iknowcool Posted October 11, 2020 Share Posted October 11, 2020 Not sure how many Panthers fans are still on this forum lol figured this would be a good thread for people who want to comment to pop in on though My thoughts on the season so far: - It's early, but I am very impressed by the coaching staff. We are getting the most out of our roster and it's amazing to see. Everyone had high expectations for Joe Brady, but I don't think the same can be said for Phil Snow. I was VERY skeptical of the hire but he has the defense playing better than it has since 2017. What I like the most, and alludes to us getting the most out of our roster, is that I don't think Snow is tied to one scheme. We have shown a bunch of different looks this year, all to get guys in the best position. Run defense is still concerning, but they have been better over the last 2 weeks. - There are a ton of promising young players on defense (D. Brown, Chinn, Gross-Matos, Douglas, Pride) but the best has been, far and away, Brian Burns. When he was healthy last year, he was solid, and now he's taken it up a notch. I don't think I have ever seen a Panthers pass rusher with a first step as good as his and that includes Peppers (and for Peppers to even be close shows how much of a freak he was). He's only got one sack so far, but he's consistently in the backfield. - Teddy Bridgewater has been solid. I am still not sold on him as a long-term starter - he's not good enough throwing down the field and he's not the game changer I want in a QB. But he's stabilized the position. He's been efficient outside of the turnovers. I think he's done a great job helping out the offensive line too. You can tell he's comfortable in the system because he goes through his reads quick. - Joe Brady could be a future head coach. - DJ Moore hasn't been bad this year, but it also feels like he should be doing much more. He's still on track for another 1,000 yard season. On the other hand, Robby Anderson has been a fantastic free agent signing. Definitely the best WR duo we have had since Smitty and Moose... which I guess isn't saying a lot given the position ever since we released 89. - Nothing is guaranteed in the NFL, but this is a winnable game against the Falcons (0-4) this week. After Week 5 it is entirely possible we are tied for the division lead. I don't think anybody would have predicted that after a quick look at our roster. Let's hope the team keeps trending upward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KuechTheCat Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 I've been very surprised by Rhule. The defense has been inconsistent in keeping with what you'd expect from a young group. The whole team, honestly, has been hit or miss. The thing that gives me hope, though, is that we've seen improvement week to week. Rhule is putting the blocks in place to build a cohesive functioning team quickly. Losing Kuechly and Cam in the same year hurts, but for a rebuild, CMC, a surprisingly strong defense, and a solid checkdown-heavy passer in Bridgewater will do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknowcool Posted October 12, 2020 Author Share Posted October 12, 2020 The game against the Bears will be telling. Easily the best defense we will have faced this year. Teddy can't be as loose with the ball as he was at times vs Arizona. It'll be a huge boon if Burns plays this week, although I doubt he clears protocol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted October 16, 2020 Share Posted October 16, 2020 How do you guys like Teddy so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilenFroggen Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 On 10/16/2020 at 7:09 AM, SteelKing728 said: How do you guys like Teddy so far? I'm a big fan. He gets to the line in time, he's disciplined and accurate, and can move when he has to. I believe he can make the throws that need to be made. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pf9 Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 I think if the Panthers can't get another 3 wins at least to improve on last year, I think there will be another coaching change. My top candidate is Nick Saban, who has been hugely successful with Alabama. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iknowcool Posted November 16, 2020 Author Share Posted November 16, 2020 17 hours ago, pf9 said: I think if the Panthers can't get another 3 wins at least to improve on last year, I think there will be another coaching change. My top candidate is Nick Saban, who has been hugely successful with Alabama. Panthers are lucky to have 3 wins, much less get 6 lol we are way more competitive than we should be given the talent. The defensive talent is putrid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraziafraze07 Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 6 hours ago, iknowcool said: Panthers are lucky to have 3 wins, much less get 6 lol we are way more competitive than we should be given the talent. The defensive talent is putrid. Also, even without how competitive we've been, I'm pretty sure Rhule would have more runway than that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJ23 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 On 11/16/2020 at 5:19 PM, fraziafraze07 said: Also, even without how competitive we've been, I'm pretty sure Rhule would have more runway than that. Right. I think Tepper is certainly capable of seeing past the nose on his face, and much farther. Also, let's all keep in mind how many young players are on the defense. I'm not sure if it's a talent issue or development issue (which, given the right coaching, will correct itself). I'm certainly not surprised by the putrid performance given the black hole left by Luke's retirement and the young secondary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteelKing728 Posted November 25, 2020 Share Posted November 25, 2020 Do you guys not do GDTs here? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirA1 Posted December 15, 2020 Share Posted December 15, 2020 After Haason Reddick's sack day yesterday and the Cardinals declining his 5th year option earlier this year he will be a FA in 2021. Think Rhule has any interest in Reddick as a former player he coached at Temple? Burns could use someone on the opposite side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ny92mike Posted January 12, 2021 Share Posted January 12, 2021 I'm running another mock draft this year and could really use someone that's a fan of the team to manage the Panthers, if interested please sign up using the link below. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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