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Yeah, but there was no blitzing and only shell coverage. That makes a world of difference

Looking at the current Denver depth chart they don't have a DT listed above 320lbs. Their starter is right at 305lbs. Maybe it really isn't a need in this defense to have a wide body there. I saw a few 2-5-2-2 looks on the field during the game. We have Burns and YGM who have played with their hand in the dirt before. You squeeze the big guys (Tuttle/Brown/Williams) in closer on the line and it closes up the middle allowing Frankie and Shaq a little space to move around. You still have Burns to rush, YGM/DJJ to hold an edge and Chinn as the 5th LB. It actually operates more like a 4-3 than the traditional 3-4. Maybe I'm wrong.... just thinking out loud here.

At first I was upset watching Jones drive down the field on his first and only drive, but as I continued to watch the game I noticed a few things..... We did not have Huston, Burns, or Brown playing. That makes an incredible difference. There was no elements of planned blitzing, even with the back ups. We either rushed two at the DT spot and held at the edge, or sent the three down linemen while the edges on both sides tried to read the plays. Nothing was complicated. With that being said, I think Evero is looking for guys who know their base roles before all the razzle dazzle. Who is staying in lanes, who know where to drop in zone, are our defenders hitting the gaps? I am concerned with the middle of the defense. We need a HUGE NT or two that just clogs up two blockers. If that isn't cleaned up we will be susceptible to getting run up the gut on the regular. Maybe I'm wrong. I'm sure there are people out there who know more about 3-4 defense than I do. Thoughts?

Agreed that Byrd gets it over Shi. Shi isn't as good on ST. Judging by quotes from Corbet and other linemen I'm 98% positive that Nash Jensen makes the roster. He is one that can play all 5 positions. If he can hold it down better than Cam Irving I'm sold. McCray will make the team too. I bet they keep 9 linemen on the roster with AC on the PUP, and cut another position when he returns and run with 10 OL. Leota is making noise. I'm pretty sure Barno is headed to the PS. YGM is a tough one. If he isn't clear cut better than Leota, why would you keep someone on the last year of their deal in place of an UDFA who you can control going forward? I think the Huston signing speaks volumes. His signing along with D. Jones will allow Frankie to move inside and out. Just my 2 cents. Corner is a mess. Wright being hurt most of camp is killing the evaluation. Unless he jumps over STO and Taylor I think he is on the practice squad. That could be good, because if he is hurt other teams can't evaluate him either so we can continue to develop him. I'm scared to death that DJAX gets hurt in week 2 or 3 and we are fugged on the outside.

Another week, more waiting. Football needs to arrive!!!!! From reading reports and quotes by other players I can 100% see Nash Jensen making the 53. Honestly, I want someone to step up so we can send Irving packing. My bottom 5 on the roster to get to 53 are: (53.) Rowe (52.) Leota (51.) STO (50.) C. Irving (49.) Byrd. My last 5 to cut are (1.) YGM, (2.) Coleman (3.) R. Wright (4.) Brandon Smith (5.) D. Wright. We need depth in the secondary. I only have kept Rowe because he can play both CB and Safety, but if Jammie steps up Rowe becomes replaceable. If I had to choose between YGM and Leota I am choosing the younger player who we can control during his development. Unless YGM breaks out, he is hampering the development of others behind him. I chose Byrd because he is different from the other WR's in the room. He's a legit speed guy. I could see Viska returning kickoffs or punts, he does really well in Madden at that! (lol) I don't see anyone signing R. Wright or B. Smith to a gameday 53 week 1 if we don't. That gives us at least the opportunity to keep them as our protected 4. Starters in Bold Changes in italics Offense QB: (3) - Young, Dalton, Carrol RB: (3) - Sanders, Chuba, Blacksheer WR:(6) - Chark, AT, TMJ, Mingo, Viska, Byrd TE: (3) - Hurst, Thomas, Tremble OL: (9) - Icky, BC, Boz, AC (PUP), Moten, Mayes, Nash Jenson, Zaliva, Irving, McCray Defense DE: (3) DB, Anderson, D. Williams DL: (3) Tuttle, McCall, Ray OLB: (5) Burns, Haynes, DJJ, Leota, Huston ILB: (4) Shaq, Frankie, D. Jones, KGH CB: (5) Horn, DJAX, CJH, Taylor, STO SS: (3) Bell, Rowe, Jammie FS: (2) Woods, Franklin Flex: (1) Chinn ST (3) Heckler, Pinero, JJJ Practice Squad: Protected 4: R.Wright, Coleman, Spencer Brown, Brandon Smith 12 - B.J. WIlson, Raquan Williams, Ricci, Colby Richardson, Jalen Redmond, Bumper Pool, Peoples, Kobe Jones, Amare Barno, Derek Wright, C.J. Saunders, Gary Jennings

