Game Grades – Panthers at Jaguars
December 10, 2007
Very few positives to take away from this game. Lets get to the grades…
Offense:
After a solid performance last week, Deangelo Williams was only allowed 3 carries, leaving the bulk of the running to Deshaun Foster. The reason for this may be taking what the Jaguar defense was giving. Between the tackles running may have been the best choice, and therefore Foster would get the most opportunities. Opportunities he got, and immediately lost. Once again Deshaun has proven he is not starting material in this league. He does not break tackles. He does not have breakaway speed. He does not have good vision. Yet he remains the Panthers starter.
Offensive Grade: F
Defense:
The Panthers continue to show poor execution of fundamentals on the field, particularly tackling. While mostly the fault of the players, blame can also be placed on the position coaches and defensive coordinator. Most will be gone this offseason, and many fans will be willing to pack Trgovac’s bag for him.
Chris Harris, the member of the defense who has spent the least time under Mike Trgovac’s tutelage. is also the most fundamentally sound player on the field. Coincidence? I think not.
Defensive Grade: D
Special Teams:
This unit will be completely dismantled and rebuilt starting in a month. It is long overdo.
Special Teams Grade: F
