive contracts there that might need to come off the books.  In a lost season you might as well figure out if you have players that could replace them or at the very least have something to stay around into the future.  Gaulden and Elder come to mind of players that need to go in right now too.

[Shocker]

Yes definitely and play Haynes as well.  

[PantherPhann89]

We need to treat the rest of the season like a 4th pre-season game, so we can learn what we've got an know who to keep...

[Jon Snow]

It won't matter because they aren't anything special, just jags.  Neither will make the team next season.

[ThPantherFan]

I've supported Ron from the beginning and still believe he's a good coach.  What has happened?  I use to think it was what he was given to work with but now I have to lean towards what some of you are saying about him saving his job.  Cam is hurt.  That we all agree on.  It's time for Cam to get better and just an off season is not going to do it.  If Heinke(sp) can come in and be accurate with his throws we stand a better chance of winning against the saints.  He would get much needed experience.  I'm not opposed of bringing in others from your backup line as someone suggested.  I'm okay ending the season without winning out if we grow for the future.  I hate to say this but I, too, believe Ron is out after this year no matter what our ranking is.

[ThPantherFan]

5 minutes ago, Jon Snow said:

It won't matter because they aren't anything special, just jags.  Neither will make the team next season.

Want know until we try them.