Do you think our Special Teams coverage could cost us games this year?

[Panthersfan704]

I hope not, but I will say I am worried.. :/

[Guest Irv]

YES

and you should of made a poll

[SCP]

Yes, I mean like for real.

[nosuchthingasapanther]

i wouldn't call what carolina's special teams unit does coverage.

[TruCatzFan]

NO! Everyone is totally over reacting to a preseason game in which nobody was playing their positions. And if they were they were trying to not get hurt.

Geez... This is outta hand

[Gallagher]

Nah, they aren't terrible and will only give up TDs against exceptional returners, ie Patrick Peterson, Devin Hester, Tindon Holliday. So maybe the Bears get a score on our ST unit, but I don't think it'll cosy us the game.

[Jackofalltrades]

Yes, they're a disaster...again.

[Marguide]

I am generally careful not to over-react to what we see in preseason, but yes, I am very worried. Something is wrong with how these guys are being positioned or coached. We cannot cover a kick, and we cannot return one without a flag.

Unless there is a drastic turnaround, I would be very happy to see Brian Murphy seek employment elsewhere.

[CRA]

NO! Everyone is totally over reacting to a preseason game in which nobody was playing their positions. And if they were they were trying to not get hurt.

Geez... This is outta hand

It cost us games last year...

Nothing yet suggest it isn't still a weakness and liability

[SCP]

TCF, take your fuggin homer goggles off for one damned minute.

[Tarheels23]

NO! Everyone is totally over reacting to a preseason game in which nobody was playing their positions. And if they were they were trying to not get hurt.

Geez... This is outta hand

How exactly do you play not to get hurt?

[TruCatzFan]

TCF, take your fuggin homer goggles off for a god damned minute.

I understand the concern... I get it. I just refuse to hit the panic button over the final preseason game where the ST's players aren't even on the field at the same time bro. You got reserves in there trying to make the team. 22 of those guys won't make the team, may I remind you?

We're they returning punts for TD's when we faced the Jets? Oh that's right... That's when the REAL ST unit was on the field. For once, I can tell y'all to chill and pump the breaks.

We've all been there before. It's cool. Just breathe... I love each and every one of you and can't wait to go through this season with every one of you.

[JJT]

Yes.

[SCP]

Playing not to get hurt is precisely when you get hurt in football. Fact.