Matt Rhule Believes his culture is working, even if the wins aren't there

[Ricky Spanish]

https://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/35882/matt-rhules-rebuilding-process-for-carolina-panthers-hampered-by-turnovers-qb-play

Article by Darren Newtown at ESPN. Some Gems:

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“It’s like when you build a house, you have to take out all the old things to put in the new things,’’ Anderson said after Sunday’s 29-21 loss to the Atlanta Falcons that all but eliminated Carolina (5-8) from playoff contention. “Coach Rhule made a comment the other day. He said, ‘You can go to a team and live in the culture.’

“The situation we’re in, we’re building a culture, so it’s not going to happen overnight. We’ve just got to keep working, keep grinding.’’

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“Like many other games, just kind of self-inflicted wounds,’’ Rhule said.

Said Anderson when asked why the process isn’t showing up in results, “Just taking care of the little things. You saw the game, right?’’

Rhule noted Monday that Carolina has lost five games this season in which it committed three turnovers. He added that since one was in overtime to the Minnesota Vikings, another by three points to the Philadelphia Eagles and the one-score game Sunday, it showed his team’s grit.

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When it was suggested the Panthers have regressed instead of improved in Year 2, Rhule responded, “The concept of regression is there because we’re turning the ball over too much.’’

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Rhule’s process is built around everyone improving 1% every day. The Panthers are showing that in spurts, but not as a team, particularly down the stretch.

They went 2-6 the final half of the 2020 season. They currently are 1-4 in this second-half run.

They also have lost five straight at home, so fans are becoming disgruntled.

Rhule insists it’s not about lack of preparation or good coaching, even though he fired offensive coordinator Joe Brady prior to the Atlanta game. It’s about doing the things his process requires to be successful, starting with protecting the football.

“It’s real simple,’’ he said. “You look at the games when we win the turnover battle or tie it, we usually win. When we don’t win the turnover battle, we lose. That’s where we are. That’s where most teams are, to be quite honest, but that is where we are.’’

Guys, if we stop the turnovers, it fixes the offensive line, our run defense, our offensive play calling, and special teams coverage.

It's that simple guys.

Meanwhile Baltimore is 4-0 when they throw two or more interceptions.

[therealmjl]

If it weren’t for Urban Meyer, this clown would be the laughing stock of the NFL.

[Icege]

2 minutes ago, Ricky Spanish said:

https://www.espn.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/35882/matt-rhules-rebuilding-process-for-carolina-panthers-hampered-by-turnovers-qb-play

Article by Darren Newtown at ESPN. Some Gems:

Guys, if we stop the turnovers, it fixes the offensive line, our run defense, our offensive play calling, and special teams coverage.

It's that simple guys.

Pls sir

I can only suppress so much rage

[BIGH2001]

 Not surprising who is quoted in that article. A former Temple player who has become very rich because of rhule’s “process.”

[Biscuit]

[therealmjl]

1 minute ago, BIGH2001 said:

 Not surprising who is quoted in that article. A former Temple player who has become very rich because of rhule’s “process.”

I know right. Like Anderson is an anomaly. Everything else Rhule has touched at the pro level has turned into dust.

[Ricky Spanish]

[L-TownCat]

[PNW_PantherMan]

Rhule doesn't have a process.  All he has is generic platitudes about trying hard and improving.  He doesn't actually know how to do it.

[kungfoodude]

[WarPanthers89]

Lol the culture is as bad as the last season with John Fox. Players are already making excuses week after week and blaming everyone but themselves. I said it before and I’ll say it again, Cam Newton is the only person on the team taking responsibility and he’s been with the team Less than a month. We have a major culture issue and an even worse game plan/adjustment plan. 

[Panthercougar68]

If Rhule wants another shot he’s really gonna have to evaluate his staff and cut ties with Baylor folks

He honestly needs to hire Doug Pedersen in a OC Ass/HC spot.

When players regress it’s a sign of the staff.

Edited December 14, 2021 by Panthercougar68

[chknwing]

[Sir Big Spurr]

But he made them run and touch the “DBO” sign. Are you trying to tell me that didn’t work with NFL players?