tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post5994178278666873848..comments2023-10-16T06:09:53.892-04:00Comments on Scott Says ...: What is your theory on why Panthers seem so disappointing?Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-62591472978644553582012-10-16T15:10:53.923-04:002012-10-16T15:10:53.923-04:00True, we're not scoring much, but why? This te...True, we're not scoring much, but why? This team can't run the football like it's supposed to, and the offensive line play has been abysmal. Too often, Cam is the leading rusher (remember that PILARES was the leader in Week 1 with 5 yards). The failure of the running game gets us behind in down & distance, which kills drives; the fact that we've only attempted 2 field goals all year says to me this team can't even put drives together consistently. Sure, Cam will break off a big run here & there, and there is the occasional big chunk in the passing game, but when the other team expects the run they are stuffing it. I think that's inexcusable with the two studs we have at the running back position. And yes, the play calling has been suspect at times (no more handoffs to Tolbert, please).<br /><br />Besides that, I believe the league is the most competitive it's been in my lifetime. The Patriots, Steelers, Eagles and Packers can all attest to that. Take a look at the standings in the AFC East and NFC West--not at all what you would expect. When I look at the remaining schedule, it's tough for me to see how we'll get back to 6-10. But the margin separating winning from losing in this league is incredibly small; I still have hope that we can win the next 3 and get back to .500banksnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-38125827125464845662012-10-15T22:01:06.679-04:002012-10-15T22:01:06.679-04:00I found the article I was referring to where Panth...I found the article I was referring to where Panthers owner said his priority was to create a family atmosphere.<br /><br /><a href="http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=3223598" rel="nofollow">http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/wire?section=nfl&id=3223598</a><br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-18596058999223938532012-10-15T21:08:47.078-04:002012-10-15T21:08:47.078-04:00I remember seeing an interview with JerryRichardso...I remember seeing an interview with JerryRichardson online in 2007/08 timeframe (cannot find it now online) <br />, back when Jake suffered a tommyjohn and David Carr was stinking it up. He kept saying 'first and foremost priority is to create a family atmosphere for fans' which I took to mean he wants a 'minor league ballpark like atmosphere'. Nowhere in the interview he said, we should try to win it all. At that time I said to myself no way will this team win consistently or win the big one.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-73468933957848314192012-10-15T18:15:34.417-04:002012-10-15T18:15:34.417-04:00Lets blame it on Clausen. It worked for a whole ye...Lets blame it on Clausen. It worked for a whole year or more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-45720646682244727522012-10-15T16:22:28.892-04:002012-10-15T16:22:28.892-04:00Definitely some elitist DUMMIES posting on here re...Definitely some elitist DUMMIES posting on here regarding non-Div 1 players. If these know-it-alls had brains and could read they could easily find out that there are tons of very successful players in NFL history that have come from smaller schools that are NOT Division 1 "big name schools". Arguably some of the best ever, at their positions... Examples? Jerry Rice, Walter Payton, Nate Newton,Eric Davis, Steve McNair,Timmy Newsome,Roethlisberger... Give this rookie (Silatolu) a chance.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-37412252521991993552012-10-15T14:28:06.614-04:002012-10-15T14:28:06.614-04:00Player performance and poor play calling. Enough ...Player performance and poor play calling. Enough of the belly option. Run it every now and then to keep defenses guessing. But I would wager that 85% of our running plays have been some form of this play. It takes away from Stewart and Williams ability to get the ball and make reads to hit the hole quickly. They are the running threats, not Newton. Let them run the ball. Too many mistakes on the field. I think the talent is there, just haven't performed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-81543697206075851372012-10-15T14:18:29.799-04:002012-10-15T14:18:29.799-04:00Scott, my thoughts are simple: People don't ge...Scott, my thoughts are simple: People don't get that we are still rebuilding. Our problems are, in order, 1) Entire defensive backfield is terrible, 2)Defensive line, 3)No viable, dynamic playmaker besides Smith, and 4)worst OL we've had in a long time and now we've lost one of the two bright spots (Kalil). Chud's playcalling has been suspect (see Giants game where he called very few screens or delayed draws to mitigate that pass rush's impact on Cam) to say the least. Cam has yet to show that he is a real leader. POOR timing on the introduction of his clothing line with Belk. I'm a Cam believer, but he needs to grow up and win something first before he starts up with his 'superman' shenanigans. You don't celebrate like that, then sulk like a child when things aren't going your way by isolating yourself. I'm not ready to throw Rivera (or the coaching staff) under the bus, but Hurney??? That's another story. How's that DIII offensive lineman working out for ya? Or Armanti Edwards? Target proven players from proven college programs and you'll get consistent, quality performers....not longshots from small schools. Those long shots are few and far between. Build the team first, then take chances.