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Took Jay-Z seven years. Perhaps Tepper's seventh year may fulfill that prophecy. Holding back my props until we're in the playoffs and have a clear future.

Definitely agree. This defense needs hogmollies (as Gettleman used to say) in the worst way. Granted, I'm not sure how much it is Evero in that equation. He didn't have stellar run defenses with the Broncos either, though granted everywhere else that defense was tops under his leadership. But at the least, this dline needs to get beefed up all around.

I was at the season end tampa game that year. Last game I went to at BofA before moving. Truly is wild how much has changed. From the stadium rocking with support to the shell it is now.

i expect the eagles to literally run the panthers out of town.

Ehhhhh Kirk Cousins isn't really throwing to him not because they don't know how to use him, but because Pitts has been very ineffective at route running, separating and taking the next step in this league. He got by with his freakish athleticism out of college. But so far, consensus among Falcon fans and analysts is Pitts just never took the next step of refining his route running and being an effective TE from blocking to decent receiving. For cheap, wouldn't mind a waiver cause lord knows anyone is an upgrade over Ian fugging Thomas, but really wouldn't throw even an average sized deal for a guy who hasn't proven himself.

Main conundrum is, well, the pool of capable kickers out there is quite limited in many respects. Kickers that were consistent last year - Jake Elliott, Younghoe Koe, and even longtime great Justin Tucker - are having horrid seasons. As much as I wish Pineiro had a better leg so that long FGs are he frankly is probably still one of the best this year even after the yips. Not much out there that'd significantly improve over Eddy I'm afraid with how terrible kicking has been league wide these recent weeks.

With the season nearing its end and the playoffs slipping out of reach—even in a division as weak as ours—the silver lining lies in the Panthers’ recent competitive performances. While the team started the season as one of the league’s worst, they now appear to be trending upward in both competitiveness and potential. Bryce Young has shown steady improvement, doing just enough to suggest that we no longer need to panic about replacing him in a draft class with underwhelming quarterback prospects. That said, I still believe bringing some contenders at quarterback—someone like Drew Lock or Justin Fields—would provide healthy competition for Bryce Young and push him to keep improving. While we can seemingly move forward with Bryce as our QB1, this offseason must focus on addressing glaring roster holes to better support his development and make the team more competitive overall. Here are the top priorities I’d focus on if I were running the Panthers: 1. Run Defense The Panthers’ run defense has been a glaring weakness all season. While the pass rush has shown recent improvement, the inability to stop the run remains a major issue. Whether the problem stems from defensive coordinator Ejiro Evero’s scheme or a lack of size and strength along the defensive line, this area needs significant upgrades. We need to bring in bigger, more physical players in the trenches or tweak the scheme to better defend against the run. If we want to stop being gashed on the ground every week, this must be addressed as a top priority. 2. Field-Stretching Wide Receiver The wide receiver room is crying out for a true deep threat. We have promising pieces like Leggette, who is a big-bodied target, and intriguing options like Coker and others, but none of them are speedy enough to truly stretch the field and force defenses to respect the deep ball. Granted, Young's arm originally made the deep ball a moot point, but we still need good separaters and field stretchers. After trading Johnson to the Ravens and cutting ties with Mingo after his bust of a season, it’s clear this room needs an overhaul. The Panthers should target a speedy, dynamic wide receiver who can create space and open up the offense, either through free agency or the draft. A true field stretcher would do wonders for Bryce Young’s development and help the offense take a step forward. 3. CB2 The cornerback position 2 desperately needs an upgrade. Dane Jackson, unfortunately, has not lived up to any positive expectations and has been a significant liability in the secondary. The lack of reliable depth behind Jaycee Horn is painfully obvious. Adding a competent CB2 through free agency or the draft should be a priority to shore up the secondary and improve coverage against the league’s more dynamic offenses. Am I missing anything? If you have any specific players in mind, whether free agents or draft prospects, voice your thoughts below.

