CPantherKing

If the team can't execute efficiently when they are trailing by a TD or less to put the team in position to take the lead, then they haven't been prepared during the week to do so. Especially, when they look so good and flashy during the rest of the game. This is true for both the offense and the defense. It's a huge breakdown in preparation and coaching. Not playoff worthy.

The team is not prepared to close out games on offense and defense. I don't blame the players. They're not on the same page in the most critical part of pro level football. The redzone defense, no huddle offense, 2 minute offense, 4 minute offense, and prevent defense is under practiced and sloppy. The Panthers are the NFL version of the guys in the gym who only work upper body and neglect leg day. The Panthers will be flashy, but they are no where close to being an NFL champion.

Just wondering how long it would take for Panthers fans to realize they have college coaching. They are prepared to start fast and lead. Clearly not prepared during the week to comeback and close out games. Bridgewater shined a light on it after last season and he clearly knows more than Rhule and Brady at the NFL level. The coaching will need another 3 to 5 years at the pro level to mature and have a chance at being nfl championship level. Or maybe a new QB and a few more DBs will fix it. Players are talented. Darnold and Bridgewater are good NFL QBs. Preparation to win during the week is poor, and a clear lack of understanding from coaches on what it takes to set up a team up to win consistently. Panthers will win when players are hot and they don't have to win close games at the end. That's what this team was built for. It's not college ball anymore Rhule and company. Coaches are headed back to college in a couple seasons anyways.

He did this year. Go watch what happens to Butler against run blocking every game he played in 2015 outside of the the no scheme Senior Bowl. I guarantee you right now Worley will not only be a bust, but he will be a major distraction in the locker room. He was the worst DB on the field for the Mountaineers. As for Bradberry... look for 21 on just about every Louisville highlight. He does not like contact, playing aggressive, or taking proper angles to the ball. Awareness is bad. Major project. Dog house candidate.

Horrible draft. Had some instant impact players in: 1 - Emmanuel Ogbah DE 2 - Shilique Calhoun DE 3 - Miles Killebrew SS Plus the Panthers keep a pick since they would not need to trade up. The two DEs instantly challenge Kony Ealy and Charles Johnson for starting spots. Major impact in the rotation. Allows Kony Ealy to rotate into the DT spot on passing downs. Killebrew would be the starting SS day 1. These are the type of players that Kuechly can make better quickly. Killebrew is basically a rookie Kuechly at SS. Instead, the Panthers go with 3 projects who will sit on the bench most of the season and both CBs have the potential to be deactivated or put on the practice squad for a majority of the season. Finnegan and McClain are better options than Bradberry and Worley. Butler, Bradberry and Worley are going to frustrate Kuechly with their style of play. It is unbelievable that the Panthers gave up an extra pick for Worley. There were only a handful of CBs worth drafting. The rest are just as good as UDFA's and street free agents like Finnegan and McClain. Missed opportunities! I am being reminded of the 2014 off season with a much worse draft.

Cam said it... "We were conservative, but you have to trust the coaching." Not sure about trusting a coaching decision to go conservative against a desperate Seahawks team for an entire half. Panthers won so coaches won on their tactical move of limiting key players, running clock, and keeping other players healthy for next week. I would not make that decision, but it has been a staple of the coaching all season. Packers, Colts, Giants, and now Seahawks. I am sure I am missing a game or two that the coaches spent at least an entire quarter putting the team into clock running mode. Panthers could bury any of those teams if the coaches stay out of Cam's and Luke's way. I don't know what to think.

That was the coaching/play calling. Almost the entire second half they were playing soft. They wanted to let the Seahawks complete passes underneath and keep them in bounds. 100% coaching decision. Brought some attacking defense after the Seahawks got 2 TDs and threatened a 3rd on their 3rd drive of the second half. 4th quarter they went back to the shell to run clock with the defense. Dumb.

coaches just want to run clock on offense and defense. Coaches are going to lose this for the Panthers with the crap play calling to run clock. Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly are both frustrated with the second half game plan.

Our coaches are the ones frustrating Cam. Wow. Coaches need to get their act together. Panthers coaches are the ones getting into Cam's head.

Coaches not letting Cam do his thing.... interfering with his game flow. Coaches have gone in to micro management mode. Get out of Cam's way! Let Luke make his calls!

Coleman beat deep again. No surprise there. I believe the coaches have been woken up and their play calling will change now. Attack! Stop running the ball for 3 yard gains. Go for the win. Stop getting up big and letting teams crawl back in with desperation plays.

Play calling has went from play with no fear/keep pounding to play scared/don't make mistakes

Buck is happy again. Expect a lot of penalties on the Panthers that are ridiculous. NFL wants the Seahawks back in this.

Stomp on the Seahawks. Stop playing soft. Coaches decision. Taking it away from Kuechly and Cam. Kuechly was upset with the play calling to end the first half.

Can we not play an entire half of soft coverage on defense and little pressure up the middle. Bury them! Coaches always get in the way.

Officials have been instructed to get the Seahawks back in the game. Penalty on Colin Jones was ridiculous.

Bury them. Close the book and make the Seahawks have to retool their team. Here is the book on how to defend Wilson. 2 dominant DTs and LBs with 2 disciplined vet DEs.

Is it me or does Joe Buck sound depressed to see the Seahawks get dominated. Aikman is excited to see offensive domination over one of the top defenses in the NFL.

I called 44-9 earlier this week. I think the Seahawks may let me down 44-0.

Apparently soft grass is worse than below 0 weather. Seahawks live on fieldturf. They suck on grass.

It's the playoffs. Bury them! Make a statement! Can someone make a gif of Wilson on ground stunned while he looks up to see what happened. That was an awesome expression.

Love for the Panthers declared since 1995! Would love to be at the game cheering on the Panthers and giving my wife a chance to see the players on the field before the game. Keep Pounding! Good luck to all.

Any good coach would have placed the ball between the hashes for that kick. Vikings had a total collapse with the coaching, RB, kickers, and holder at the end of the game. Unacceptable.