Martin

We only had 23 wins between 2009-2012 and we are currently at 22 wins from 2018-2021 with 6 games to go.

I’m sorry if you are not excited to see Cam over the next couple of weeks,l

Thank you, I appreciate you strong and insightful input to this thread.

Heineke Is good for a couple of strong games per season, I just don’t think he can do it over a full season. The fourth down conversion was pretty impressive.

Yeah there was one pass in particular to DJ where Cam threw it low so he could catch it and avoid getting destroyed. Really good stuff.

I apologize for trying to find some bright spots, I know that is not a good fit among all doom and gloomers. I would appreciate to keep this relatively free of negativity as there are plenty of threads for that: 1) Really happy with Cam’s play today. A lot to build on as he gets the full playbook down. Looked in control and played smart. 2) Really impressed by CJ Henderson’s tackling, his supposed weak spot. He got beat on one play, but looked really good overall. Excited to follow his progress now that he’s back from his shoulder injury. 3) From what I could tell Brady Christensen looked pretty decent at LT. He moves really well. Would like some more input on this as I just casually focused on him on a couple of plays. A bad loss, but I’m pretty excited overall moving forward as our defense matches up pretty well with most teams moving forward, Gilmore getting more up-to-speed, Horn coming back for the playoffs(?) and the offense continue to progress under Cam.

Should be a lot of options as I’m assuming the whole Buffalo coaching staff gets fired for being blown out but Indy, completely unable to stop the run, or the Titans being outplayed by the Texans, I’m thinking they should all be fired, maybe as soon as tomorrow. Right? Am I doing this right?

Not sure why anyone is surprised. Cam’s only been back for a bit over a week, so the playbook is somewhat limited with him until he gets it fully down. Some mentioned earlier it will be at least 4 weeks. So this makes total sense.

It has also been mentioned that Rhule was the first one to reach out to Cam. Cam said so himself that he got a call from Rhule. Not sure if it was Rhule’s idea or not, but I bet he was looking for new options at the QB spot.

This is pretty impressive: Next Gen stat of the week: Christian McCaffrey had 12 rushes for 85 yards versus seven or more defenders in box (7.1 avg).

Just curious. You don’t think Cam’s injury history and indirectly asking for a new contract on social media had anything to do with it? You think it was 100% one-sided and Cam did everything perfect from his side? I think it was handled poorly from both sides, but it is obviously totally fine to have a different take on it. I’m really happy to have Cam back btw, but again I think both sides had some responsibility for how it went down.

This will help bring Panthers supporters back together and some excitement. I don’t have great expectations, but great stuff!

I don’t have great expectations, but it feels really good and I’ll take that for now.

I can see being disappointed in some of Rhule’s decisions, but I didn’t see being angry at Rhule for not drafting Mond

Here are some draft profiles on his mobility. Not a runner, but doesn’t sound at all like a statue: ”Strong’s arm is his most valuable physical tool, but the Nevada QB isn’t a liability as an athlete. Strong is more of a pocket passer, but he has some underrated mobility within his archetype. He has some definite short-range spryness and escapability in the pocket, and he also flashes limited off-script ability. He can cover ground with long strides and extend plays to the sideline if necessary.” “Strong is an average athlete with regard to mobility outside of the pocket. In the run game, he isn't much of a threat to the defense as a runner. Therefore, running many of the zone-read concepts with him would be problematic. The passing game is where he thrives. He’s more of a traditional pocket passer with very good arm strength and throws with a good base. He has the mental processing to make quick decisions. Nevada’s offense provides many opportunities for him to display his downfield accuracy. He has a good internal timer and he innately feels pressure on the backside. He has a quick release and easily gets the ball out of his hands from the gun to short throws. He goes through his progressions and will check it down when necessary. One of his best assets is his ability to take care of the football. Some of his turnovers in the exposures I’ve graded were situations where his receivers let him down. ”

Here is Strong’s stats

Agreed. And that gives me long term hope with Tepper as an owner. Being able to admit to your mistakes is a huge asset.

The one I’m most interested in is MJ. Is he improving and is he a potential solution at LG? Trying hard to find something positive here

This is exactly what I thought as well. Agree with everything you said.

Trent Williams is 33, Andrew Whiteorth is 39, etc. You can get a great LT in his early 30s. But if you are only looking for All Pro LTs in their mid 20s, then yes, you won’t find that

I also think MJ has some promise at LG, a stud LT in FA could help elevate his play. Then you can attack C and RG in FA/draft. Might be wishful thinking in my part, but I like that direction.

I would make him a very strong offer in free agency next offseason when he becomes a FA. Or did I not understand your question?

You can’t if you get mediocre players. But if you sign someone like Armstead at tackle and a very good guard it will certainly help. If you prioritize and am willing to spend you can make a lot of progress.

I agree. However I feel we need a much more experienced OC. Keeping Brady would be a huge disappointment. Hopefully he takes a college job and it takes care of itself.

Draft a QB and sign an experienced QB (Nick Foles?) to compete and mentor. Sign O-line in free agency and draft in later rounds. Get a new experienced OC.