Panthers are 3-1

[Saca312]

Did anyone expect this good of a start to the season? It's still a great start for a team that is still in the process of rebuilding.

We came in without CMC and Jaycee Horn, and still tried keeping it competitive at the end despite the daunting lead the Cowboys led up.

Do we have issues? Yes, the Oline is abysmal and our defense had a wakeup call. 

But it was unrealistic to consider this young team a 17-0 juggernaut this season. We went up against a legitimate Cowboys team and the refs calling everything in their favor. It happens.

This loss sucks, but we have a lot to look forward to. Promising talent, Sam Darnold showing might, and we have a manageable schedule ahead.

Kick off the dirt, put your heads up, and let's move on to the next game and show we can improve from this.

Edited October 3, 2021 by Saca312

[BIGH2001]

Team showed a lot of fight. Dallas was given a free touchdown in the first half that ended up being the difference. Obviously we are terrible on o-line and d-line got murdered today. However I’ll take 3-1 at this point.

[LinvilleGorge]

My concern is that we didn't look like we belonged on the field with them until they bafflingly went prevent and rested their best DB late.

[TheoJay10]

The game changed after one call. We had most of the momentum. We have to learn from this but in hindsight that bad call by the refs ruined the game for us. 

[ncstatekwi]

I will take it any Quarter of football...

[Gash]

My biggest concern after today's game is how many rushing yards the defense gave up. 

I understood the first half, trying to take away the passing game but I expected better adjustments by the defense in the second.

[Saca312]

4 minutes ago, BIGH2001 said:

Team showed a lot of fight. Dallas was given a free touchdown in the first half that ended up being the difference. Obviously we are terrible on o-line and d-line got murdered today. However I’ll take 3-1 at this point.

A lot of things didn't go our way. A bad call to try a FG when we should've punted was also an arguably bigger deal as well. Gave easy field position for the Cowboys.

We got 13 games ahead this season to prove we can get past this. I'm optimistic that this is just a small bump in the road for us that we will learn from, and anything to help a young team like this learn and improve is valuable.

We may not be the best of the NFC yet, but we are showing we have the potential for it. Just a matter of time, building up this team bit by bit, and learning from mistakes. 

Edited October 3, 2021 by Saca312

[ncstatekwi]

1 minute ago, TheoJay10 said:

The game changed after one call. We had most of the momentum. We have to learn from this but in hindsight that bad call by the refs ruined the game for us. 

Yeah that forward movement call....ughh....wish the NFL did not have announcers BALLS...b/c they would've called out the REFS way much more

[Saca312]

3 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

My concern is that we didn't look like we belonged on the field with them until they bafflingly went prevent and rested their best DB late.

First half we certainly looked competitive. Had a pathetic ref call gone our way it may have been a widely different score the first half.

Just a matter of learning and getting better from this. Mistakes and turnovers we made were easy fuel for the high powered Dallas offense. 

They have capitalized on turnovers all season thus far and this game is no different. 

Edited October 3, 2021 by Saca312

[Cornflake]

Just now, LinvilleGorge said:

My concern is that we didn't look like we belonged on the field with them until they bafflingly went prevent and rested their best DB late.

I think we looked like the better team at the half. 3rd Quarter was ugly.. I think they dialed up the pressure and all our WR routes were taking wayy to long to develop. I think we've proven that we are legit. Couple O-line pieces away from being real contenders.

 

[jopie87]

Falcons lost, Saints lost, rooting for the Pat's makes me want to get poo faced and pass out, but hopefully they can get it done and Panthers still lead division

[Chaos]

On pace for 12-4. I'll take it. 

[PanthersGOATFan336]

I hope we see them again

[Panther'sBigD]

One more off-season and we’re going to wreck poo. We just need a decent o line.