Paa Langfart

We had better keep a qualified back up an with the poor pass protection shown today, unless we have decided to tank for some strange reason.

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3 hours ago, The NFL Shield At Midfield said:

I read "Naked" during a troubled time in my life and it made the days slightly more bearable.  Him and Amy are either NC natives or grew up here iirc.

His family moved to NC Raleigh area when they were all children according to a couple of his books.  His dad worked for IBM as I believe .  I think David and Hugh own a home now in Emerald Isle.  I have read pretty much all his stuff and like you it helped me laugh through some real and mental pain more than once.

Was a perfect day at the beach.  late October in the mid 80's  with almost no tourists or locals - doesn't get better than that.

I might listen for a bit on the radio today for a few chuckles while basking at the beach while I read some Sedaris.

Fire Fitterer and Reich both.  Complete clusterfug.  Just wish we could fire tepper's fat arse.

If op is true Fitterer needs to go now.

Must be embarrassing to have a 33 year old undrafted dude kicking your ass.

Fall is the best season in the Carolinas IMO,  and now that my Sundays are wide open that gives me an extra day to make the most of the cool sweet sunshine !

3 hours ago, rayzor said:

How long does it fugging take to figure out what you're doing isn't working?

9 games apparently

Well at least there won't be 3 people ruminating on what to call for every play.  

The only WR  we have on this team is Thielen.  Rest of the dudes are garbage and outht to be cut.

 I could post some sort of groovy hipster gif.  But instead lets be real -  this team in the ladt few years has turned into complete dog poo asshollery and will be, I think forever so, as long as Dave  Tepper rules it.  Just too much baggage to unload with this ownership to ever be a well run organization.

Face it.  Our team bought fools gold at top dolar

Bills looking slaughtered.

Non existent secondary lost the game today.

Did I miss a thread or is this fan base dead?

suprised they didnt throw Hekker out of the game for the head but

1 minute ago, pantherclaw said:

invite the devil in

Please tell me you don't believe this non sense.

5 hours ago, musicman said:

Yes, I am a homer and fan and will root for the team no matter what. But I believe I see things from the inside giving me a different perspective. 

I am a Scott Fitterrer fan, so let me get that out the way. I believe he has a direction but probably is dealing with an owners perspective, a past coach who wanted things a certain way, a new coach with a much different POV and is being judged on 5 games. 5 games with injuries with some top players on a team that was turned over (1/3) and entire new coaching staff. A rookie QB, who I really believe will be a top 10 QB in time. And draft picks are a chance no matter who you are.

The team is struggling, they are pressing and hopefully it's just a matter of time where we all start to see progress. But it's 11 guys being in sync for 5 seconds.  Coaches being in sync with players for 20 or so seconds before the play, reacting on the fly. BTW, millions are watching and judging. Most of the fan base would never handle that kind of pressure. Nobody wants to lose. 

The argument is they are paid millions and it's true. But don't you think they want to play better and win? Certain people can perform or even excel under pressure, but most don't. But from a players perspective they only have 1 or 2 contracts to make some money before their careers are over. The money, the fame will be gone but the side effects (long term injuries) stay with them forever. They love the limelight and are made to be gladiators as a spectacle and that is pressure not matter how much you get paid. But trust me, they do want to win. Nobody likes losing.

I say this to say they have plan. A young QB, an O-line (that is struggling because of injuries and maybe a new blocking philosophy) and the loss of our #1 WR in the trade. Injuries on defense (just Horn, Shaq and Ajax) make a significant impact. They need a couple of players and a decent draft or 2 for them to become an annually solid team with a chance to be in the playoffs every year. But FA has put a dent in the typical development plan. It's a win now league from players wanting a lot of money, the fans (and ownership) wanting to win now. It's also become a business (owners and players). Fans can complain about their team but they'll play fantasy football and pick other players from other teams. No loyalty either. Everybody is out for themselves. Like others, I really liked CMC. I understand the trade. He did have injuries and we got what we could when we could. Now, he's healthy and playing great again (and I am happy for him). It's hindsight. What happened he got hurt again and then the trade looks great. It's a chance no matter what you do.

What happen to the traditional fan that just liked the team no matter what? If we suck, still root and hope it changes. Complain, I get it. The team had struggled for years. But just like age and injuries (Cam) changed our team projection, it's even tougher now. I see the possibility of this changing. Getting a few guys back from injuries and hope that some young guys take the next step. BTW, the draft is a gamble no matter what slot you get. Look at Brock Purdy and for that matter Tom Brady compared to all the first round busts or ones that just didn't pan out. Is that on the guys/team that drafts them? No. It's a gamble and if it was full proof, everybody would be getting it right. 

The glass is a 1/3 full and we probably weren't going to the playoffs this year but we wanted to start playing better, or at least consistently. That's greatness - consistency. It takes time and maybe it doesn't happen, but I believe it will. I like to think i see the 5 steps process (nut things have to fall correctly to get there). I just don't know when and nobody does. 

Bash me all you want, I spoke my mind. 

Did a new shipment of microdot hit the streets this week ?

I'd love for them to open a route from ILM to Raleigh and with the way the SE part of the state is growing it is needed.

Make them take Miles Sanders back and pay his salary and its a deal.

21 hours ago, Loyalty4Life said:

I am not Tepper's wife but I do really like the guy.

panthers bot on AI

30 minutes ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Hi Dave! Please sell the team!

That aint Dave it's Nicole !

4 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

I wonder if reich will just quit if tepper over rules him and makes changes

he probably can't afford to