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TMJ had two catches on SIX targets. That sucks!

Most of our key skill players were playing with some sort of nagging injury. I think they will get better if they can fully heal up. However, that does not resolve the fact that we were exposed for lacking a deep passing game and short yardage rushing attack.

Trading for CJ Henderson is Fitts most egregious error. However, Rhule did say that he loved CJ coming out of college, so I'm not sure who put the wheels in motion for that trade, but obviously Fitts negotiated the package, which was too much for a guy who had bust written all over him.

If Fitts is serious about continuously looking to upgrade this roster, he needs to, right now, sign a short yardage RB and compliment to Hurst. We have the roster spots. Wooten was elevated for game day, so we essentially have two available roster spots. I get the WR aspect, and actually that is priority #1, but there is nothing out there really worth signing.

The word on him is raw, but with a lot of potential. They could have gave him some limited plays, but I guess the staff thought it was a bit too soon. I imagine he will see a few offensive snaps next week.

The first INT wasn't horrible, Bates is a great safety with quick breaking skills. One step later for Jesse, that would have been a completion or at least not an INT. The second one though, that was a bad throw by Bryce. Same spot, same defender in the area and led the receiver too much.

If were are going forward with this group, they need to serious work with Shenault on his routes and hands. He can get open and is a force once the ball is in his hands, but he's not a comfortable 'hands' catcher and to my knowledge isn't the most polished route runner. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I think he only has limited route tree capabilities. My stock on TMJ is at an all-time low. Considering I was never high on him in the first place, that's saying something.

I used to say the Redskins as that was the team I pulled for before the Panthers came into existence. They were in decline already when the Panthers started playing, but once the Cooke family sold to Daniel Snyder, I lost interest quickly. It only took a few seasons to write them off completely after seeing what an incompetent owner little Danny boy was becoming. Wheeew boy, what a train wreck that eventually became!!!

Mingo still has to develop, Thielen is a stop-gap and Shenault is a gimmick guy. The problem is the dude who should be hitting his prime...stinks, TMJ. There is no other way to put it. A handful of games a season he will display some glimmer of an up and coming WR, but otherwise is a non-factor. Another Rhule pick I didn't agree with. This staff has really got it's work cut out for them to be competitive with Matt's leftovers.

Burns should take the high road, play out his contract and tell the Panthers he wants to hit FA in the offseason. Some of these monster contracts are coming back to bite teams in the arse. Burns deserves to get paid more, but if the Panthers are balking considering how they feel about Brian, you have to think Burns' camp is asking for the moon.

If we are looking a street FAs at this point, I'd take a swing a RB and TE. There are some decent ones still unsigned. As far as WRs, the only way to upgrade is to trade. It bare out there. Yes, some old, washed up, former stars are available, but the washed up part should be a sign to stay away. 1) Sign a bruiser RB 2) Sign a TE 3) If feasible, trade for a WR.

Dang man, diving in early aren't you? I will be watching for WRs, CBs, TEs and IDL studs. It sucks not having a first round pick since the WR class is loaded, especially at the top.

People's passion wanes over time. Twenty years ago I was an insane Panther's fan. Now, still a fan, but not nearly with the amount of energy and intensity.

The same with TEs, there are better guys sitting on their couch right now than Ian Thomas and Tremble.

Go out and sign a guy like Fournette to a reasonable 1-year deal. At least there are decent RBs still out there. I looked at the FA WRs and woof, the cabinet is bare.

Hurst played well and the secondary. That's it. The OL played decent and our pass rush was effective early on. Outside of that, it's a matter of what group's sucky play was not as as bad as the others.

Dude, if Rhule got to at least dip his toes into year 3 after that train wreck, Reich should at least be afforded the same grace.

And a QB that threw two bad picks? No shame in pulling him to keep from crushing his confidence with a potential 3rd pick? I get it dude, you want Thomas Brown to be the play caller, but you don't need to throw Reich under the bus to get your wish.

Two of my three concerns going into the season. A short yardage back was my third concern and the failed 4th and short attempt proved that point.

Okay, bench the rookie and see if the veteran QB can do any better. I would go that route before the HC tucks his tail between his legs and relinquishes play calling duties. The ONLY call I had a real problem with was the 4th down call. Going for it wasn't the issue...that was fine, but the play itself with Hubbard as the guy. The rest was on execution, which is NOT on the play caller, but the players.

That was Peyton Manning. Also Dan Marino lost his first 3 games, even the one where he played most of the game. Go look at Troy Aikman's first game...U-G-L-Y. Again, I'm not a Young apologist, even though people are pushing in that direction. Rookie QBs struggle, period. Will Young be the savior of the franchise? I dunno, but banking that decision based off today is ludicrous.

Sure, because two picks and a fumble as well as your #2 WR not knowing where in the hell on the field he should be is on the play calling.

We need to seriously upgrade next year in the offseason at WR. Mingo and maybe Thielen as the lone holdovers. Scrap the rest. This group is atrocious.

Same, I said 7-9 wins, but now at the lower end of that range.

I can't believe you guys are making me defend Bryce Young. Whose stats are these for their first game? I was mid on the Bryce selection, I didn't hate the pick, but didn't love it either. Rookie QBs struggle. Bryce, CJ and AR ALL lost today. It's a process. Calm down. Now, if Young looks like this by the end of the season, then panic.