Ron Rivera: Panthers may not need number 1 WR in 2014

[lola]

I don't care where we draft a WR, I just want one to be drafted. Protect Cam and then get him someone to throw to.

[SCP]

So what happens when we don't draft a WR this year

Levels. Yeah, I’m getting rid of all my furniture. All of it. And I’m going to build these different levels, with steps, and it’ll all be carpeted with a lot of pillows. You know, like ancient Egypt.

[Semaj]

All I have to say is that if we don't draft at least 1 potential #1 receiver in this wr heavy draft............................ WE NEVER WILL.

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[SCP]

McNizzut

[Hammerin'Cameron34]

If we had a great o line Williams and Stewart could perhaps run 08 esque and then Cam he would have mad time to pass or gash with possible wide open holes from a great o line - Gettleman will do whats right

[Mr. Scot]

If we don't draft a WR at all in what is being called one of the deepest WR classes in recent draft history when we undeniably have a huge need at the position...

 

Take a moment and review the pre-draft visits to the Panthers that have been reported so far.

 

What position do several of them play?

 

[mcdougal]

Everyone should take note of who is saying what. As someone already pointed out, the same folks claiming that we don't need a #1 WR, passing game isn't important, attempting to have an explosive offensive should be secondary are the exact same people in December/January complaining that Cam did not throw for 300 yards, and the offense is only putting up 10 points.

 

They will be the first to throw Newton under the bus and question whether he the long term solution at QB.

 

How do I know this? Go back to last off season. All throughout the the summer when folks were complaining about the lack of talent on offense, that Cam needed more help, they said we had the personnel to have a top 10 offense. Of course, once September hit, "Newton is a bum."

 

Come September, if Newton is not throwing for 300 yards and putting up 30 points, these same people now talking about having a run first, control the clock offense, will be screaming: how come can't Newton be like Rodgers? And suggesting it is time to trade Newton for picks.

[Brooklyn Bully]

If we had a great o line Williams and Stewart could perhaps run 08 esque and then Cam he would have mad time to pass or gash with possible wide open holes from a great o line - Gettleman will do whats right

 

Except for that was SIX years ago. They are not the same RBs.

[Rise of The Hive]

Let's just trade for Wallace and that solves that and I feel better about the offseason.

[The Huddler]

2008 run game with our 2014 defense? jizz

 

 

 

its possible.. bulk up that O-Line!

[beastson]

Everyone should take note of who is saying what. As someone already pointed out, the same folks claiming that we don't need a #1 WR, passing game isn't important, attempting to have an explosive offensive should be secondary are the exact same people in December/January complaining that Cam did not throw for 300 yards, and the offense is only putting up 10 points.

 

They will be the first to throw Newton under the bus and question whether he the long term solution at QB.

 

How do I know this? Go back to last off season. All throughout the the summer when folks were complaining about the lack of talent on offense, that Cam needed more help, they said we had the personnel to have a top 10 offense. Of course, once September hit, "Newton is a bum."

 

Come September, if Newton is not throwing for 300 yards and putting up 30 points, these same people now talking about having a run first, control the clock offense, will be screaming: how come can't Newton be like Rodgers? And suggesting it is time to trade Newton for picks.

 

That won't happen this season. The whole world and analysts see how this offseason has went and been handled

 

[Mr. Scot]

Let's just trade for Wallace and that solves that and I feel better about the offseason.

 

Can pretty much tell you that's not happening because Williams carries a ridiculous contract.

[nagai]

I think you guys are taking this coach-talk a bit too seriously. They want to calm the fans down after the meltdown -- it's just common sense. I don't think the Panthers are done with the WR position. We can all freak out after the season's done.

[mcdougal]

That won't happen this season. The whole world and analysts see how this offseason has went and been handled

 

 

My friend, you have no idea how persistent people can be.

 

When Newton fails to put up points or we have 4 straight 3 and outs...these folks WILL turn their attention to Newton and claim that "he's supposed to be a leader and an elite QB...Brady does it...and its his 4th season, he is not a rookie" when the offense fails.

 

Last off season there were warnings that this offense was going to be mediocre because of lack of talent, all the signs were there too,

 

It did not stop: "How come Newton struggled to move the ball for the entire second half vs the Saints?"

 

When the season comes, they will be looking DIRECTLY at Newton and blaming him.