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Love Jonathan lol ’rise up’ is also the most pitiful motto. Pitiful

Canales as OC, of course is impactful …but it is Bryce Young’s performance, consistent or inconsistent, that is going to determine this Some things are true 1. the division knows Canales and Evero 2. The bucs wiill score points as long as Mayfield is upright and Evan’s is on the field The Saints are ascending with their rookie qb 3. the panthers will attempt to run the ball and the saints will do as they did before, will the run succeed,I don’t know But it is Young that must perform he absolutely has to hit his reads He cannot be timid, slow starting and shrink in games like this Let’s be real and admit that Shough thoroughly outplayed Young in the first game by a long shot as with all nfl games, the QB is the cog in the wheel. Not the whole wheel, but the cog that gives the wheel a chance these next 4 games, tells the franchise if they truly have a franchise qb What will it tell, I truly don’t know I’m rooting for him

It is New Orleans it has never been Tampa, Atlanta or Bucs their fan base is obnoxious as well

Can’t summarilze. Watch if you want about 10 mins with film first up is,young, then Rico, then brown, then Evero

Agree XL, who knows More and more he is a blocker and a decoy but Coker and the little fella seem to be developing a relationship The defense too, needs to be disciplined. That NO QB really likes to run. If,they can’t sack him, and stats show Panthers are number 31 in sacks, then stay in your gap…give him a couple of yards and hit him everythime he does it with more than one player Damned d line needs to get their hands up,as well you’d think playing a 3 and 10 team, would be an easy task but there are no easy games in the nfl.

He and canales need to break that trend time to adjust and go forward I dont have faith about this game. I want to but…. ‘deer in the headlights Bryce’ or ‘sleep walking Bryce’ cant show up Sunday i dont know, with loaded box, if he cant see over the line, cant process what he sees, he panics, or the hot read isnt there but Canales needs to find a max protect and an outlet for the little fella

IMO Crux Good Bryce. Bad Bryce and unfortunately, how Young goes is how the Panthers go Big boy pants time for both Young and Canales To me, the Saints have laughed at Young and the organization which selected him in the field the past 3 years It will be interesting to see what the Panthers put on the field Sunday bolded a fee comments Heavy boxes is key article For Panthers QB Bryce Young, Superdome has been a personal house of horrors Scott Fowler [email protected] 4 hrs ago As all Carolina Panther fans know, there are “Good Bryce” and “Bad Bryce” days. When you get one of Bryce Young’s good Sundays — and those have been popping up more often in 2025 — you’ve got a great shot to win. But when you get a “Bad Bryce” day, there’s not much of a chance. And there’s nowhere that Young — the third-year quarterback for a 7-6 Carolina Panthers team that is surprisingly tied for first in the NFC South — has played worse than in road games at New Orleans. Young’s record in the Caesars Superdome as a starter is 0-2 heading into Sunday’s critical game at New Orleans (4:25 p.m. kickoff). Not only that, he and his offensive teammates have played terribly in both of those previous games, losing them by an average of nearly 30 points. In the NFL, the Superdome has been a personal house of horrors for Young. His stats in those two games bear looking at, as painful as they may be. 2023 (28-6 loss): 13-for-36, 137 yards, 0 TDs, 0 Ints 2024 (47-10 loss): 13-for-30, 161 yards, 0 TDs, 2 Ints Nasty, right? And we’re not even factoring in Young and the offense’s most recent dud against New Orleans — a 17-7 loss at home on Nov. 9. The point this week, of course, is to win at New Orleans (3-10). And the Panthers are taking a different and more weaponized offense to the Big Easy this week compared to what they did in Young’s first two seasons — this one includes wide receiver Tetairoa McMillan and running back Rico Dowdle. Young’s nature is to walk through his NFL career with blinders on — never looking back and never looking more than a week in front of him. He’s not nostalgic. The past is never prologue to him. So it’s not surprising that he answered my question about his previous lack of professional success in the Superdome like this: “We look forward…. I’m not a look-in-the-past type of person. It’s a new game. You can’t carry over the good or the bad.” Having covered about two dozen of the Panthers’ previous 30 games in New Orleans, I can say with some certainty that the Superdome is one of the more difficult places for a road team to win in the NFL. The building is ancient by NFL standards. The noise reverberates. Football is king. Even when the Saints are bad, the fans are passionate. It’s a great environment,” Young said. “Super-unique atmosphere. They have a great fan base. It’s fun to play in and be a part of that… and the challenges that brings, going into a hostile environment.” Young is more equipped to deal with that challenge this year than he has been before. As he noted in his press conference Wednesday, his “overall command” of the Dave Canales offense is greater. The communication errors are fewer. His mistakes are down. The Superdome noise should (you would think) affect him less this time around. And — if the Panthers can avoid getting way behind early — Young has been terrific in close games just about all season. In Carolina’s most recent game, Young led the Panthers back over and over, finally throwing a 43-yard touchdown pass to McMillan on fourth-and-2 in the fourth quarter for the deciding score in a 31-28 upset win over the L.A. Rams. Heavy boxes are often catnip for an elite quarterback, because that means there are eight defenders very close to the line of scrimmage and a whole lot of room behind them for deep balls. But the Panthers never could make that work. Young threw for a paltry 124 yards, a yardage total that was actually worse than in his two contests at New Orleans, as hard as that is to imagine. His 124-yard effort included a late interception that allowed the Saints to seal the game. This game will be the first time Young has played an NFL contest in December when the Panthers are still in the thick of a division race. “It’s a cool fact,” Young said. “But again we understand that in this league, we’re not entitled to anything.” If the Panthers are to win Sunday, though, they’re going to need more than a cameo appearance from “Good Bryce.” Carolina has a real opportunity to do something nice this December. To do so, Young has to be at the center of it, and “Bad Bryce” must be left outside the Superdome on Bourbon Street. He can watch the game from a sports bar or something. He just can’t show up.

