the o-line has issues...wait...what?

[nosuchthingasapanther]

after scanning thru some of the current threads....

...how come when last season's league leading rusher and nfl record holder has a bad game, it's a result of the panthers' defensive awesomeness...

...but when an rb of the same running style as the previously stated back has a bad outing in the very same game, it's the result of the o-line's poor play?

i guess it's just impossible to fathom that the opposing team's defense, who just happens to practice against last season's league leading rusher and nfl record holder, would have developed even the slightest clue as to how to defend against a rusher with the same running style?

[Guild]

Last year the line had issues at first as well.

[Sloth]

after scanning thru some of the current threads....

...how come when last season's league leading rusher and nfl record holder has a bad game, it's a result of the panthers' defensive awesomeness...

...but when an rb of the same running style as the previously stated back has a bad outing in the very same game, it's the result of the o-line's poor play?

i guess it's just impossible to fathom that the opposing team's defense, who just happens to practice against last season's league leading rusher and nfl record holder, would have developed even the slightest clue as to how to defend against a rusher with the same running style?

You need to be a little more subtle for this to work how you want it to.

[Dpantherman]

oline tightened up w/ Moore in, but wasn't so hot w/ Jake Delhomme in for a good portion of the season

[nosuchthingasapanther]

You need to be a little more subtle for this to work how you want it to.

i'm actually irritated that the finger is being pointed at the o-line, and no credit is being given to the opposing defense.

[OBXPantha]

i'm actually irritated that the finger is being pointed at the o-line, and no credit is being given to the opposing defense.

The same thing is happening on the other teams forum. Jeff Fisher gave us no credit at all as to why his team had trouble running the ball during the post game interview. I think the problem is a little of both. Facing a good defense and the oline still not clicking.

[Delhommey]

Always happens that way. Guarantee you that the Baltimore, New York and Nashville papers weren't talking about that great Carolina defense the day after.

[MadHatter]

i'm actually irritated that the finger is being pointed at the o-line, and no credit is being given to the opposing defense.

It is a combination of the lack of pass protection, run blocking, AND penalties that leads one to point the finger at the OLine. They have not performed well.

[Peppers90 NC]

i'm actually irritated that the finger is being pointed at the o-line, and no credit is being given to the opposing defense.

so you are suggesting that we should throw our hands up and say that the other defenses are too good to run on and not improve the oline play? members on this board overvalue our oline quality imo, we could definitely improve. all playing together will help, but we played the best last year without both of our top tackles, some cohesiveness is necessary. penalties have hurt us this preseason, i think we will work out the kinks sooner than later.

[blackcatgrowl]

It is a combination of the lack of pass protection, run blocking, AND penalties that leads one to point the finger at the OLine. They have not performed well.

This.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

so you are suggesting that we should throw our hands up and say that the other defenses are too good to run on and not improve the oline play? members on this board overvalue our oline quality imo, we could definitely improve. all playing together will help, but we played the best last year without both of our top tackles, some cohesiveness is necessary. penalties have hurt us this preseason, i think we will work out the kinks sooner than later.

no...but every once in a while, two teams face each other and it's like an unstoppable force hitting an immovable object.

in this case, it was both teams' rushing offenses and defenses.

maybe i'm one of the few people who still appreciate a good defensive standoff...where the outcome is decided by the first mistake that's made.

[Delhommey]

Our offense has not looked all that good, but they have improved. Same with the O-line except for the second stringers (three FS's in a row is grounds for execution).

[TarPanther9180]

Pass blocking was much better against the Titans, but the run blocking took a step back. D-Will got some good runs the first two games.

[pantherclaw]

I'm not sure if you've been watching all three of the games. I assume you have.

The oline hasn't been playing well. Yes, opposing defenses get some credit...as they should. That being said, I've seen our oline out right struggling. Not executing well.

The good news is, it's not the end of the world. The defense should be able to allow for another slow start by the offense. Having steve smith should also get our offense at least rolling enough for them to get their swagger back.