The Playoff Race..

[mountainpantherfan]

If we make the playoffs then Fox stays, Jake stays, and we have another season laced with possible mediocrity where we are all pulling our hair out over the decision to make Jake the starter again.

I will say this again. When we win its in spite of Delhomme...not because of him. Teams like us don't win the super bowl. Not with a QB that is a threat to implode on any play...

If we make the playoff, or end the season with a winning record, then I agree Fox stays and IMO that isn't a bad thing. I think it is time for Fox to move on but it isn't because I think he is a bad coach. I just think his time in Carolina has come to a end and new scenory for both him and the Panther would probably be a good thing.

However, if Fox and Hurney somehow end up saving their jobs this season you are completely correct it will be in spite of Jake. No way they come back next season will him even on the team. They will cut him if they have to but I think Jerry will end up working out a retirement "bonus" and Jake will call it quites based on issues from his surgeroy, which in reality is probably the truth.

[CharlotteBeer.com]

However, if Fox and Hurney somehow end up saving their jobs this season you are completely correct it will be in spite of Jake. No way they come back next season will him even on the team. They will cut him if they have to but I think Jerry will end up working out a retirement "bonus" and Jake will call it quites based on issues from his surgeroy, which in reality is probably the truth.

I have to disagree.

After extending Jake's contract, we would do well to keep him on the roster as the back up. He knows our system as well as anybody and obviously has a huge lockerroom presence.

I know Jake probably wouldn't start on any other team, but he'd be the perfect backup quarterback for this team, especially if they're looking to groom a young quarterback.

[OneBadassCat]

I have to disagree.

After extending Jake's contract, we would do well to keep him on the roster as the back up. He knows our system as well as anybody and obviously has a huge lockerroom presence.

I know Jake probably wouldn't start on any other team, but he'd be the perfect backup quarterback for this team, especially if they're looking to groom a young quarterback.

Not sure Jake would take the backup role. Plus the offense are used to Jake being the leader. Smitty and Gross consider them " their guy". But I think we need a new QB here anyway. I would like to Jake to be our back up but I'm not sure how that would work out.

[Guild]

Best case scenario is a split with NO and ATL, sweeping the three lesser teams out of the way (Tampa, Mia, and the NYJ) and 1 win out of the big three non divisions to finish 9-7.

The BEST case scenario is that we go undefeated from here until the end of the game on February 7.

Maybe you meant somewhat realistic best case scenario?

[CatfanMO]

We control our destiny. a 12-4 team will make playoffs.

[III]

you lost me at;

"We beat New Orleans (4-4)"

[CharlotteBeer.com]

We control our destiny.

Can we please, as a forum, agree to stop using this phrase (or, if you must use it, use it only in jest).

It's really the most overused and meaningless football cliche I've ever heard. What team doesn't control their own destiny?

[njpanther]

Here are the current standings:

New Orleans 7 0 0 1.000

Minnesota 7 1 0 .875

Philadelphia 5 2 0 .714

Dallas 5 2 0 .714

NY Giants 5 3 0 .625

Green Bay 4 3 0 .571

Atlanta 4 3 0 .571

Chicago 4 3 0 .571

Arizona 4 3 0 .571

San Francisco 3 4 0 .429

Carolina 3 4 0 .429

First of all:

The division winners get in.. so far.. Minnesota, New Orleans, Arizona, & Philly

Secondly:

The next 2 best teams get in.. so far.. Dallas & New York

Scenario:

We beat New Orleans (4-4)

Byes: Minnesota

Dallas and Philly play, one of these teams will fall to 5-3

Chicago and Arizona play, one of these teams will fall to 4-4

IF San Fran loses to TENN, they fall to 3-5

IF Green Bay and ATL lose, they fall to 4-4

IF NY loses they fall to 5-4

New Standings:

New Orleans 7-1

Minnesota 7-1

Philly 6-2

Dallas 5-3

NY 5-4

ARIZ 5-3

GB 4-4

ATL 4-4

CHI 4-4

CAROLINA 4-4

SAN FRAN 3-5

The playoff teams would then be Division leaders: NO, MINN, PHIL, AZ

The wild cards would be: DALL & NY

All the other teams are only one game out... including us!

Although we have lost a lot of these tie breakers.. our upcoming schedule is favorable to get HOTTT!!

And I know a lot of this is speculation.. although not too far fetched... but this is the NFL.. you never know what can happen..

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My point is... for those that think we are finished for the season.. think again!

After New Orleans our next four games are ATL, MIA, NYJ, TB with 3 of 4 at home (@NYJ)...

they have a combined record of 11-18...

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JUST MY OPINION!!!!

Can you do this with if we lose to the Saints?