I wish i didnt feel exactly the way you do they will find a lot put about their starting qb over the next 4 games nothing we can do about it in any case, he will be the starter in 2026

This is young’s time to shine Execute or take your seat at the kiddie table i can say this. The Bryce that comes out of the tunnel will tell the tale of this game and the season watch his face in warmups or on the first offensive series if he looks like he just turned off a video game in his pajamas leaving his momma’s basement, kinda deer in the headlights like the 49ers or sleepwalking like the first saints game, it is over if he looks focused and composed, a chance he can be very uneven

Offensively Young cant sleepwalk or look like a deer in the headlights he does tend to be hesitant and uneven with pressure he cannot go into his shell No slow starts so same offensive formula that beat the rams. The Saints defense is still good but they are long in the tooth and they will tire defensively, gap integrity and i would do man vs zone i would also have a spy on NO QB, he likes to run, make him pay btw, this team is ascending with Kellen as HC and his 26 year old rookie qb if you cant beat the Saints, take your seat at the kiddies table

So could our govt with tax dollars vs billions thrown here and there but that is a grievance for another forum i dont know the Tepper’s motives. i do know how they chose to spend their personal money is up to them They did something to help. Thats all i know

I get the feeling but unfortunately that is both pro and college sports right now. i mean, In what world, with education being what, 49th or thereabouts, in the country should,LSU, a state school, supported by state taxes, be paying Kiffin the money he is getting

