What a waste of a season, what a waste of a roster

[pamlicopanther]

Please explain how these comments can both be true.

Don't try to think logically or present fact - Won't work with some people.

[PantherDude]

Because Brady got in the way.

That true.

No one is saying that having an elite quarterback guarantees a superbowl. But it certainly helps.

Gotcha. But some here tend to imply any elite QB will give them a SB easily like it can happend for real, when it didn't with Marino playing on the Dolphins.

But what some, including me, believe is that having a good consistent QB, along with some improvements on the dline, would make us a Superbowl contender.

At least you didn't imply a elite QB will give us a SB win easily. And agree with this one. We need to fix others thing, not just the QB alone.

IMO, Fox is a better than average coach. But he does have some flaws, and not improving the QB situation is at the top of the list of flaws.

We need better QB coach as well. It important to have that.

[Argus Plexus]

How to win the SB in five or less seasons:

Offense

Overview:

This offense needs a new leader, a good second string, and to be more efficient. Not to mention the need for a new leader.

QB:

Draft a QB ASAP and groom him into a good QB. Doesn't have to be the next Drew Brees, but someone who can throw accurately enough for Smitty or Moose (Possibly Kenny Moore in a few seasons?) on short passes. He will also need to bomb it if needed. He needs to know how to fall onto the ball if the O-Line happens to fall apart, or how to run if he's in trouble and he sees a hole.

- Draft a smart, efficient, tough QB

O-Line:

Gross will be back better than ever next season and will be an elite tackle for many seasons to come. Basically, the O-Line's main problem is they have very few good backups. Injuries do happen at these positions, and you HAVE to have someone good who can step in.

- Get a decent second string

RB:

No problems here. Train Goodson's hands.

- Keep things how they are, train Goodson

TE:

No problems here. Train Barnidge.

- Keep things how they are, train Barnidge

WR:

No problems here. Train Kenny Moore.

- Keep things how they are, train Kenny Moore

FB:

No problems here. Train Fiametta.

- Keep things how they are, train Fiametta

Defense

Overview:

The Panthers have one of the most elite pass defenses in the league, but they need to learn how to defend against the run better.

D-Line:

Same as O-Line. I would prefer Julius sign a long term contract. Train Everette Brown, and teach him to speed rush instead of bull rush. DT spot is filled with Tank and Kemo. NEED A RELIABLE SECOND STRING BADLY.

- Get a reliable second string, Sign Julius on a long term contract, train Brown

LB:

Beason and Davis can stay. Naill isn't producing like he used to. Move Connor into Diggs's place. Other than that, no problems at all.

- Give Connor a chance in place of Diggs

CB:

No problems here. Train Captain Money.

- Keep things how they are, train Captain Money

S:

No real problems here. Start Martin instead of Godfrey.

- Start Martin alongside Harris

Special Teams

Overview:

Special Teams have been riddled with problems since day one this season. Whether it's horrible containment in the form of missed tackles, pathetic blocked attempts, or total fug ups (Dante in the TB game). Minor problems that all add up to make an overall bad Special Teams unit.

Kickers(Punting):

Absolute perfection is needed.

- Hone your skills as far as accuracy

Kickers(FGs):

No problems here at all.

- Keep things the way they are

Defending a Punter/FG:

No more blocked kicks or FGs. Absolute perfection is needed.

- Hone your skills

Defending against Punt Returns:

Keyword is CONTAINMENT. You CANNOT let them run all over you anymore. It's almost sad to watch the other team run all over you like that.

- No more missed tackles

Returning Punts:

Lots of new guys on the Punt Returning Roster. In a season or two, we will have a nasty punt returner in either Kenny Moore, Captain Money, Mike Goodson, or Tyrell Sutton.

- Train the new guys

Coaching

Overview:

Coaching is the single biggest Achilles heel on this team. Any coach that I don't mention is doing just fine.

HC:

Fox has to go. He overlooks too much, and it has gone too far.

OC:

Who passes when you have the best run-duo in the league? Davidson has to go.

DC:

I have to mention him. Meeks is doing a damn fine job. I hope he sticks around for years to come.

QB Coach:

When he stopped coaching Delhomme, he stopped throwing INTs. Connection? A coach who can groom a new QB.

Special Teams Coach:

Obviously, he is not doing his job. I have lost faith in him.

Administration

Overview:

I have no problems with the Administration except for one guy...

GM:

Marty Hurney has made one bad decision after another, and has done nothing but put this team on hold. He needs to go. You NEVER sell a 1st round draft pick, cause you never know when you might need it.

[Kevin Greene]

We are a mediocre team that just had two major injuries to key players.

I'm sorry that's hard to understand.

You have trouble understanding 13 rushes for 122 yards for DWill vs 42 Delhomme pass plays?

Yeah

[Kevin Greene]

BUT BUT BUT

If we just bench Jake and Fire Fox and Fire Hurney it's all OK!

OK

[robtrox0]

somebodys on a roll

[MadHatter]

Holy poo....I can't believe that Kevin Greene bumped a thread that was over a year old.

Has to be a Huddle Record.