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Yeah, I don't think Jermaine is a 1st string NFL MLB, but he's an improvement over Tahir Whitehead. And that's saying a lot since we have a top ranked defence.

So, yes. What this team is lacking is a stud MLB. Maybe we've been spoilt for a very long time with great MLB's. From Kuechley, Beason & Morgan, to what we've seen the last 2 seasons. Very subpar talent, and that's giving them credit.

Donte wasn't on today, but most of the secondary was on to be honest. The only person in the secondary that played well was Jeremy Chinn. Didn't help that the pass rush wasn't effective enough. But you've also got to give credit where it due, Washington played a well balanced game. Their O-line outplayed the D-line to the point that they even used a 3rd string centre & was effective for them. You've also gotta give Heinicke credit. He made a couple of big time plays.

https://youtu.be/siqPMOYh7DA

Last year, Rhule use to say "process" in every sentence. As the season went on last year, I said that word should be"progress". Unfortunately, this season, the team is now in "regress". That was a 1-5 team that they lost to today with sooo many players out, probably twice as many as the Panthers. They got a field goal on the opening drive, then stunk for 50+ mins after that, AGAINST A 1-5 TEAM!! With today's effort, I doubt they would've beat a college team.

Such an embarrassing performance. Even the commentary said it was pathetic.

12 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

Good thing they waited til 5 mins left in the game to run it

That just shows Joe Brady's offensive play calling is inept.

Didn't deserve to win that game. Just terrible everywhere. D-line no existent in the last 2 weeks, waaaay too many dropped passes, INT on very 1st play, poor zone coverage, O-line pass pro lacking once again.

I noticed a few weeks into last season, this coaching staff struggle with 2nd half adjustments/game plan, on both sides of the ball. Marry that with a less than mediocre O-line, and that's no formula for success.

The defence has somewhat improved in personnel, but there's no one out there leading or directing them around.

I'm liking all this doubt for the Panthers. It just gives more motivation & enthusiasm for the team. Every media source says Dallas are going to win, but betting odds are around 55/45 being that Dallas are the home team. Bring it on!