By Joseph Person Dec. 8, 2025Updated 3:07 am PST CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Jonathon Brooks will spend Monday like he’s spent nearly every other day over the past two years: Rehabbing his twice-repaired right knee while an NFL season continues without him. Monday marks one year since the Carolina Panthers running back tore his ACL a second time on a non-contact play in the first quarter of a 22-16 loss at Philadelphia. Brooks didn’t realize a year had passed since he went down at Lincoln Financial Field on his only carry against the Eagles, but he appreciates the significance of the day. “Honestly, it just makes me see how far I’ve come,” Brooks told The Athletic during a phone interview during the Panthers’ bye week. “I feel pretty much almost 100 percent again. From the moment it happened, I knew that God had a plan. I knew that it was all gonna be OK and I was gonna be right back to where I was.” Brooks isn’t all the way back, but he’s doing straight-line running while improving his speed most weeks. He hopes to start incorporating full-speed cutting and route running soon and return to the practice field in the spring in time for OTAs. Brooks, the Panthers’ second-round pick in 2024, has endured some down days over the past year, particularly in the immediate aftermath of his re-injury. “When it first happened, he was devastated. I was, too. I just couldn’t believe it,” said Jennifer Donovan, Brooks’ mother. “I thought for sure he was healed completely. Just didn’t hear too many times that it happened again and again like that. And only just a year later, I was devastated. And I know he was, too, at first.” But he pushed through thanks to the support of his family, his Christian faith and his teammates. He received guidance from two members of the training and strength and conditioning departments and drew inspiration after hearing from players like Baltimore Ravens running back Derrick Henry and former Panthers linebacker Thomas Davis. Davis famously became the first NFL player to return from three torn ACLs in the same knee, playing another nine seasons that included a Super Bowl appearance and three Pro Bowl berths. Davis reached out to Brooks right after the injury to express his concern, and later joined Brooks for workouts during which Davis would show him exercises that worked well for him during his recovery. The two have stayed in touch, with Brooks shooting Davis texts or an occasional picture from a training session. That’s a legend in the locker room,” Brooks said. “That’s a legend who’s played for the Panthers, so I’ve got all the utmost respect for him and a lot (of) respect for helping me when he doesn’t have to.” Brooks has watched the replay of his injury more than 20 times. He blames himself for trying to run outside rather than hitting the hole between left tackle Ikem Ekwonu and wide receiver Adam Thielen. But when Brooks spotted defensive back Avonte Maddox coming up in run support, he tried to beat him to the edge with a jump cut. “I had no business even trying to go outside. My read was there,” Brooks said. “My read was supposed to keep me inside. I chased what we call fool’s gold and I was gonna try to outrun the DB. But it was just the wrong read.” Brooks said he’d made harder cuts the previous week against Tampa Bay with no problems. He’s not sure why his knee gave out on the grass surface at Lincoln Financial Field. “I think it was just bad timing,” he said. Panthers coach Dave Canales announced the next day that Brooks had re-torn the ligament. Slavin, Brooks’ Dallas-based agent, was relieved the ACL was the only part of Brooks’ knee impacted. “It was an ACL-only, so it wasn’t like one of these devastating knee injuries that a lot of guys have. When it’s the one ligament, you think they’d be able to come back,” Slavin said. “If we could do it all over again, I’m sure they’d redshirt him last year and this year would’ve been his year. But they tried to get him out there. It’s tough to always look back. Moving forward, I think he’s gonna be an elite running back still.” After waiting a month for the swelling to subside, Brooks flew to Los Angeles for the surgery performed by renowned sports orthopedic Neal ElAttrache. Donovan said ElAttrache harvested part of the patellar tendon from Brooks’ left knee to reconstruct his ACL because the patellar from his right knee was used in the first surgery in Texas. Additionally, ElAttrache used a strip of the IT band from Brooks’ right leg as a graft to reinforce his ACL, according to Donovan. “I’m praying that is going to be the key thing in keeping him stronger. He felt very confident with it,” Donovan said of ElAttrache, who also handled Panthers guard Robert Hunt’s biceps surgery this fall. Brooks said both Dowdle and Hubbard have tried to make sure he still feels like part of the running back room while he’s recovered. Brooks also praised the training staff, especially the two staffers he’s worked most closely with — athletic trainer Harrison Grube and assistant strength and conditioning coach Thomas Barbeau. The team has said little about Brooks since last December. But any expectations the Panthers have for Brooks in 2026 naturally will be tempered by concerns of injury risk. Donovan tries not to let her mind go down that path. “Definitely the first time was worse just because he wasn’t sure what to expect. The second time it was devastating again, but at least we kind of knew,” she said. “So I’m just praying and praying and praying there surely won’t be another. I don’t even want to put it out there in existence.” Having been through all of this just last year, Brooks has a better feel for what works and what doesn’t. When he was experiencing pain in his knee after some of the strengthening exercises, the Panthers’ trainers changed his lifts. The tips from Davis have also helped. If all goes according to plan, Brooks will on the practice field in the spring. And while some might be inclined to hold their breath the first time he gets the call or makes a cut, Brooks is turning it over to a higher power. “I want to be back for OTAs so I can get back on that football field and get back to running the plays full speed, being in a team setting. Just so whenever we do hit (training) camp, I can hit the ground running and ultimately, just prove myself,” he said. “I feel like I haven’t gotten that chance in the league to prove myself. And that’s OK. It’s a part of God’s plan. And I know that when I get out there, I trust in myself, trust in my teammates, trust in God that I’ll be able to get it done.”

