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I didn’t think that’s how they determine a drop. I thought it is not what you could have caught, but what you should have caught. Is that wrong?

We’re not sweeping the Bucs.

Yep, unless we're in a win and in situation in Week 18, I don't see any reason for Hunt to come back.

Said it before, but even if you have an average LT...you pay him and just deal with it because the downside is so much worse. If you have a good LT? You pay him Top 5 money, fans panic at first because of the number, but then a couple years later it's back to being a bargain. OL offseason - Extend Icky. Re-sign Cade. Draft a couple guys, preparing for the departures of Moton/Hunt/Lewis over the next couple of seasons due to age or cap.

It's a shame we don't have much pass rush to speak of. I miss the days of having a Charles Johnson that dinged up QBs had to think about.

That's because tmac gets his hands on pretty much everything that is close to catchable. It doesn't count as a drop if you can't get close to the ball when it's thrown to you. What's xl's catch percentage

Ended up all good, my parlay cashed thanks to pats finally given Henderson the ball and kafka trotting dart out there down 18 with 2 minutes left for some reason

I still don't think there's any chance we make it deep down, but pre-season all I wanted was to be in the "in the hunt" graphic this time of year. Successful year, and what many here (myself included) thought was still a very flawed roster, has a chance to have a winning season. It's still a flawed roster, and we dropped games we should've won, won games we should've lost, but for the first time in a long time I'm happy watching Panthers football in December. Whatta world.

And Bake will do Bake things

Everyone is probably tired of hearing me say it in all the Icky bashing threads, but this is the first time he's been with the same system/staff for two consecutive seasons since college and I knew he would end up being the guy. So 1) I told you so. (sorry, I was right about something. I need the recognition my father never gave me) 2) Pay him. He's going to continue to get better. and +1 to we need to learn how to draft guards again

I'm still on the Legette train. He's gonna be anywhere from solid to stud. He needs a little more time and some better play from the QB position.

It's unfortunate that contracts keep ballooning but he plays a position of great importance and he is young. This is why it is important for the FO to prioritize drafting OL going forward. We already have the highest paid OL without the Icky contract.

He’s young and good enough that they might have to make him the highest paid in the league or close to it. Doesn’t seem like the team has much leverage.

If he is truly ready then activate him but I would prefer to give him an extra week. Let's be honest. If we can't defeat the Saints without him then our quest for the division is already toast. We will need Hunt big time against the Bucs and Seahawks to finish the season.

Air yards or YAC? How many has he thrown?

It's been many a year since we were in December talking about how games mattered for something other than draft order. This crazy, mixed up, unpredictable, maddening, uplifting and teeth gnashing season has certainly not been boring.

If you look at Brown and Horn's contracts, expect to pay above what he is likely actually worth. This is the Panthers suckage tax. Ultimately, much like Derrick Brown, he has steadily improved over time and that's what you want out of your young first round draft picks. He was one of the biggest and most important question marks coming into the season and he has answered it conclusively. He is "the guy" at LT. Great news, one less position of extreme importance to have to attempt to remedy.

This is maddening because, well, it's so up and down. When the kid's on, he can be great. When he's mediocre, we can still win based on a strong running game and good defense. When he's bad, and over his history he's this more than not, then it's a sad show that no one could win with. How can anyone know what is going to happen right now? Really. It's like picking one flake in a snow globe and shaking it once a week... there is no telling where it will end up. Things I did see on Sunday from Bryce: his teammates love him; he can make the big throws with good protection and good effort from his receivers. He isn't afraid to run. He can rise up against the best in competition (but he can also sink to the level of bad competition). All I can say is if Canales goes with an aggressive game plan for Bryce that leans on a hot-hand running game, the team can beat anyone. If there's any wishy-washy play calling, then Bryce melts and couldn't beat anyone. Maybe the person Bryce needs to win over more than anyone is Canales.

Keep in mind that Baker does have a fuged up AC joint. Also keep in mind Evans is about to return.

Kinda crazy how little we are talking about Icky this season. He will be heading into the final 5th year option of his contract, meaning he will likely be getting a contract extension this offseason. He’s having a career season. He’s had only 3 penalties in 13 games, a large drop from the 11-12 he’s averaged in prior years. His impact in the run game is still massive, while still being average at best in pass protection. Either way he’s been the best LT the Panthers have fielded since Jordan Gross and it’s a no-brainer to re-sign him. But at what cost? He will command a hefty price.

Good lord this thread. Bryce did a great job of throwing TMac open. Bryce has been one of the more accurate down field passers this season in the league. They’re just not taking a lot of deep shots but he’s been accurate. He’s thrown a few real nice sideline go balls which was something I had serious doubt about a couple years ago

How about don't rush a very expensive player recovering from a bicep tear back? Just get Mays healthy and Corbett is a very good OG.

Sunday threw another monkey wrench into the equation.

Unreal they played Zavala over Curhan. Zavala needs to be cut, but won’t because he’s Icky’s friend.

A few nice throws on 4th down don’t erase dozens of miserable games. If Bryce plays well in every game down the stretch, win or lose, he has proven himself for next season. He lays another Saints at home dud against the Bucs or something he can be damn sure to have competition for his job next year.