Dragoon11

Well, that's true, but I have a good feeling about Baker and this offense. Wasn't his fault the Browns turned out to be our first game.

You don't think a team that has went 5-11 and 5-12 the last two seasons could use a QB with a little fire and moxie about him? I personally think it is exactly what they need... I'd bet the team has his back (the one which has that big target on it).

Hey... if he is cerebral and can develop an NFL central processing unit like the Tom Bray's, Aaron Rodgers and Pat Mahommes.... we talking big giant skittles!!

In todays NFL, and with a 17 game schedule, you need to build 2 offensive and defensive lines. At least as close as you possibly can. Injuries are just too frequent so depth is what will build playoff teams.

That may be true, time will tell where our D ends up this year. That being said, they did the same to a good Tampa defense last week. WFT has the hot hand right now. I wouldn't be surprised if they go on a tear and make that last playoff spot. They were a playoff team last year. They have a solid O-line and when Ron was here we had a couple of seasons where we won a bunch of games in a row late in the season. WFT has playmakers, they're better than you think, despite current record. They have found themselves with Taylor and they're playing with confidence. Give them some credit.

I agree.. I think Heinicke has figured it out. Just look! He passes every eye test. How about that side armed pass for 5 yards when Chinn was all over him? He made big time plays in big time situations... That's what great QB's do. I'm not calling Heinicke great just yet, but just look at the fire and passion he plays with. Provided he stays healthy, I expect we'll be seeing Taylor for a good while longer as the WFT starting QB.

There should be a "Lemon Law" in the NFL. That way the league could be held liable. Panthers certainly got duped, lol.

Both alive and dead, lol. Lets hope Ron thinks this way!

I never said the same, but it is the Panthers current O-line. A lot of those guys have been in the rotation throughout the year. Whether through injury, or by accident, Panthers, at least for this game seemed to have found the right combination. Cardinals have a pretty stout defensive front. We'll see how they hold up and cross our fingers that they can stay healthy, because currently we do not have a lot of depth on the O-line.

I'm sure not celebrating like we just won the super bowl... I'm just celebrating what I saw today. Which is a team that seems to have found some inspiration, played like it and now seems to have some swag, which was greatly lacking on the offensive side of the ball. It does not matter if we played a depleted Cardinals team. The Panthers took advantage of every opportunity and scored 34 points against a top 5 defense. Say what you want, but this team today pulled the guts out of the Cardinals early and never let up. That same Colt McCoy lead team took it to a good 49er's team at San Francisco last week, so what does that say? You take it one game at a time, and you'd be a fool to not see the difference in this team today.... what will it lead to: Well, I feel much better about this team now than I did a week or two ago and that is enough. Now we have a big game coming up against the WFT, which is a very interesting match up, for obvious reasons, and they just beat Tampa. This is the NFL, one week at at time, but at least this week we feel much better about the rest of the season. After todays win, the Panthers are the 7th seed currently if the playoffs started today. Panthers still relevant, far from perfect, but still in it and can improve!

It was sooo apparent... I just hope it can carry them, time will tell.

I agree, but those simple 5-8 yard runs help make 3rd downs more manageable, which we have to credit the O-line. Cardinals defense is no joke and I think the Panthers O-line did a great job today. And you're spot on when you say we do not need a QB to sabotage the game. If Cam can come in and manage the game without turnovers, and our run game dictates the flow of the game, the Panthers have a shot. That being said, the O-line did great today. We need them to stay healthy and continue to play inspired.

I wouldn't say completely... coaches knew PJ was starting his second NFL game. And with Cam... obvious. They didn't open it up per se, they just called plays based on the skill set of PJ, CMC and Cam.

absolutely! I didn't think he played that bad. It just felt like he was an easy target for the home team officials.

Capable we'll take, agreed?

Daley got absolutely shafted on more than one holding call. Was straight BS... watch the replays, serious.

OMG... they looked the best they have looked ALL season, serious! Maybe Arizona just was not on their game today, whatever... I saw hustle and fight! A few too many penalties, but, a lot of home town cooking on some of those calls without a doubt.

Yes... And I meant to give a nod to PJ as well... He did just enough!!

I realize that the Cardinals were without Kyler Murray, and cannot deny that helped. That being said, the Arizona cardinals still had that top 5 defense and our run game gashed them. Not only that, PJ had a great pocket to pass from most of the game. Yes, without a doubt, with Cam Newton being back I'm sure the whole team was playing a little more inspired than normal. So... why do you think that is? (which gets to my point). Is it not amazing how much better a team looks with at least a competent QB? This is an indictment and proof of just how bad Sam Darnold is, you could tell just by Robbie Anderson alone. We'll see what the next few weeks have in store, but based on today, the O-line performed admirably and the play calling was efficient. Welcome back Cam Newton!!... I hope you can learn the playbook and gel quick with your obviously excited teammates. Great job today by whole team, nod to the defense once again! KEEP POUNDING baby!! We have hope once again!!!

Keep Pounding boys!!! Keep that energy in second half!!

Lol, can you imagine if he was half Asian, and his first name was Yu?

I like what I'm seeing from Mike White so far. He looks very poised in the pocket and is making big league throws! Hated that he hurt his wrist/hand last night.

I agree... I've watched film of Minshew and what I see is a guy that has a lot of Brett Farve like ability/potential. His biggest issue was trying to force too many throws into tight windows, like a gunslinger does. But he is young, and the biggest difference between he and Darnold is that Minshew can see the field well and read defenses. He will be a starter for a team at some point, wait and see. The games I saw him play in I was very impressed with his moxie, passion and decision making.