DaveThePanther2008

You can downplay the decision to take the ball first and have field choice in the second half all you want. But our game plan was to control the ball and give us a chance to win down the stretch. The defensive game plan was good, and they kept the game close. That decision was a huge factor in our win. We got in position to win going in the direction of better field goal possibilities. So many haters can't just enjoy the win. It was a defensive battle, and we scored TDs while they were kicking field goals. The Panthers had a good game plan and they won because of it. That's on Canales. Just like last weeks game plan. it was terrible and it was on Canales. '

No doubt. He did a great job on Parsons. Parsons was a nonfactor.

He's the starting QB. We should be happy he's back. When you look at QBs like Joe Burrow, as talented as he is, he can't stay healthy. I give Young props for manning up and playing through the pain. He was definitely not 100%.

We were playing one of the best defenses in the league. He wasn't brilliant but he got the job done. The conditions were terrible and he lead us on two TD scoring drives. Not only that but we kept Parsons almost invisible. I know he's not a top 5 QB but we lose with Dalton.

He runs so hard. Watching him play through the groin pain was inspiring. You could clearly see he was hurting but he wasn't going to let the team down. WE NEED 53 just like him.

Exactly, He saw open field and took his eyes off the ball. It doesn't get much easier. It so easy to F it up when you see that much space in front of you.

There is no way we should trade Hubbard without have a deal in place with Rico. Last thing we need to do is get rid of a good running back for draft pick(s) without having our #1 RB in place for several years.

This seems to be a never-ending story with our head coaches. How many coaches have we had that have played people they are paying big money too when others are outperforming them. It surely does get old.

During the hiring process one of the reasons, he was selected was he was a QB whisperer and that he could get Young to be our franchise QB. While we have seen some amazing improvement in Young he hasn't gotten him over the hump.

I get what you are saying. Feeding off bottom dwelling teams is not going to be the highwater mark. I like him, he's had some good games and almost pulled of some incredible upsets but almost doesn't count. I just don't feel like he has much more to give.

The decision to keep the charade going between Chubba and Rico would be the start. His lack of "dawg" in him. Questionable play calling. All of this and more seem to point to he's not the one we need running the show.

It's not that he didn't light up a SB Caliber team, it's he was absolutely horrendous. And that is being kind.

I definitely wouldn't mind seeing him move to the #2 spot. He definitely can't do any worse.

Agreed but we still get blown out because Dalton looked like the Red Musket. He as all over the place, highly ineffective. As much as many of you hate or dislike Young. Young would have been far more decisive.

They might as well trade him. Canales is being stubborn and not allowing Rico to do his thing. It's the same reason he left Dallas. Someone needs to smack the crap out of Canales and get him to realize Rico is #1 not 1a or 1b.

It does amaze me he's too blind to what is working. I said it last week you don't play because they have a bigger contract. Rico is much better than Chubba.

Worse than Leggett's holding.

I hear you. I didn't dislike either of them. I just didn't care much for Hurney. He always seemed to reach for small school talent that he thought could be NFL caliber.

Compared to now. Fox and Rivera having winning seasons every other season seems like a blessing.

A QB that threw for nearly 4000 yds. 21 TDs in his first full season as a QB. God forbid a first-year starter actually doesn't throw interceptions. Just for reference. Payton Manning threw for less yard and more INTs than TD (28-26). So, you're basically saying they should have benched Manning after his first full season at QB.

First, I am still holding out that BY will be the QB we need him to be. Secondly, if he doesn't fit the bill I would rather have a rookie hand picked by our Coach and GM and not the owner. However, sticking with the theme of the opening post. I feel you left out a player I would love to see get a full chance to win a starting job. He's been behind several good starting QBs. I know many of you hate the thought of a Carolina QB playing for the Panthers, but Sam Howell wasn't bad. He threw for nearly 4000 yds in 2023 with the Commanders, not bad considering he has a terrible O-line. He had a 63% completion rate with 21 TDs. The 21 ints are a bit alarming but not necessary something that can't be fixed. Most rookies struggle with INTs their first season at the helm. 2023 was basically his rookie season as he played in only 1 game in 2022.

And Miami wasn't bad at the time we played them

Peanut maybe but Greg was what the TE position looks like now. He was the first TE to have 3 consecutive 1000 yd seasons. I think he should be in.

If things go south for us in the 2nd half of the season I wouldn't mind seeing Hooker. Dude has a big arm and is somewhat mobile. Maybe under Canales he has learned something. I just don't think Dalton is going to get us anywhere. We need to run the ball against Buffalo and keep the Bills offense off the field.

DM needs to get Rico under contract before the end of the season.