Panthers redefine 'Bend don't break'

[Rod Butsecks]

(By Charles Chandler, [email protected]) It all came down to the red zone on Carolina's end of the field, a precious expanse of territory starting at the 20-yard line and leading to the goal line. p/ On every other part of the field, Tampa Bay rookie quarterback Josh Freeman played like a marvel Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, but once he got near the red zone, his most important passes were caught by Panthers.

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[AKPantherFan]

translation= against a good team; we get our asses beat

[spartan_pantherfan]

translation= against a good team; we get our asses beat

pretty much, Tom Brady is not going to just get into the end zone and get only FGs or throw picks, and neither will Brees or Favre. It seems like we are going to let them march down the field and hope they make mistakes.

[House]

pretty much, Tom Brady is not going to just get into the end zone and get only FGs or throw picks, and neither will Brees or Favre. It seems like we are going to let them march down the field and hope they make mistakes.

Oh, but haven't you heard? If Fox will remove the chain of oppression that is schackled to Matt Moore's right arm we will readily score 49 points + a game. No need to have a D.

[grateflday]

This is why I am sick and tired of Fox Ball. His style of play depends on the defense HAVING TO get turnovers in order to win. They cant win a game unless they get a bunch of turnovers. This just keep it close and win in the 4th Qtr crap sucks. I am sooooo hoping this franchise moves on and brings in a new HC.

And this quote pisses me off.....

They either had to kick field goals or we caused turnovers," said defensive tackle Damione Lewis. "That's what I've been talking about (needing to do) all year. "That's what this defense is designed for."

I got a better idea..... how about running a defense who's philosphy is to NOT give up any yards and make a team punt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[PuntJake]

I got a better idea..... how about running a defense who's philosphy is to NOT give up any yards and make a team punt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

what a novel idea! someone should run that by fox and see what he thinks!!!

nah, depending on interceptions at the goal line of poorly thrown balls by a rookie quarterback makes for a much more exciting win!