Carolina Huddle

I stated in early October that this season’s Carolina Panthers team was not a contender or even playoff caliber. This game was hardly a surprise to anyone. It was not the worst game overall, but it was still an unacceptable performance. We, the fans, deserve better.

Offense: 
The score is not horrible, but it does not accurately reflect the game as the entire 4th quarter was garbage time with the Packers in a prevent defense. The honeymoon is officially over for Vinny who looked liked he should have been wearing a throwback orange Buccaneers uniform. Poor decision making resulting in interceptions.

The Offensive Line continues to struggle. I am beginning to think it has less to do with the new scheme and more to do with the physical limitations of the current players.  They just don’t seem to be able to push anyone around, and far to often they are the ones picking them selves off of the turf, not a good sign.

Keary Colbert will be released this offseason, hopefully the WR and QB coaches will follow. They have produced absolutely nothing as far as player development.

Offensive Grade - D 

Defense:  

Overall roughly 1.5 quarters of decent performance, which sadly, is an improvement. I will say this one more time and hope it gets to the ears of the Panthers front office. Invest in Jon Beason. Jon has it, and would benefit greatly from not only offseason physical conditioning, but also leadership training. Beason is our biggest hope for the future. Invest, and for god sakes, keep Trgo away from him.

Defensive Grade - C-

Special Teams 

Again, for the third time this season, I ask how Danny Crossman is still employed in the NFL. How is it possible?

Here is a great idea, free of charge, for the Panthers to fill some seats at BoA this Sunday. Have a drawing before the game for “Special Fan of the Day”. One fan would be chosen at random from the stadium to coach Special Teams for the game, which essentially,  is what we are stuck with now anyways. Why not benefit from it?

Special Teams Grade - F-