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It looks like the Jets may have made their change of QB too late to turn the tide in this game.

Haha, Jets QB running defenders over!

I'll take Biggest Loser for $500 Alex.

I'm thinking you are much closer to right than wrong.

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It is clear as day that Wilks is accomplishing a lot more with Rhule's players than Rhule ever could despite having to do it on the fly. I'd really like to to see what Wilks is capable of given his choice of staff/players and a full offseason of preparation.

Wilks is clearly a leader of men and has won the support of his players. I can't recall the last time I saw the players on the sidelines as jazzed as they were today. Not sure what qualities Tepper looks for in a HC but the performance outcome between Rhule and Wilks is night and day.

Yeah, every team needs players like Shenault. His old fashion smash mouth style of play energizes everyone around him.

After calling Marty Hurney a genius and giving Rhule a 7 year contract w/full control, does anyone in their right mind want Tepper leading another search? If Wilks wins the NFCS he deserves a shot as HC.

Yes, the media talking heads were speculating about the Panthers tanking early this season, but it should be obvious that Coach Wilks and the players had different ideas. If the Panthers wanted to tank there were trades for top picks that were turned down by Carolina. Also as already mentioned, if the Panthers wanted to tank, the best way to do that would have been to keep Rhule as HC.

During the last three seasons I can't recall seeing as cohesive a team effort as the one I witnessed today. Wilks has done a remarkable job (considering what he was given to work with) and should be given serious consideration for HC if he ends this season on a winning note.

What did the Texans know about Watson's activities and when did they know it? Smart move to proactively settle in an attempt to get Watson's stench off of the Texans franchise. I've got to wonder if Tepper comprehends how lucky he was to lose the Watson sweepstakes?

I see the Panthers in contention this season... for a high draft pick.

I'm okay with this sort of fandom. Yeah, the cake tins are barely in the oven and we still have to make the frosting, but the recipe looks tasty good. If only little Matty Rhule would stop bouncing around the kitchen long enough, we might finally end up with a blue ribbon at the state fair this season or next.

Behind Closed Doors: A Fly on the Wall Perspective of NFL Owner Daniel Snyder at Work

Honestly, what does it take to be a good NFL owner? Recognize your own limitations and hire good help. Also, don't sexually harass your employees. If you can do these things, your team will win more games than they lose. This should be a pretty low bar for any multi-billionaire capable of tying their own shoe laces.

This is the sort of comment that would be reassuring to hear from the coaching staff.

Clearly this is what Rhule and Snow are betting on happening. Hope they're right. Devil's Advocate Take: Opponents successfully use their running attack to control the game's tempo, keeping Carolina's high powered offense on the sidelines, meanwhile gaining first downs in bunches and wearing down our defense. By the 4th quarter, Panthers D is beat up and winded, opponents are able to move the ball at will and run out the clock.

It appears Snow is doubling down on his 2021 defensive philosophy favoring speed over size in 2022. TL/DR: Size Matters

So, Baker starts and if we're trailing at the beginning of the 4th quarter sub Baker with...

Yep, and every team Carolina faces in 2022 is going to test the defense's ability to stop the run. Especially in the second half by teams holding a lead trying to run out the clock. It will never end until the Panthers demonstrate they can consistently stop other teams from running the ball down their throats. I'm not sure anything meaningful has been done during the off season to address this glaring weakness. Personnel wise, the Panthers may have even less talent capable of stopping the run this coming season. Scary.

To be fair, Jake was a late bloomer, his first season with the Panthers was in his sixth season in the NFL.

The first thing John Fox told the Carolina Panthers players when he took charge of the team is as true today as it was twenty years ago...