Prowler2k18

Hornets are in free fall. Retread coaches and past prime players on bad contracts are handicapping this team.

I agree. I’d be real interested to see who he would bring in to run the defense. I really hope we’ll get someone to help our young studs reach their potential and return to playing at a high level.

That would definitely be the Panthers’ way.

It is what it is. We’re a dumpster fire right now.

You know, Wilks is a good man but the defense lately has left a lot to be desired. I’m not sure we couldn’t benefit from a fresh perspective and new blood on that side of the ball. The D seems to be getting stale IMO.

Me neither. Even more astounding they’re turning the reins over to an inexperienced Jeff Saturday. A real head scratcher.

Have to believe Reich will be among the list of candidates for the job. With his ties to the organization, the area and being the veteran and offensive minded coach Tepper may prefer, it makes too much sense not too.

With the way the Packers’ season is going, that 2nd rounder may turn out to be quite valuable. I would’ve definitely taken that for DJ.

Yup and we would’ve been better served to replace him with Holcomb and let Wilks or someone more qualified call the defense. Under these circumstances, I guess it’s the best we can do.

Rams offered two 1st in ‘24 & ‘25 and a 2nd next year for Burns and the Packers offered us a 1st next year for Moore according to sources. If this were true, we should have taken those deals poste-haste and kept it moving. This team just will not allow itself to embrace a full rebuild.

They’re both a little long in the tooth that’s for sure! Our DJ is a veteran DL coach with connections to Wilks and Rivera going back to the Chargers.

I agree on Wilks but unless no one else takes the job, I’m all for bringing in new blood from the top down with the exception of a few staffers namely Campen and Tabor. I think it would benefit us to purge any connections to Rivera or Rhule.

Holcomb should’ve gone with them. He’s a good position coach (LB) but the past few weeks has shown he’s in over his head as a DC. But as someone posted earlier, this will all be a moot point at season’s end.

This especially re the LB corp. The hot start for Luvu is looking like mirage and I think he returns to being a backup and key ST player next season. Brandon Smith is young and athletic but not sure if he’s a future starter (got to work on his tackling), Shaq is probably playing elsewhere next season and the rest are either one-year rentals or JAGS. The unit could really use an infusion of talent.

And Joe Mixon with his 5th TD!!! It’s a wrap!

That’s because it’s non-existent. It’s been pitch-and/catch for Burrow all day!

This is even the “old Panthers” unless you’re referring to the 2010 Panthers. This is just a downright pathetic performance!

Yup…The Carolina Panthers: making average team look like world beaters is what we do

Mixon has more rushing TDs (3) this half than he’s had all year (2). Let that sink in for a minute. This one is over.

Exactly. This game is a reality check.

I agree on DJ and Burns. We’ve missed several opportunities to do this right. We’re apparently petrified of a actual rebuild.

We continue to be the get-right game for opposing teams. This is just pathetic!

WTH has had happened to the D? A 90 yard opening drive…are these guys sleepwalking?!

The ideal hire would be a Sean McDermott clone - defensive minded HC but understands the importance of a dynamic offense. Teams like Buffalo and Seattle should be the blueprint for what Carolina should aspire to be - tough no-nonsense defense with balanced offenses featuring a smashmouth rushing attack complemented with great downfield passing. This is what has made and is making Panthers’ football exciting again. We just need to find our identity again.

Yeah I’m hoping whatever happens we can hold onto Campen and Tabor. I’m with you on the defense and think new blood is needed there, particularly a defensive play caller that can get the best from the young studs. McAdoo - is a toss-up and the rest are replaceable.