Just imagine for a moment....

[Jeremy Igo]

Everyone take a moment. Put down your pop tart and just read. 

It is September 20. The Panthers travel to Tampa Bay and their rag tag group of rookies and cast offs defeat the greatest team ever assembled, the Tampa Brady Buccaneers. 

That would literally be as satisfying as a playoff victory. 

 

[GoobyPls]

Brady is washed, this Tampa team is gonna be a bigger let down than that eagles team.

[Ready 2 Win]

But, but I heard Brady was washed up, their defense was crap and their coach was questionably worthy of even an assistant coaching career in the NFL.

I will hold my satisfaction to seeing CMC start right where he left off last year. If that happens it will be a good day!

 

[ForJimmy]

It’s nice to play them early for at least one of our matchups. Maybe they will have some growing pains early.

On a side note, if the Bucs don’t make much noise this year Arians needs to go ahead and retire...

[The Huddler]

[sml1950]

The first quarter of the season will be a total crapshoot and will lead to unbalanced results.  Blowouts, upsets, TOs, injuries, penalties, long plays, etc. will all happen at higher rates than normal.  My attention will be more focused on the scheme and in game coaching decisions than personnel.  If we win early it will be a reflection on coaching more than players.

[Paa Langfart]

Anyone else going to keep a printout of the team roster by their viewing chair?

[Jeremy Igo]

1 minute ago, Paa Langfart said:

Anyone else going to keep a printout of the team roster by their viewing chair?

Hell I may need to. 

[TheCasillas]

1 hour ago, GoobyPls said:

Brady is washed, this Tampa team is gonna be a bigger let down than that eagles team.

Vegas seems to think different 

[Snake]

32 minutes ago, TheCasillas said:

Vegas seems to think different 

I would short that stock. 

[Scrumtrilescent]

Are we talking the tried and true frosted poptarts, or that new unholy amalgamation pretzel poptarts?

[Greatman77]

Not to be morbid, and I never wish for any player to get hurt, but what would the odds be for a season-ending injury for a 43 year-old QB? You can't fight off father time forever and Brady definitely looked like he was starting to get worn down last year. 

[kungfoodude]

1 hour ago, TheCasillas said:

Vegas seems to think different 

They are banking on this being the most talented receiving group he has ever played with. It definitely is.

I am curious to see how this all turns out. Brady appears to be on the decline and he is going to an offense that doesn't really suit his skills. 

[TheCasillas]

3 minutes ago, kungfoodude said:

They are banking on this being the most talented receiving group he has ever played with. It definitely is.

I am curious to see how this all turns out. Brady appears to be on the decline and he is going to an offense that doesn't really suit his skills. 

I agree with you, but ive learned over the years.... vegas somehow always knows more than me. haha