Postgame thoughts. Preseason game 2

[BPF]

3rd team = real bad, cuts are obvious, and the 3rd string oline will be slinging insurance soon.

2nd team = competitive and not awful

1st team O = unknown

1st team D = will be elite, got gashed on a run and then got an int. 

[NYPantherFan]

Depth is a concern for me along the O-Line and at LB. I think we already knew that going into the pre-season.

Fitterer should be on the phone calling up any kicker they can get their hands on.

[TheSpecialJuan]

- Terrace Marshall, Tommy Tremble, Chubba Hubbard were once again very good

- Oline still cannot run block 

- Burns, Reddick, and Frankie Luvu were terrific 

 

[rippadonn]

More than six wins may be a miracle.

[ncfan]

1st team OL.  I’m going to go back and watch this week.  But they seemed to do a pretty dam good job in Pass Pro.   
they did struggle in the red zone getting absolutely zero push.

in pass pro in the redzone they held on, but the WR’s really struggled to get open.  Agree with the poster above that maybe we see Sam scramble in that situation in a actual game.

[Luciu5]

Not good enough.  Looking at both weeks so far, our red zone issues do not seem resolved.  I'm starting to question if it's Joe Brady.  Slye has to go asap.

[Byrdman4real]

8 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

- Terrace Marshall, Tommy Tremble, Chubba Hubbard were once again very good

- Oline still cannot run block 

- Burns, Reddick, and Frankie Luvu were terrific 

 

Would add S. Smith 

[Rags]

Still worried about our redzone, but i don't think any of the looks on the goal line were very pass friendly. 

Sam looked okay. A bit jittery but didn't panic. 

Our D-line has depth for days. Luvu has been a pleasant surprise, could be our Kerr this year.  And it also seems like we can have some faith in some of our developmental corners in STO and Taylor.

Terrance Marshall and Shi Smith are good WRs. I wouldn't be surprised to see David Moore become the odd man out.

My hot take is Tremble would become the Chinn of this season among the fanbase. Dude is just violent. 

Steve was good but a little awkward. I think he has a little bit of trouble filtering his takes from Steve Smith take to commentator take, that all said, I hope he sticks around for preseason games. It's a treat to hear his takes.

Edited August 22, 2021 by Rags

[TheCasillas]

9 minutes ago, rippadonn said:

More than six wins may be a miracle.

With our second and third stringers…. Yes. It would be a miracle.

[Harbingers]

30 minutes ago, OnlyPantherFaninMaine said:

Missed the game again tonight. How did Horn look out there?

One of if not the only bright spot. 

[CRA]

32 minutes ago, OnlyPantherFaninMaine said:

Missed the game again tonight. How did Horn look out there?

He didn’t catch any action that I saw 

they had a backup QB and hurt WRs.   Wasn’t really a chance to have someone test him

Steelers should given him some work….if their starters play.  Hard to guess how teams will run game 3.  Lot seemed to use game 2 as the heavy game.  Big Ben got a good many reps today 

[Baskinridge]

The good

- Defense won’t be elite but should be above average to good (top ten) 1st unit got gashed on a big run but otherwise looked pretty fast and aggressive in limited action. Some concern at linebacker and secondary but considering just two years ago it was one of the worst defenses in the league it’s going in the right direction.

- Frank Luvu stood out with the backups and will make the team.

- Grier had his best game and surprised some people.

- This draft should have lots of starters and contributors sooner rather than later. Not trying to get too hyped this early but guys from all rounds have having been showing up and playing hard. Might be one of our better drafts. Shouldn’t be too hard to accomplish since both Hurney and Gettlemen could F up a cup of coffee.

The Bad

- QB situation still sucks. I gave Grier credit but even terrible players will have their moments. Walker is really banking on his Temple connection at this moment. I don’t see him or Grier as worthy of roster spots. Probably will end up bringing in someone else’s cut or PS player. Darnold had limited action but still think he leans more towards backup quality than solid starter. Just don’t feel it with him combined with his known history. He’s our best hope out of these 3 QBs though. Also, seemed like the staff was hesitant to pass with him in the red zone. Really weird how they are handling him. Hopefully we can see more Friday.

- Bradys play calling in the red zone is still bad. Might be preseason but it’s not like we didn’t see that all of last year too. 

- Joey Slye continues to be terribly inconsistent. Need to find a new kicker.

- DBO sign. So far two preseason games and in both games the Panthers lead in penalties. I mean if it was working that would be one thing but lmao take that damn thing down.
 

 

Edited August 22, 2021 by Baskinridge

[Rags]

3 minutes ago, CRA said:

He didn’t catch any action that I saw 

 

He was targeted on that 2nd/3rd and long on the drive after the int. No breathing room and even with  a decently placed ball showed excellent timing and quick hands to deflect the ball and force an incompletion. 

yeah yeah scrub qb and likely scrub wr but technique is technique, and Horn showed excellent technique there.  

Edited August 22, 2021 by Rags

[Panthers8969]

Darnold played? I must’ve missed it. Mahomes has gotten 20x the playing time this preseason. Wonder why that is. When in nfl history has a coach gotten a new qb and not played him in the preseason. If danrold starts of slow we’ll all know why