Game Grades – Panthers at Falcons
September 24, 2007
I feel like I just ate at a chinese buffet. I filled my stomach, I should be satisfied, but oddly enough I am still hungry and somewhat nauseas.
Offense:
Can someone please explain to me how Jeff Davidson, a first year OC implementing a new system, appears to be the best coach on the field? The offense again managed to put up enough points to win.
Deshaun Foster must wish he played the Atlanta Falcons every week. if so, he would be a perennial pro bowler. Steve Smith knows what every other WR in the league knows. Deangeko Hall is fast. His coverage skills are adequate. But mentally he is a 5th grader. Get in his head and he is done. Enough said.
The big news the vaunted Charlotte media is covering is Jake Delhomme’s injury. However, its not the most important story of the day. David Carr is more than capable of filling in and winning until Delhomme can return. The most important story of the day is on the defensive side of the ball.
Offensive Grade: B
Defense:
This very well may be the WORST Carolina defense we have seen since 2001. This is not due to lack of talent. The problem belongs to John Fox and Mike Trgovac. The defense continues to play uninspired. The defensive line gets off the ball slower than Kris Jenkins in pass coverage. Speaking of which , who is the genius that deciding having Jenkins in coverage was a good idea? Whoever it was, should turn in their playbook, or etcha sketch.
It has become painfully obvious that Mike Trgovac needs replacing. If John Fox cannot see that through his loyalty, he may find himself replaced as well. If the Panthers this season finish 8-8 or worse, both may be gone.
Defensive Grade – F (sadly, an improvement from last week)
Special Teams
John Kasay and Jason Baker could very well be the co-MVP’s of the season. Every other aspect of special teams remains unacceptable.
Special Teams Grade – D