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-46925814303418188102012-10-15T13:44:26.101-04:002012-10-15T13:44:26.101-04:00Because Richarson will contiune to keep Hurney aro...Because Richarson will contiune to keep Hurney around to waste money on tailbacks and to waste picks in the later round of the draft. Josh, Raleigh, NCnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-24870102640714553972012-10-15T12:33:40.027-04:002012-10-15T12:33:40.027-04:00Non-leader ego centric Newton with far too much ba...Non-leader ego centric Newton with far too much baggage was a terrible draft pick and maybe the worst ever as this controversal scenario painfully plays itself out. <br /><br />In the end you get what you bargain for and the entire situation shows very poor judgment and low character on a discombobulated franchise with a control freak media. Inmates run the asylum. <br /><br />Face reality. Charlotte is not a sports city yet even with the Carolina name on the front. Not even close. Its takes eons. Give it 50-60 more yrs min.<br /><br />Racing and banking, yes. <br />Pro football and basketball, no.<br /><br />An underlying problem is also one of social engineering and political correctness run amuck. The tail can only wag the dog for so long.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-9437650798768810162012-10-15T12:18:16.203-04:002012-10-15T12:18:16.203-04:00Because we appear to be no better off than the las...Because we appear to be no better off than the last years under Fox. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-10593510600229759142012-10-15T12:12:27.064-04:002012-10-15T12:12:27.064-04:00The expectation begets the disapointment!! Players...The expectation begets the disapointment!! Players, Fans and Media were too hyped for a 6-10 team with major holes and an extremely difficult schedule. Couple that with the salaries the organization handed out and criticism/comparisons abound. A $100 million backfield, a $100 million linebacking core, and a $100 million defensive line, you'd think we'd be better than 18th in both offense and defense. It's sickening to realize the prodcution with the assets laid out. People will find fault in Players, Coaches, and/or in Management. The fact is, there have been mistakes on all fronts. Cam needs to not fumble, Rivera needs to manage the game better, Hurney needs to draft/negotiate better. Whatever your reasoning, it doesn't really matter, because you'd be right. There isn't one answer, because there isn't one problem. Until this team/organization and it's individuals correct their mistakes, they will continue to disappoint, because we all expect more!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-53391020106971029172012-10-15T11:43:16.228-04:002012-10-15T11:43:16.228-04:00Scott, I've got several observations: First, ...Scott, I've got several observations: First, our defensive backfield is deplorable. Hurney/Rivera at least acknowledged it in the offseason (Nakumura/Norman), but how can McDermott let his front 7 pin their ears back and blitz when he constantly has to drop his LBs into pass coverage because he can't count on the Safeties? In the offseason, this would be my #1 area of concern, both in the draft AND free agency (input image of Hurney gagging here). Along the same line, we have to draft a stud DT at some point. Our DEs are adequate, but we are still getting gashed by opposing RBs. Somebody HAS to start clogging the middle. Kuechly is as advertised and it looks like Davis is almost back to form, but in general, our tackling is atrocious!!!! On the offensive side of the ball, I have to agree with the commentator of our last game when he asked if Cam was mad at Greg Olsen. He didn't even LOOK at him until the 4th quarter. Last year, Newton looked at Shockey and Olsen twice as much as he does now. This falls on either Chud or Newton (I can't figure out exactly which because I have a hard time thinking Chud is trying to exclude his tight ends with the history there, but the offense doesn't seem to feature Olsen as much). LaFell is an adequate Smith alternative, but he's never going to draw a double team away from Steve Smith. I think he's a great 3rd WR, but in this upcoming draft, we absolutely need to take a star WR with the FIRST round draft pick, not wait until the later rounds. Some people may not be sold on the Falcons model, but ask yourself this question....which WR (White or Jones) do you double team??? While I'm not recommending we pay the price the Falcons did to move up to get Julio Jones, I do believe it's time to go after your Steve Smith replacement. In terms of play calling, Chud hasn't done the same job he did last year of alleviating pressure on Cam. In the Giants game, Cam got hammered because Chud didn't call enough screens or delayed draws to slow down the Giants DL pass rush. This is symptomatic of many of their problems on offense is that they simply aren't playing to Cam's strengths. Lastly, our OL needs help. Kalil, All Pro and no question the future glue that holds everything together. Gross has been the anchor for the line, but let's face it, he's getting up there in years. After that, you've got a rookie (from a DIII school) who is getting worked, and two others who wouldn't start for any other team in the NFL. Neither would be starting had Wharton not left and Otah been a bust. Here's the solution to this problem: get Duane Brown from the Texans or Long from the Dolphins, pay them whatever they want and put them at LT and move Gross to RT. Now you have a young, quality LT, an All Pro Center and another All Pro at RT. Use a third rd draft pick or so to pick up another Guard (from a big time program school - SEC, Big 10, etc....NOT DIII). Does that help for this year? No. The simple fact is, Richardson and Hurney set us up for rebuilding prior to the lockout. Problem is, nobody remembers that! While I admire Kalil's gesture and optimism, it was premature. I know he wanted to believe in his teammates, but we simply have too many holes to fill with no depth. Panther fans, our time is coming, but it's not this year. Expect a top 7 draft pick again....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-36537853858474419142012-10-15T11:05:10.869-04:002012-10-15T11:05:10.869-04:00It's about the lack of club house leadership. ...It's about the lack of club house leadership. The Panthers lack enough players in the locker room with NFL championships on their resume. Lots of talent but no one to help them understand the workload. The missing player leadership is only compounded with the lack of coaching and organization leadership who don't have the resume to fill the void.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-82529538936971707772012-10-15T10:56:28.899-04:002012-10-15T10:56:28.899-04:00We let two wins get away from us from botched call...We let two wins get away from us from botched calls and timid thinking. We should be 3-2 which would be more palatable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-73358145613440379852012-10-15T10:32:16.328-04:002012-10-15T10:32:16.328-04:00NEWTON IS THE PROBLEM
ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?NEWTON IS THE PROBLEM<br /><br />ANY OTHER QUESTIONS?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-47256992717196909892012-10-15T09:52:45.893-04:002012-10-15T09:52:45.893-04:00You and your paper are the top reasons this team h...You and your paper are the top reasons this team had such out of whack expectations. Vegas had this team at 6 wins as the over under. That ws about right. Yet you numbskuls kept talking about nonsense such as playoffs and idiotic ideas about the Super Bowl. This team is MUCH closer to the cellar than they are the top. As is roster is, they will never win even 8 games. It is time to start telling the readers what REALLY is the issue with the kitty kats. I know you willnot though, as you may lose your buffet line rights. Keep towing the Big Rat's line. Cam=Collinsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-83005637253436577872012-10-15T09:09:39.212-04:002012-10-15T09:09:39.212-04:00The entirety of our on field failures can be attri...The entirety of our on field failures can be attributed to the total lack of legitimate management, from the entire organization. The problems start with Jerry Richardson, and trickle down all the way through our dysfunctional coaching staff.Kevinnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-55198059639491223892012-10-15T09:00:22.891-04:002012-10-15T09:00:22.891-04:00It's simple: intensity.
When you watch a game...It's simple: intensity.<br /><br />When you watch a game, you can tell when teams are "in the game" or just going through the motions. Last season, for the most part, you could feel the Panthers doing their best. Even with the injuries, the players on the field were giving it everything they had - they were simply outgunned.<br /><br />Now, we supposedly have the talent back on the field, but the intensity level isn't even close. When you watch the beginning of most NFL games, the intensity can be felt through the tv or in the stands. When the Panthers play, you don't feel anything.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-27565330050580974632012-10-15T08:58:47.914-04:002012-10-15T08:58:47.914-04:00Chud, Chud, Chud. Get back to basics. When did a q...Chud, Chud, Chud. Get back to basics. When did a quick 6yd slant pass or screen pass become taboo? Ever heard of no huddle? Need to get Cam off to a confident start with short quick dink/dunk pass/run offense scheme. Get out of the box putting the D on their heels. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-23667566150386564782012-10-15T08:39:31.798-04:002012-10-15T08:39:31.798-04:00I sold my tickets to the last 5 home games. This i...I sold my tickets to the last 5 home games. This is the first time I have done this. I hung in there with the 1-15 and 2-14 seasons. It does feel different maybe because I think Mr. Richardson is trying to build a winning team. I don't think the answer is firing coaches. To me it's a lack of talent on the team. Panthers need to continue building through the draft and hopefully in a couple of years they will become a contender.Mikenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-36611602518372208752012-10-15T08:31:50.686-04:002012-10-15T08:31:50.686-04:00Thank you Imronburgundy!! I am so glad someone el...Thank you Imronburgundy!! I am so glad someone else sees this. This is the nfl, how about running a big boy offense. I like coach Rivera and Chud, but they are blind if they think this option is the way to go. Our backs need a real running game. The rest would fall into place. More points, longer drives, less time for our D on the field, Wins. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06778563565976499335noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-32260325758780401422012-10-15T08:24:26.694-04:002012-10-15T08:24:26.694-04:00HEAD COACH! HEAD COACH! HEAD COACH!
FOX and Seifer...HEAD COACH! HEAD COACH! HEAD COACH!<br />FOX and Seifert look like Lombardi next to this guy, any wonder he was turned down for a head coaching job so many times?? C'MON!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-30044277234589543142012-10-15T05:57:19.300-04:002012-10-15T05:57:19.300-04:00Scott. We have played some of the better teams to...Scott. We have played some of the better teams to begin this NFL season and our team has revealed we simply are not to that level of competition. Both sides of our line have for the most part been dominated. We have proven we can't block on the O side to allow our RB's to get to a hole and our QB routinely has to run when he's back to pass. On the D side we can't get pressure to the QB on a regular basis. When you look at both sides we haven't given it much attention recently and our O side doesn't have a high draft pick since Kalil. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-77749899984026957152012-10-15T05:50:19.718-04:002012-10-15T05:50:19.718-04:00o-line sucks bad. defense can't tackle. qb opt...o-line sucks bad. defense can't tackle. qb option plan doesn't work .. ad nauseam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1757788746378060243.post-38742996793275356632012-10-15T01:59:57.827-04:002012-10-15T01:59:57.827-04:00Bad coaching resulting in bad tackling, poor clock...Bad coaching resulting in bad tackling, poor clock mgmt, and bad play calling. Secondly, Superman more concerned with himself than the team and he is holding the ball way too long trying to make that sportscenter highlight pass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com