Carolina Panthers 2012 Schedule: Breaking down the first half.

[Guest Hokebuck]

I don't get the Cam wont surprise anyone argument. Eli Manning isn't surprising anyone. Neither is Rodgers, Brady or Brees. How can they consistently complete passes and have success in this league if all of those teams have game film? If we follow the 'surprise" logic Quarterbacks would peak the first year as a starter and get suckier as game film is amassed.

"Anyone who isn't confused doesn't understand the situation." Edward R. Murrow :cam:

[panthers90]

we'll be 10-0 going into the bye if we start Jimmy... he's just that good.

[Lout]

We will lose Week 4 in Atlanta. Matt Ryan's record at home is insane.

[The NFL Shield At Midfield]

we're probably going to the playoffs if not outright winning the division if we can knock off the bucs, falcons, and Saints* that early. beating a single one of them again would put us at 4-2 in the division at worst and hand all three at least one divisional loss + one NFC loss. not to mention that the bucs and falcons would be coming to charlotte for round 2.

so yeah i don't think that's happening.

[MadHatter]

Week 1: at Tampa Bay: Last year the Carolina Panthers swept the Buccaneers in dramatic fashion. Don't expect that to happen this season. Tampa Bay made a few good moves in free agency I expect to hear "Freeman to Jackson" very often in the season opener. Also with Martin in the back field and the new nonsense coach Tampa going to be a sleeper.

Prediction: Carolina 24, Tampa Bay 26

Record: 0-1

Week 2: vs New Orleans: Nobody has loved what went down in the "Big Easy" this off season as much as us Carolina Panther fans. The Saints*** have dominated us the past couple years no different this year. However with all the troubles, you can never overlook Drew Brees. This is going to be a runway.

Prediction: Carolina 14, New Orleans 42

Record: 0-2

Week 3: vs New York Giants: Super Bowl champions all need to be said.

Prediction: Carolina 10, New York 24

Record: 0-3

Week 4: at Atlanta: Like the Saints***, the Falcons have had the upper hand the past couple seasons. Cam Newton struggled specifically against Atlanta last season. He knows that as well and will struggle again. Carolina will have 10 days to get ready for this one with a Thursday night game the week before. Another lose.

Prediction: Carolina 17, Atlanta 24

Record: 0-4

Week 5: vs Seattle: A better question than who will win this game is who will be Seattle's starting QB? I would like to see Russell Wilson get some playing time although it looks like they're leaning towards Matt Flynn. But what about that guy who started for them last year? My head hurts. First win for the Panthers if Russell Wilson is not the starter.

Prediction: Carolina 28, Seattle 13

Record: 1-4

Week 7: vs Dallas: Last year coming off a bye week, we lost 30-3. This year we are playing a better team and Dallas usually plays their best ball around this time of the year. Dallas in a rout.

Prediction: Dallas 35, Carolina 17

Record: 1-5

Week 8: at Chicago: While Rivera would love to beat his former team, I just don't see it happening. Soldier Field is always a tough place to play and Jay Cutler should be in top form at this point of the season. Matt Forte will continue his dominion against the Panthers and Julius Peppers will move to 3-0 against his former team. Agree!

Prediction: Chicago 34, Carolina 17

Record: 1-6

Week 9: vs Washington Redskins: This should be one of the exciting games to watch this year. RG3 is one of the top QBs to come out in a while and has drawn a lot of comparisons to Cam Newton. RG3 is actually a better passer than Cam look for a close one.

Prediction: Carolina 24, Washington 21

Record: 2-6

Cam will not surprise anyone and the defense is still a ? mark!

I am assuming that you are trying too hard at trolling and believe you are amusing....which you aren't by the way.

If not, I just pray that you don't reproduce. The gene pool is not equipped for such an attack of ignorance and stupidity as the one that your offspring is guaranteed to deliver.

That is all.

[Keep Pounding]

I swear there was a thread about wanting to ban someone earlier today.......... Hokebuck should be considered......

[Argus Plexus]

And people complain about my comparatively mild trolling.

[Guest Hokebuck]

I swear there was a thread about wanting to ban someone earlier today.......... Hokebuck should be considered......

Thanks a lot guy! ;)

[Kurb]

Ask and you shall receive.

2 Day ban for Hokebuck

[Kurb]

As for the thread topic.

If we dont go something like 5-3 in our first 8 it will be really hard to make the playoffs.

[Guest Hokebuck]

Week 1: at Tampa Bay: Last year the Carolina Panthers swept the Buccaneers in dramatic fashion. Don't expect that to happen this season. Tampa Bay made a few good moves in free agency I expect to hear "Freeman to Jackson" very often in the season opener. Also with Martin in the back field and the new nonsense coach Tampa going to be a sleeper.

Prediction: Carolina 24, Tampa Bay 26

Record: 0-1 CORRECT

Week 2: vs New Orleans: Nobody has loved what went down in the "Big Easy" this off season as much as us Carolina Panther fans. The Saints**** have dominated us the past couple years no different this year. However with all the troubles, you can never overlook Drew Brees. This is going to be a runway.