I don’t care about him one way or another My observation of,him, at a pivotal moment in his life, goes like this 32 teams in the nfl passed on him through what, 4 plus rds, in a league in need of qbs…….and none drafted him…. Then a perennial 1. Super Bowl,contender, 2. with a dynamic qb that gets injured because of his type of play, meaning Sanders could be showcased as a backup on a team that actually has talent 3. and which has a good coaching staff that help him grow his skills 4 that isn’t a laughing stock where qbs go to die calls and says, ‘we are drafting you’ …and Sanders says to,Baltimore, ‘naw man, I’m good here’ ..got what he deserved for a poor career decision and what he got was Cleveland he made his own bed as for the Panthers franchise, no… no distractions and there are plenty of qbs that don’t have baggage, get one of those .

Lol now that, is a visua Well. My feeling is he is a self sabotager anyone not wanting to go to the Ravens, as a rookie, that late in the draft, gets what they deserve stupid and ego are as stupid and ego do yep, we need qb room upgrades but we dont need a bone head

And the Saints…in New Orleans….becomes a really important game now

It sure the hell does

Lol i think is more crystal

Now now the superbowl what did Hannibal Lecter say in ‘Silence of the Lambs’ ’oh Clarice, your problem is you need to get more fun out of life’ if the NY Giants with Eli Manning at qb, could rise to beat Brady’s Patriots, anything is possible seriously, im shocked they are on that tier but hey, enjoy the ride

Not sure of origin….but hey ….cant go down a level on bye

We can do better than Cade

Dana forecasted number 15 1. Cleveland Browns (from TEN)*: Fernando Mendoza, QB, Indiana 2. Las Vegas Raiders (from NYG)*: Dante Moore, QB, Oregon 3. New Orleans Saints: Arvell Reese, edge/LB, Ohio State 4. New York Giants (from LV)*: Carnell Tate, WR, Ohio State 5. Tennessee Titans (from CLE)*: Keldric Faulk, edge, Auburn 6. Washington Commanders: Rueben Bain Jr., edge, Miami 7. New York Jets: Jordyn Tyson, WR, Arizona State 8. Arizona Cardinals: David Bailey, edge, Texas Tech 9. Los Angeles Rams (from ATL): Spencer Fano, OT, Utah 10. Cincinnati Bengals: Caleb Downs, S, Ohio State 11. Minnesota Vikings: Jeremiyah Love, RB, Notre Dame 12. Miami Dolphins: Mansoor Delane, CB, LSU 13. Kansas City Chiefs: Kenyon Sadiq, TE, Oregon 14. Pittsburgh Steelers: Ty Simpson, QB, Alabama 15. Carolina Panthers: Peter Woods, DT, Clemson 16. Dallas Cowboys: Jermod McCoy, CB, Tennessee 17. Detroit Lions: Kadyn Proctor, OT, Alabama

Great advice Gettleman ‘big men allow you to compete’ ill tell ya, having a ‘little fella’ at qb, that oline needs to be men of steel for 17 plus games