I don’t care if a rookie head coach makes some fixable time management or play-calling mistakes in his first year, especially on a team destined for the bottom of the standings. Those issues can be fixed, and I’ll only worry if they turn into a consistent problem in years 2 or 3. What matters to me is how the team has progressed from the start of the season to now. After being benched earlier, our undersized QB has steadily improved week by week and has made games competitive despite the team’s flaws. Dave Canales and his coaching staff turned what looked like a long-shot rookie into at least a serviceable quarterback with the potential to become our long-term QB1. This season, I wanted to see improvement and proof that Canales has a plan that works—and so far, that’s exactly what he has delivered. The team keeps making consistent progress as the season winds down, and on top of that, we’re securing a good draft position without the need to reach for another rookie QB. Canales has developed this team at a high level. That’s what I care about most, and he deserves credit for it. If he takes the offseason to refine his game-day management, we’ll be in an even better position moving forward.

I’m not overly concerned if a rookie head coach makes some fixable time management or play-calling mistakes in his first year, especially on a team that was already destined for the bottom of the standings. Those issues are fixable, and I’ll only start worrying if they become a consistent problem in years 2 or 3. What matters to me is how the team has progressed from the start of the season to now. From what I’ve seen, after being benched earlier, our undersized QB has steadily improved week by week, even managing to make games competitive despite the team’s flaws. The coaching staff, led by Dave Canales, has taken what seemed like a long-shot rookie and helped him develop into at least a serviceable quarterback, with the potential to become our long-term QB1. This season, all I wanted to see was improvement and evidence that Canales has a plan that works—and so far, that’s exactly what we’re getting. The team has shown consistent progress as the season winds down, and on top of that, we’re likely securing a good draft position without needing to reach for another rookie QB. Canales’ development of this team has been top-notch. That’s what I care about most, and he deserves credit for it. Now, if he uses the offseason to refine his game-day management, we’ll be in great shape moving forward.

better draft position lol i'm fine either way.

Lol this run defense is something else

Tbh I'm fine enough if that's the outcome. Fixable coaching stuff that rookie HC Canales will hopefully learn from. If we lose that's just better draft position. Playoffs are a faint dream anyways even with the division being how it is.

Oline got beat hard that drive.

Four man rush and a 9 yard loss lol

Panthers should be up multiple scores by now if it weren't for the refs and Pineiro having the yips. Encouraged overall at the growth of the team. Want to see some more positives from Bryce this 4Q.

One thing that stood out to me is that Bryce Young’s “happy feet” no longer seem to be an issue. He’s starting to step into his throws and manage the pocket like an NFL starter should. That was the key difference in his play yesterday compared to previous games. His mechanics looked much improved, and it paid off with accurate, well-executed throws. If he can maintain these good habits and avoid reverting to “happy feet,” he might break through and start showing flashes of the player he was at Alabama. Of course, it’s just one strong performance. He still needs to prove that his poor mechanics and inconsistent play are behind him. But yesterday’s game was an encouraging step, and time will tell if it’s a turning point or just a brief highlight.

My conundrum right now is, even if we have the top pick, I'm not sure if any QB in this year's draft class excites me. Too much questions with them for me to be comfortable handing the reigns for now. Even in FA, the QB class doesn't look enticing. At this point, the smarter move may be to see if Bryce can hit his pre-draft potential and start looking more like a franchise QB consistently while building up our weak points on defense. Just not confident in the upcoming QB draft class this year would do any better than current Bryce, and that's with me questioning if Young can keep up this level of play.

three screens in a row lmao

lol why is Miles Sanders the prime target of a criticla 4th down play.

Impressive. Hope to see that level of play for four quarters outside the script. But encouraging that we didn't fall flat.

Yep thanksgiving. Luke and Coleman both got themselves an INT against Romo and Thomas Davis caused Romo to take his last snap. I still remember that Dallas was favored in that game when that team was undefeated 11-0 to that point. Was a beyond satisfying win.

lol

Eh the fact we're competitive enough and see where we're heavily deficient now that we have an average QB playing will be helpful and is far better than not knowing with BY stinking up the joint. Hope Morgan can capitalize better in the draft.

Another fun fact about Dalton: He's tied 5th in the NFL in total passing TDs. That is in spite of him only playing two total games. The only other QB who's above him and played the same amount would be Jordan Love. Pretty fun stat.