I meant to put him on there and put the right side of the line in bold. I'm middle aged, technologly is baffling to me. Additionally, I may or may not have been doing this when I should have been "working"

Starters in Bold Offense QB: (3) - Young, Dalton, Carrol RB: (3) - Sanders, Chuba, Blacksheer WR:(6) - Chark, AT, TMJ, Mingo, Viska, Wright TE: (3) - Hurst, Thomas, Tremble OL: (10) - Icky, BC, Boz, AC, Moten, Mayes, Coleman, Irving, McCray Defense DE: (3) DB, Anderson, D. Williams DL: (3) Tuttle, McCall, Ray OLB: (4) Burns, Haynes, DJJ, Leota ILB: (4) Shaq, Frankie, D. Jones, KGH CB: (5) Horn, DJAX, CJH, Taylor, STO SS: (3) Bell, Rowe, Jammie FS: (2) Woods, Franklin Flex: (1) Chinn ST (3) Heckler, Pinero, JJJ Practice Squad: Protected 4: R.Wright, Barno, Spencer Brown, Brandon Smith 12 - B.J. WIlson, Raquan Williams, Ricci, Colby Richardson, Jalen Redmond, Bumper Pool, Peoples, Kobe Jones, Nash Jenson, Deonte Brown, C.J. Saunders, Gary Jennings

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I've noticed there is no game this year where they are giving out tickets for a blood drive. To me, that is a sign that ticket sales have gotten better. Take it for what its worth

Who would you like to see us sign as a CB? Personally I would be happy with taking a chance on Ronald Darby or Troy Hill as a 3rd/4th CB option. I know Darby is coming off an ACL injury, but that was week 5, he should be good to go by training camp. Anyone else have any thoughts?

WOW! That's an amazing concept. Big props for sharing that. I used to work in commercial construction back before the great recession, and I could only imagine what it would take to build something like that. No way that could be done in one offseason. The team would either have to relocate or build the stadium first. If I were in the local government, I'd push for a dollar for dollar match. If Tepper wants to get $1.2 Billion from taxpayers, he needs to match with his own $1.2 Billion. I could only imagine the potential for a new site at the Charlotte Pipe area off Graham St. The Panthers have had their eye on that land for a while. When that company got all the tax breaks and incentives to move to Oakboro our friends on Mint Street were very accommodating to the process. Maybe a new site could even include some easily accessible parking lots for a better tailgating experience. The only thing I hated about the construction of the new baseball field in Charlotte was it was built over the best area for tailgating.

It's the Saints and it isn't even close. Atlanta is closer, so I see the temptation. A rival, a true rivalry emits true distain and hate. The Saints and Panthers truly, loathe each other. Bounty gate? All the cheap shots on Cam and Smitty? You ask any player which teams they hate from our division the most and I 100% will bet that it's the Aints

