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[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

At this point last year, I was paying much more attention to the rest of the league because I had resigned myself to the Panthers being, shall we say, sub-par.

This year, the Panthers are still very much a sub-par team. But the difference is that I'm still glued to the team because the future of the franchise is on the field. A few players from last years draft are starting to come into their own, and the rookies this year are showing a lot of growth from April to September. As a result, I have a lot of optomism for the days ahead.

No, I don't think the Panthers are making a playoff run this year. In fact, I'm pretty sure when all is said and done we'll be fourth in the NFCS. But I have hope now, and that's more than I can say for last year's 0-3 start. Once these kids shake off the rookie woes, we'll be a threat, and you can mark my words on that.

Can't wait to see what happens next week.

P.S. - Jerry should really rethink his stance on a work stoppage next year. With a team this young, losing a year of playing time will cripple us for a decade.

[rico6]

Jerry's already shown his colors with his actions this offseason. He should be fortunate that his stadium is filled with the fans on Sundays.

[Dpantherman]

Clausen will get better. we showed potential to move the ball. lots of turnovers did us in. Take away the turnovers, and we win no doubt. its discipline. But over course we get alot of we are the worst team ever, and all of the other BS, bc thats just how some people are. they can't find anything positive. and then mock you because you have optimism. I'm not going to go there. I refuse to

[mav1234]

Actually, I agree. In past seasons, panthers losses killed me. Now, they hurt, but I don't mind it quite as much considering the flashes of improvement our young players are making.

Of course, I still curse like a sailor during the game.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

Its not just Clausen, mind you. Yeah, I believe in the kid and think he can survive being mismanaged by the coaches. But there are a lot of bright points to these young guns we've got right now. Just need em to get a little more experience, that's all.

[BIGH2001]

Can't wait to see what happens next week.

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?????????. 42-6, if we are lucky.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

?????????. 42-6, if we are lucky.

You're still worried about winning?

Oh honey, no, sit down.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Like I've said before, as crazy as it sounds, I think we've got a better shot of winning next week than we've had all season.

Just gotta be smart with the ball.

Oh, and Jimmy Clausen, he needs to stay the starting QB.

[rayzor]

yeah, i'm the same way. i've given up hope that this season will have many wins but i do think that there is a lot of young potential on this team. once we get a coaching staff that is competent and in it for the long haul we should be pretty good. not crazy about the receivers, though. that is the one thing i feel the worst about.

hopefully the next coach will want to take advantage of FA and get some receiving talent in here.

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

I think if Clausen can build a good chemistry with Lafell and Gettis, we're in a good posistion. Outside of the mistakes today, the three of them seemed to pull together in a lot of promising ways. It's definately something to build on and its a lot more than we've had in the past.

[rayzor]

You're still worried about winning?

Oh honey, no, sit down.

yeah, anyone expecting wins any time soon should really seek help. it's not about the wins this year. it's about this young team building something together. i expect there to be a lot of rough spots and mistakes. there's going to be a lot of metal errors. seeing it from what few vets we have on the team is unfortunate but thats ok

next year foxy will be gone, we'll have an early first rounder and lots of cash and an owner that usually likes to spend all his money and will once the CBA gets straight.

[bleys]

yeah, i'm the same way. i've given up hope that this season will have many wins but i do think that there is a lot of young potential on this team. once we get a coaching staff that is competent and in it for the long haul we should be pretty good. not crazy about the receivers, though. that is the one thing i feel the worst about.

hopefully the next coach will want to take advantage of FA and get some receiving talent in here.

I agree with you.. and for the love of god, I hope we get a competent coaching staff...

it's really pathetic to watch the offensive playcalling...