Carolina Huddle

Offense:

If the probowl selections were made based on a week 1 performance, Jake Delhomme would start for the NFC. but before I am ready to see him as an upper tier quarterback, I will withhold judgment for a few more games. If the offense line can continue to give him the amount of time they did today, he should continue to have great success.

The running game already has shown great improvement from last season. Both Foster and Williams were able to consistently break large gains throughout the game. The worst play of the offensive line belongs to Justin Hartwig who was blown up and caused a yardage loss for Deangelo Williams.

The emergence of Drew Carter as a red zone threat has fantasy players across the nation scrambling. I suspect he will be starting on a good number of teams next week. Steve Smith continues to show why he is the premier wide reciever in the league. Jeff King is already the best TE to wear a Panthers uniform since a guy named Walls.

Offensive Grade - B

Defense:

Overall an excellent effort. The Panther stated they wanted to start causing more turnovers, and they are on the right track, stripping Stephen Jackson of the ball twice.

Otis Grigsby has become the sleeper pick to make a real impact on defense this season. Once written off as simply a preseason performer,  Otis was disruptive in the backfield and was very effective in spelling Mike Rucker.

Jon Beason is quickly becoming possibly the best linebacker on the team. Thats right, I said it.

Defensive Grade - B

Special Teams:  

Special teams remain the weakest part of team. Missed kicks, poor returns, poor coverage.

How Danny Crossman is able to keep his job is a mystery.

Special Teams Grade: D 

Coaching:

Jeff Davidson brought a fresh perspective and unpredictability to the offense. Mike Trgovac seemed to actually make halftime adjustments (for the first time in recent memory). John Fox told a few officials their play calls were “Horse Shit”.

Solid.

Coaching Grade: A