Hitting Hard with Chris Harris
March 10, 2010
I recently had an opportunity to sit down with heavy hitter and pro tweeter Chris Harris. Here are the highlights of our conversation.
First off, your tweets have gotten quite a bit of attention. Is that really you tweeting?
Absolutely, I do it from my Blackberry. I have been more active lately, but its me.
Good to know. How would you compare Ron Meeks to Mike Trgovac? What about Meeks and Lovie Smith?
I love Trgo, he was a good defensive coach. Meeks is a little more laid back from Trgo. The scheme is less complicated than when Trgo was here. Meeks and Lovie both were calm in their approach and both rely heavily on the defensive front four. It all starts up front in their defenses.
Speaking of front four, we have lost ours. Any concerns going into next season?
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Hoover Released…. the drama continues
March 8, 2010
Our good buddy Chris Harris is tweeting that longtime Panthers fullback Brad Hoover was released today. Circumstances around the release are unknown, but we do know Hoover was due almost a million dollars this season. This conceivably could be a cost cutting move, as a blocking fullback can be signed for half of that amount. Whether or not it is worth losing a quality veteran like Hoover is a different story all together.
Some are loving this offseason. Some are hating it. I think we can all agree it has been the most interesting in recent history.
Discuss Here: http://www.carolinahuddle.com/forum/carolina-panthers/32140-hoover-released.html
Jake is no Moore…
March 5, 2010
It is hard to imagine any fans out there who don’t agree with the Panthers decision to cut long time veteran Jake Delhomme, who had about as terrible a year as one can have in this league. In cutting him, they are actually doing what is best for the Panthers, and what is best for Jake Delhomme. Read more
Vick will not be a Panther
March 3, 2010
It seems as if this needs to be an annual post on the huddle, the voice of reason amid the frenzy of media and fans grasping for something exciting to happen in Carolina.
No, Panthers Fans, there will be no Vick in Carolina.
For anyone who has paid the slightest bit of attention over the past ten seasons, ever since a man named Rae Carruth brought genuine shame and disgust into the front office, the Panthers have stayed away from anyone with even the slightest hint of a troubled past.
Michael Vick spent two years in federal prison for the slaughter of dogs. This puts Vick in the “no chance in hell” category of being hired by Jerry Richardson.
So please, Panthers fans, find something more constructive to spend your energy on.
Top 10 Moments of Fail for Panthers fans
February 13, 2010
by Meatimus Maximus
10. Say it ain’t so, Bill
Bill Rosinski, the Voice of the Panthers for 10 seasons, left the team following the 2004 campaign without anyone in the organization saying anything. He wasn’t fired. He simply wasn’t re-signed to a new contract. Fans wanted to know why the Panthers had replaced one of the most talented broadcasters in the country with a relatively obscure college announcer named Mick Mixon. It wasn’t fair to Mixon, but fans felt it wasn’t fair to them, either. Rosinski said the team stunk when it stunk, and his calls were legendary, from “Yes Charlotte there is a Super Bowl, and we’re in it!” to “He Hate Me, we love you!” Many fans unfortunately took it out on Mixon.
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Tim Tebow = Lazy Journalist Fodder
January 28, 2010
Just a quick note to all local media outlets. Avoid writing any long winded articles revolving around Tim Tebow and the Carolina Panthers. This is completely lazy and uninteresting. Yes, The Panthers did speak with Tebow, along with every other team in the NFL. No, Tebow will not be drafted by the Panthers who have shown little interest in running QB’s who have no real position to play in the NFL. Tim Tebow is a slightly larger Eric Crouch, who was drafted and failed at QB, RB, and WR. Tebow is one of the greatest college players of all time, but useless in a league where 300 pound defensive linemen are every bit as fast as he is.
Now please provide us with decent Panthers coverage. Thanks in advance.
D-Will’s Pants on the Ground!
January 24, 2010
Head Coaching Options Not Far
January 5, 2010
Should John Fox decide to pack his bag and head for greener pastures, the Panthers will not have to look far for his replacement. In fact, they may only need to look as far as their own film room. There are currently three coaches on the Panthers payroll that could fill in for John Fox, and possibly improve upon what he has accomplished.
Jeff Davidson
Currently the Panthers Offensive Coordinator, Davidson has managed to put together the best rushing attack in Panthers history. Hindered by the play of Jake Delhomme this season, the play calling evolved into the most conservative in the NFL. His greatest accomplishment may have been keeping the Panthers somewhat competitive with such a one dimensional starting offense. Once Matt Moore took over and showed competence at the position, Panthers fans witnessed a balanced attack and a vertical passing game. Should Davidson be selected as head coach, it is likely GM Marty Hurney would insist on keeping Ron Meeks as defensive coordinator. With Davidson, there would not be a Panthers rebuilding, but a change in philosophy and hopefully an end to the “play not to lose” era. Davidson could fill his now vacant Offensive Coordinator position with Offensive Line Coach Dave Magazu, another standout due for a promotion. Read more
2010 Huddle Awards
January 4, 2010
It is time once again for the highly coveted Huddle Awards. Our staff of Panthers enthusiasts have spent weeks compiling and analyzing raw data. The result, the most accurate and semi worthless awards in the Carolinas. Here we go…
Defensive MVP: Julius Peppers. Peppers started off slow, but once the QB change was made was an absolute terror on the football field. We will always have fond memories of Vikings Coach Brad Childress wanting to pull Brett Favre for fear of him getting killed. Thanks Julius. Read more
Carolina QB Controversy? No Way.
January 3, 2010
If you have been reading the local papers, you will by now have noticed a real uncertainty of who the starting QB will be next season. Today for example, the Charlotte Observer’s Charles Chandler compares Jake Delhomme to Brett Favre…
It’s also worth noting that quarterbacks sometimes are able to come back strong after dismal seasons. Minnesota’s Brett Favre has excelled this season at age 40, four years after throwing a career-worst 29 interceptions for Green Bay in 2005.
No, I am not making this up. You really did just read that.
