panthers address stumbling running game

[The Saltman]

:lol:

[monstercat]

A "shock and awe move"....really ? I mean REALLY ?

Well, Cam has left a lot of people in shock and awe....just sayin.

[Snake]

Not a more true statement than this.

"I don't think it's ability. I don't think it's scheme," Hangartner said. "I think it's just getting our technique right and really wanting to get after people."

Our big Uglys are not being very ugly.

[TruCatzFan]

A "shock and awe move"....really ? I mean REALLY ?

Feel free to bless us all with your theory on it. Contributing actual logic is a little harder than one liners though huh!?

[rodeo]

If Bell continues to play at a solid level at RT, I think it would be reasonable to test Otah at RG.

[jasonluckydog]

I believe our coaches where in shock and awe of how well Cam did the first 2 games.

[Urrymonster]

If Bell continues to play at a solid level at RT, I think it would be reasonable to test Otah at RG.

Shocking statement.

Bell had an adequate game for a first start, but he gave up four pressures and one hit whilst we picked up 4 yards running between him and Hangman (we didn't run outside Bell without a lead blocker).

If it wasn't his first game, it would have been a pretty bad game, as it is he was simply an outclassed rookie.

[Chaos]

Shocking statement.

Bell had an adequate game for a first start, but he gave up four pressures and one hit whilst we picked up 4 yards running between him and Hangman (we didn't run outside Bell without a lead blocker).

If it wasn't his first game, it would have been a pretty bad game, as it is he was simply an outclassed rookie.

Yeah, but for an UDFA rookie making his first start against the blitz-happy world champs, I can give him a pass for last week, and would hope to see Bell get some snaps against the Jags to see if there is measurable improvement on the field.

[rayzor]

General consensus is that the O line needs time to gel and develop chemistry. Through the first 2 games we have not had a consistent right side. Before we throw Hangman under the bus lets see how things develop. Last year we started off slow in the running game but things improved. Hopefully the same thing happens this year.

agreed 100%.

hangman is solid...or at least will be once the line, esp. on the right side, has time to gel.

how long have they been together this year? they'll get it figured out soon enough.

[I am Hubby]

agreed 100%.

hangman is solid...or at least will be once the line, esp. on the right side, has time to gel.

how long have they been together this year? they'll get it figured out soon enough.

Hangman is solid, though I wish he were a back-up and not a starter.

Chemistry cannot be understated when it comes to O-line play. The Big Uglyz exemplify the word teamwork. Continuity, confidence, feel, trust, and accountablity all come from playing together. I have ultimate faith that Gross and Co. will get this sorted out sooner rather than later.

We do have some talent on our line. Just have to be patient during the process. And GOOOOO PANTHERS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[bleys]

2 Major things are messing our running game up.

No Chemistry with the O-line due to new players and injuries.

and Geof Hangartner. There is a reason why the Buffalo Bills are now a much better running team. We really need to Upgrade that spot next year.

The Hangman played Center in Buffalo and the reason for his downfall. when he played RG for us he was always solid, which is why he was able to land a contract for the Bills.

Right now, chemistry has more to do with our OLine than anything. I'm not so sure his stay with Buffalo says much about his ability to play RG.. of course I'm basing this on his solid ability to play RG while he was with the Panthers.

I really don't know why they won't test Ziemba at the RG spot.

Coaches don't just plug and play guys because it sounds cool..

let me put it to you this way: they are at practice every day and know a tremendous amount about football. you fans are not at practice every day and to put it nicely: comparatively, donno jack poo.. ;)

[chef17]

To me, it sounds as though for the FIRST time this season, the coaching staff is concentrating on the running game. I personally think this was by design. Let Cam awe other teams, and get the 8 out of the box. Now we can open up the flood gates and start running it. What better way to fire up that line than to issue a challenge to them.

Gross has said himself after the GB game, that He really "doesn't understand why they haven't run it more, especially in the RZ"

Like I said, I think this was a calculated move by the coaching staff. A "shock and awe" move with the passing game to put teams on notice by saying... "We have a quarterback, and he's a fuggin weapon" so stop loading the box, because we will hurt you!

I still see us as a pass first team with Chud running the O, but obviously our running game wiling a force to be reakoned with.

Once we can get a balance and have teams guessing... We'll be damn near unstoppable. Think about it

If they are just now concentrating on the run game they wouldn't give the line an earful for failing to run block

[The Saltman]

His solid play as a backup.

[bleys]

His solid play as a backup.

Hangman started 27 games for us while he was here..