Schedule Sept. 10: at Atlanta - Panthers win a tight game 27- 24 on the road (1-0) Sept. 18: vs. New Orleans (MNF) - Panthers get off to a red hot start. The ground game is the difference in this one 24-17 (2-0) Sept. 24: at Seattle - Trap game. Long trip after a short week. Panthers lay an egg. 20 - 17 bad guys. (2-1) Oct. 1: vs. Minnesota - Minnesota can score, but they still can't stop an improved offence. Real exciting game with an overtime finish 33-30 for the good guys. (3-1) Oct. 8: at Detroit - Detroit is a different team at home than on the road, however, the run game is strong with the black cats. Panther beats Lion 29 - 21. (4-1) Oct. 15: at Miami - An improved Miami defense takes advantage of a rookie Quarterback and a tired roster. If Tua lasts this long I give the fish a pre bye week brain fart. If Tua is hurt, we roll them. 35 - 27 Fish. (4-2) Oct. 22: BYE Oct. 29: vs. Houston - Houston is improved, but they are still Houston. C.J. may claim to have the armor of God surrounding him, but in reality he has a porous offensive line that can't protect him. Cats roll 24 - 17 (5-2) Nov. 5: Indianapolis - This game has been circled on the calendars as out guys are starting to gel and go get one for the new HC. Cats roll and give a HC who deserves a game ball a well deserved token of appreciation. Cats 35 - 17 (6-2) Nov. 9: at Chicago (TNF) - Chicago ain't it. We are better across the board. This would be an ugly letdown if anything other than a win happens here. Cats 24 - 10. (7-2) Nov. 19: vs. Dallas - I hate the cowboys. I'm honestly am glad we picked Rhule over McCarthy. My reason being, McCarthy would have succeeded just enough to keep him around. Anyway, we can't win them all, even at home. This is the only home game I see us giving away this year. Cowboys 28 - 17. (7-3) Nov. 26: at Tennessee - I really have respected what the Titans have been able to accomplish under Mike Vrabrel. Honestly, he doesn't get enough credit for his success. However, the Titans are on a down swing. By this time Will Levis is starting. Here is the difference between the two teams. Panthers are growing and getting better with their young QB. The titans only gave their young QB PT because their season is falling off the rails. Panthers fill their bellies on Thanksgiving off Nashville hot BBQ. Our defense is clicking not allowing more than 20 points since the bye week. 24-17 (8-3) Dec. 3: at Tampa Bay - Ascending Panthers beat rebuilding Bucs. Kyle isn't up to Trask for this one. Panthers win on the road 28 - 21. (9-3) Dec. 10: at New Orleans - You can't win them all. The Superdome will hopefully be much more forgiving and we don't lose any linemen to injury. Understandable road loss in the division. 24 - 17 (9-4) Dec. 16 or 17: vs. Atlanta - We protect the bank and get back on track after a bad loss. 33 - 17 (10 - 4) Dec. 24: vs. Green Bay - This game is a present for us. The Pack's defense can't win every game for GB. Jordan Love struggles against the Evero Special. 24 - 16 (11-4) Dec. 31: at Jacksonville - Great battle between two teams on the up and up. Bryce vs Sunshine (Trevor) becomes the friendliest rivalry between the two most goodie two shoe QB's in the league. Great back and forth game. Home team takes it. Bryce owes Trevor a box of Oreos and a Waffle House gift card off a friendly wager. 33- 30 (11 - 5) Jan. 6 or 7: vs. Tampa Bay - The Bucs have given up by this point. Third stringers are playing and they will hold a fire sale in the off season. Panthers secure the #3 seed in the playoffs with a big win at home. 35 - 10 (12-5) Playoffs - 1 - Philly , 2 - SF, 3 - CAR, 4 - DET WC Dallas, NYG, SEA, We beat NYG at home in the opening round. Lose to SF in the 2nd round.

Looking at that document, which is amaizballs, I think we will have a week 9 BYE

It stops him from moving the team to the North part of Charlotte or even Cabarrus County. There is land, infrastructure, and growth all up there. Imagine what could be done on all the extra land that is located around the Speedway. There is TONS of it.

Unless he switches to CB..... How many safeties do we need? Chinn (S/LB) Woods (S) Bell (S) Franklin (S) Rowe (S) Dorn (S) Missed Opportunities

The pick is in!

Here we go!!!!

Or.....

Fingers crossed!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If I'm Deonte Foreman I'm feeling like......

I dislike the Eagles (personal bias against all bird based teams), but you can't help but like what they have been doing here. You take key members from an all time defense, who know how to play with each other and you have instantly created a culture of family and accountability. You just created 5 pillars of leadership on your defense to mix into seasoned veterans. It takes some serious variables out of the equation of team building.

Well he had Ryan V......