TheMaulClaw

Alright the game this week is definitely overshadowed for us....I mean Cam is fugging back. That said, it's a must win. Prior to Cam coming back it felt like such a downward slide that no redirection was possible. Even though we're only a game out of the wildcard we might as well have been mathematically eliminated. There was no saving the season, but lo....there is hope. So now the team must find a way to go get this dub to set the table for the unthinkable run we're destined for. The stuff of dreams. PJ Walker would show impressive professionalism to go out and deliver a solid performance for the team. There isn't much pro tape on Walker and that gives us a small advantage. Different cadence, different tendencies, and a little harder to game plan for specifics. So here are the keys in my view. 1) Adjusting our running game. We have to use misdirection and read option. If we can force the DE's to sit on the option it should open up some holes between the tackles and the guards. 2) Limiting turnovers. This is an easy and lazy key to the game, but it's still important. I think we need to see some safe throws from PJ. If we're moving the ball and nothing is there....take the 3 points. 3) Keeping Murray contained. I actually think we matchup well defensively with a team like the Cardinals. We have depth at CB to match their receivers and we have speed on the ends. The Cards are going to want to move Murray out of the pocket, so we're going to have to counter this with our speed on the edge. The Burns injury hurts, but we're still a fast defense. Ultimately would be an absolutely huge win that sets the stage for Cam's return. I hope PJ comes out motivated and not deflated. Even in the back up role he has a chance to be an important part of this team. Keep Pounding!

Yeah I saw that it's so good.

If he plays well I don't think his contract would be horrible. At this point, you would have to think his preference would be to stay here if he can. I mean the contract we just gave him has to earn a lot of good will, and Cam will never see the love like he will here anywhere else.

It's not your money. Teddy comes off the books soon. Darnold will be dead money but whatever. We have the cap space this year. Cam probably brought in more then 10mil in revenue just yesterday. Also unless he gets us into the playoffs, he's not seeing 10 mil. We have cap room next year. Tepper is one of the richest people in the country. Cam's contract is like paying for a Netflix subscription for Tepper. Just enjoy the ride and be entertained. As much as I get annoyed with Tepper, I'll never say he's cheap.

I think a 2 year deal would be most likely. I also think that is the best possible outcome for both sides. Obviously if he plays well you'd bring him back at the end of that, but a two year deal allows us flexibility if next season happens to be awful. I love bringing him back, but we still have to groom a qb at some point. I'd be completely cool riding with Cam next season since the market is bare, and letting him take the starting/mentorship role the following year. I love signing, because Cam and Charlotte are a perfect fit, and he gives us the best chance to win. This season he has no pressure. Next season however, if he has a rough 4 or 5 game stretch it will be time to look at drafting the next eventual starter.

If you thought our previous regimes had mastered the art of not saying poo in their press conference, then watch Joe Brady's. Masterful.

I mean I think we've had enough guys who played under the old system. Who would know the plays.

With Cam back and our still bad Oline opt....I think you have too bring back our reqd option offense with QB1. Dust off the pre Joe Brady playbook, and let Cam and CMC play ball. We can't expect Cam to start quickly unless we bring back what him and some of the other guys already know. It would be wrong to expect to jam Cam in the Darnold offense.

Im excited to hear from Cam and the Panthers. Anyone know when they take the podium?

There is life!

I'll be happy to have Cam come back and play. It's not really about winning, it's about healing this fanbase, organization, and Cam. I was definitely one that thought it was time to move on from the Cam, but in retrospect I wasn't happy with the way it went down, and we had no one that could fill the massive void he left. This will be good for the fans, and hopefully inject some excitement in the locker room.

The reality is when it comes to strictly the football and stadium side, JR was a very good owner. Not saying some of the creepy stuff was good, but if we could have eliminated that and kept the football and team stuff the same that would have been great.

Hey may be bad but he is tough. Poor guy never should have been played. Poor coaching.

What do you want to bet that he plays well in Houston?

The ref threw it for bumping into him I think...not for the taunt.

I'd just have to say that I think Cam doesn't want to come back here. I don't blame him. I feel that if the Panthers thought he would come back they would leave that door open, but they handled Cam incorrectly.

Panthers are spot on symbolism for post covid America.

What I mean is an owner that is so rich a sports team isnt even a big investment for them.

Hornets are cursed.

People think that having a rich owner is a good thing. It's an awful thing. Rich people are rich because they're cheap. They aren't worried about the art, symbolism, or legacy. Putting a crappy surface on the field is exactly what a rich owner would do. Give me an owner who cares.

Im blaming the coaching staff for playing a mediocre and concussed qb, and for playing Burns despite the game being lost and being already injured once in the game.

Wait till one day Tepper's gold digging wife gets the keys to the team.

Casper needs to be sat.

Seeing ghosts.

Yeah lets keep calling plays that get our guys hurt in a lost cause.