Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

Will Bridgewater complete a single game winning drive in the 4th quarter this season?

hepcat

By hepcat,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

hepcat Grand Master

hepcat

Posted
Posted

It’s amazing how there seems to be a chance to win or tie the game in every single loss this season, and in every single loss this team finds new and mind numbing ways to fail. Those failures seem to center around QB Teddy Bridgewater. 

So sound off here, will Teddy prove us wrong and actually go and complete a game winning drive in the 4th quarter this season? And what does it mean if he doesn’t?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BrianS Veteran

BrianS

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

With all the opportunities we're getting surely someone will eventually break off a big play or something. Teddy probably isn't winning us any games. That's just not who he is as a QB.

I don't disagree . . . but isn't that something you should want in a QB?  A guy who can win you some games when you're close in the 4th?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
mav1234 Grand Master

mav1234

Posted
Posted
6 minutes ago, hepcat said:

It’s amazing how there seems to be a chance to win or tie the game in every single loss this season, and in every single loss this team finds new and mind numbing ways to fail. Those failures seem to center around QB Teddy Bridgewater. 

So sound off here, will Teddy prove us wrong and actually go and complete a game winning drive in the 4th quarter this season? And what does it mean if he doesn’t?

At some point I'm sure Teddy will have a game winning drive, but he isn't showing a propensity for being clutch.  Not a good luck for a long term guy to build around.  So, we probably go in another direction longer-term.

But the offense was good enough to win today - and many days - with slightly better play from the defense.

I don't understand how we can't force punts.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
LinvilleGorge Grand Master

LinvilleGorge

Posted
Posted
11 minutes ago, BrianS said:

I don't disagree . . . but isn't that something you should want in a QB?  A guy who can win you some games when you're close in the 4th?

Oh, it's absolutely something you should want. I think Teddy is the QB for right now. I don't think Teddy is the long-term plan. His contract screams stop gap.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
t96 Grand Master

t96

Posted
Posted
15 minutes ago, Varking said:

I still think we can package Teddy and our first for a top QB pick. 

What team picking ahead of us in the draft would want Teddy? I think we definitely grab one of the top 4 QBs even if we have to trade more draft capital to get him, but I don't think that QB will start his rookie year. Teddy will play the Alex Smith role, and he's a great option for that.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Dragoon11 Rising Star

Dragoon11

Posted
Posted

Guys, this is the same issue the 2013 and 2014 Panthers had with Cam... Young teams have to LEARN how to win the close one's. How many close games did the Panthers lose in those early years with Cam, then in 2015 it all came together and they figured it out. 

It's all about being a young inexperienced team... Everyone want's instant gratification these days. Sure... it's frustrating to lose close games, really today though they fell behind by 9 points with not a lot of time left. Coming back from that was asking a lot against the super bowl champs at THEIR house. 

I do not think this team was expected to be very good this year yet... Give them some time, they will figure it out.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Varking Grand Master

Varking

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, t96 said:

What team picking ahead of us in the draft would want Teddy? I think we definitely grab one of the top 4 QBs even if we have to trade more draft capital to get him, but I don't think that QB will start his rookie year. Teddy will play the Alex Smith role, and he's a great option for that.

Giants have been really dumb lately. I’d call them. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Varking Grand Master

Varking

Posted
Posted
5 minutes ago, Dragoon11 said:

Guys, this is the same issue the 2013 and 2014 Panthers had with Cam... Young teams have to LEARN how to win the close one's. How many close games did the Panthers lose in those early years with Cam, then in 2015 it all came together and they figured it out. 

It's all about being a young inexperienced team... Everyone want's instant gratification these days. Sure... it's frustrating to lose close games, really today though they fell behind by 9 points with not a lot of time left. Coming back from that was asking a lot against the super bowl champs at THEIR house. 

I do not think this team was expected to be very good this year yet... Give them some time, they will figure it out.

Saying we were down 9 late and asking for a miracle comeback ignores the fact we were up by more than that early. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
t96 Grand Master

t96

Posted
Posted
8 minutes ago, Dragoon11 said:

Guys, this is the same issue the 2013 and 2014 Panthers had with Cam... Young teams have to LEARN how to win the close one's. How many close games did the Panthers lose in those early years with Cam, then in 2015 it all came together and they figured it out. 

It's all about being a young inexperienced team... Everyone want's instant gratification these days. Sure... it's frustrating to lose close games, really today though they fell behind by 9 points with not a lot of time left. Coming back from that was asking a lot against the super bowl champs at THEIR house. 

I do not think this team was expected to be very good this year yet... Give them some time, they will figure it out.

2013 we lost like 2 close games early in the year and then won 11 of 12 to close out the season...  2014 was a disaster and had nothing to do with learning how to win close games. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • ForJimmy
      Winning pie

      By ForJimmy · Posted

      And we just started playing competitive football. Now look we beat a decent team. We can celebrate winning, it will be ok…
    • CamWhoaaCam
      So Kyler Murray gets praised as the best little QB...

      By CamWhoaaCam · Posted

    • SmokinwithWilly
      So Kyler Murray gets praised as the best little QB...

      By SmokinwithWilly · Posted

      It doesn't matter if you give him a new WR1. To do it you have to devoted MORE resources to him. At some point you have to stop or there's nothing left for the defense. Our defense looks like scrubs because that's what we've got because we've spent a shitload on offense. He got a 1st round WR and a shiny new RB in round 2.  Bryce had a couple of good games but we are not competing against the Chiefs or Eagles. They're headed to the playoffs with realistic SB aspirations and we're headed to a top 10 pick. Those teams have competed for an entire season where the Panthers have ummm... They've almost gotten to as many wins as Matt Rhule in a season.  Would you rather have Bryce or Lamar? Because we've spent more on Bryce and to build around him than what it would have cost to trade for Lamar.  This team can't get better when it's having to devote everything to making it possible for our #1 QB god to play average NFL football.  I may end up being wrong and Bryce may become the GOAT. But one thing you won't see me doing is flip flopping on where I stand every couple of weeks because he has good or bad games. I think Bryce is our version of Daniel Jones and I think we're going to fug ourselves pretending he's Pat Mahomes. 
×
×
  • Create New...