Prediction: Carolina 14, New Orleans 42

Record: 0-2

Week 3: vs New York Giants: Super Bowl champions all need to be said.

Prediction: Carolina 10, New York 24

Record: 0-3

Week 4: at Atlanta: Like the Saints****, the Falcons have had the upper hand the past couple seasons. Cam Newton struggled specifically against Atlanta last season. He knows that as well and will struggle again. Carolina will have 10 days to get ready for this one with a Thursday night game the week before. Another lose.

Prediction: Carolina 17, Atlanta 24

Record: 0-4

Week 5: vs Seattle: A better question than who will win this game is who will be Seattle's starting QB? I would like to see Russell Wilson get some playing time although it looks like they're leaning towards Matt Flynn. But what about that guy who started for them last year? My head hurts. First win for the Panthers if Russell Wilson is not the starter.

Prediction: Carolina 28, Seattle 13

Record: 1-4

Week 7: vs Dallas: Last year coming off a bye week, we lost 30-3. This year we are playing a better team and Dallas usually plays their best ball around this time of the year. Dallas in a rout.

Prediction: Dallas 35, Carolina 17

Record: 1-5

Week 8: at Chicago: While Rivera would love to beat his former team, I just don't see it happening. Soldier Field is always a tough place to play and Jay Cutler should be in top form at this point of the season. Matt Forte will continue his dominion against the Panthers and Julius Peppers will move to 3-0 against his former team. Agree!

Prediction: Chicago 34, Carolina 17

Record: 1-6

Week 9: vs Washington Redskins: This should be one of the exciting games to watch this year. RG3 is one of the top QBs to come out in a while and has drawn a lot of comparisons to Cam Newton. RG3 is actually a better passer than Cam look for a close one.

Prediction: Carolina 24, Washington 21

Record: 2-6

No shock and awe from Cam this season and the defense is still a ? mark!

[Guest Hokebuck]

Week 1: at Tampa Bay: Last year the Carolina Panthers swept the Buccaneers in dramatic fashion. Don't expect that to happen this season. Tampa Bay made a few good moves in free agency I expect to hear "Freeman to Jackson" very often in the season opener. Also with Martin in the back field and the new nonsense coach Tampa going to be a sleeper.

Prediction: Carolina 24, Tampa Bay 26

Record: 0-1 CORRECT Tampa 16, Carolina 10

Week 2: vs New Orleans: Nobody has loved what went down in the "Big Easy" this off season as much as us Carolina Panther fans. The Saints**** have dominated us the past couple years no different this year. However with all the troubles, you can never overlook Drew Brees. This is going to be a runway.

Prediction: Carolina 14, New Orleans 42

Record: 1-1 WRONG Carolina 35, New Orleans 27

Week 3: vs New York Giants: Super Bowl champions all need to be said.

Prediction: Carolina 10, New York 24

Record: 1-2 CORRECT New York 36, Carolina 7

Week 4: at Atlanta: Like the Saints****, the Falcons have had the upper hand the past couple seasons. Cam Newton struggled specifically against Atlanta last season. He knows that as well and will struggle again. Carolina will have 10 days to get ready for this one with a Thursday night game the week before. Another lost.

Prediction: Carolina 17, Atlanta 24

Record: 0-4

Week 5: vs Seattle: A better question than who will win this game is who will be Seattle's starting QB? I would like to see Russell Wilson get some playing time although it looks like they're leaning towards Matt Flynn. But what about that guy who started for them last year? My head hurts. First win for the Panthers if Russell Wilson is not the starter.

Prediction: Carolina 28, Seattle 13

Record: 1-4

Week 7: vs Dallas: Last year coming off a bye week, we lost 30-3. This year we are playing a better team and Dallas usually plays their best ball around this time of the year. Dallas in a rout.

Prediction: Dallas 35, Carolina 17

Record: 1-5

Week 8: at Chicago: While Rivera would love to beat his former team, I just don't see it happening. Soldier Field is always a tough place to play and Jay Cutler should be in top form at this point of the season. Matt Forte will continue his dominion against the Panthers and Julius Peppers will move to 3-0 against his former team. Agree!

Prediction: Chicago 34, Carolina 17

Record: 1-6

Week 9: vs Washington Redskins: This should be one of the exciting games to watch this year. RG3 is one of the top QBs to come out in a while and has drawn a lot of comparisons to Cam Newton. RG3 is actually a better passer than Cam look for a close one.

Prediction: Carolina 24, Washington 21

Record: 2-6

No shock and awe from Cam this season and the defense is still a ? mark!

[Tony Diesel]

Week 4: at Atlanta: Like the Saints**, the Falcons have had the upper hand the past couple seasons. The only difference is Atlanta hasn't had all the offseason troubles. Cam Newton struggled specifically against Atlanta last season. He knows that as well and has been working on it all offseason. Carolina will have 10 days to get ready for this one with a Thursday night game the week before. I think Carolina finally prevails and snaps a 4 game losing streak against Atlanta.

Prediction: Carolina 27, Atlanta 24

I find this scenario highly unlikely.

[Herbert The Love Bug]

who cares