Overlooked Offense?

[beastson]

Is it me, or does it seem not too many people is noticing that we can do some damage on offense this year? Our running game is monstrous even more than the past 2 years IMO. Stew healthy and D.Will back healthy and is now going into their 3rd season together. Our O-line still will dominate

But to me the key this year will be play calling. I think our coaching staff see that we can do a lot this year with a QB that can sling it. People question how weapons in the passing game, but to me as long as Matt spread it around to multiple people we're going to be a dangerous offense

Our O is the first thing I'm looking forward to seeing

[RealisticFan]

The biggest thing is that Stewie is 100% that has NEVER been the case since he was drafted.

[KintnerBoy]

In 2008 our defense gave up a lot of points but the offense is what kept us in each game. Of course the playoff game all that changed but the point is that we could see all that again minus the QB melt-down.

[Dpantherman]

One thing i noticed about Matt Moore that distinguishes him from Delhomme (aside from turnovers), is that he spreads the ball around. Delhomme had gotten to the point where he looked at one spot, and if it wasn't there he seemed to shut down. Moore seems more comfortable if his first read isn't there

[Future of the Funchise]

[stankowalski]

Count me in as one of those that will be shocked if we are over .500. Matt Moore is largely unproven, and if he is the starter it won't take long for other teams to figure him out. He's still better than Delhomme after the injury though. Also, not having a proven second receiver is going to hurt if somebody doesn't step up. We will be turned into a one dimensional team real quick and then we won't even be able to run the ball effectively.

Don't even get me started on the defense.

[pantherclaw]

Honestly. our offense still has a lot to prove.

[lightsout]

The offense is overlooked and will remain so because of one thing. The media wants to believe so badly that Clausen should be the starter, and until that announcement is made, you will never hear the words "Panthers" and "contenders/playoffs/super bowl" in the same sentence. Period. Sad but true. Nobody cares that our RBs both went over 1,000 because, the way most "analysts" see it, the numbers of 1 individual player means more than what a team puts up.

Basically, like 2003 and every year since 1995, really, its "us against the world". Nobody is going to say we're going to be good, and if they do, it will be an obscene "Carolina is going to the Super Bowl! Mark it down!" statement. That way, if we do go, they can say it was a good call, and when we don't go, it will give them more of an excuse to stay away from covering the team on a national stage.

Screw the media and the "analysts". Screw trying to get "respect" from them. The only thing we can do is stay as optimistic as possible while remaining realistic. One day, our team will shine. And on that day, the Steelers, Saints, Patriots, and Colts fans will be in our position.

[Jangler]

[C-A-T-S]

We are a ground and pound offense, we will always get overlooked for the more flashier offenses, if Moore can make a few passes consistently we will be fine.

[Future of the Funchise]

:eek:did you just get pied for quoting my post? lol

thats respect...:coolgleamA:

[RealisticFan]

Hilarious:D

[Pox 08]

Panthers will never get credit for having a decent offense. Moore wasn't drafted, so he has no value, according to the media.

Matt Ryan, despite being extremely average, is billed as an "elite" qb. So everyone talks about how amazing the Falcons offense is.

No one sees the potential that we see. If Moore has a great year though, media hounds will be coming out of the woodwork claiming that they've always known that Moore was a good qb.

[PantherProfessor]

The ground game needs to start off solid, unlike in the past 2 seasons where it took 5-6 games for us to hit our stride. some of that can be attributed to injuries and play calling, but the running game will need to pickup where it left off in order for Moore to have a chance this season.

If the running game isnt dominate to open up passing lanes, then Moore could struggle and lead to Clausen getting a chance to play. That would be unfair to moore, but it could be the reality of the situation. you dont invest a 2nd round pick in a QB to let him site the bench.