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Here we go again with the lower draft pick because we won some games and how hurt we will be despite the fact that even our recent experience shows that picking in the top 3 is no magic formula for success given we have 2 qbs from 2018 in the top 3.. Wilkes did more to return the Panthers to the team we were known for which was tough, physical and determined than Rhule ever did. If we hire someone else who doesn't preach this keep pounding culture expect players to play much worse and look for opportunities to leave. Players like this culture and who we are. If we go offense I hope it is a guy that has connections to our history and culture.

Actually I heard Wilkes address that. He said that on both the touchdown catches that Henderson gave up, there was supposed to be help over the top which was late and didn't get there. He said he wouldn't have put Henderson on an island like that. He blamed poor execution not scheme. So honestly we all saw the same thing and were screaming for double coverage. Apparently he did too.....

I didn't want him initially given he had no head coach experience and worse brought his college folks along. But I had no idea what was discussed or what he could do so I supported him until I didn't. Now though I want a guy with experience as a head coach whether he is an offensive or defensive guy. I am tired of developing coordinators hoping they work out long-term. It usually takes years for them to figure out how to be a head coach.

I think Holcomb is running Wilkes scheme so I am not sure if he would be replaced. The question is whether we have the personnel to play zone. It isn't like zone can't work. Buffalo does it well. I actually prefer more press coverage and man mixed with lots of blitzing and 7 on the line making offensive line pickups difficult. I thought we would blitz Brady more but I think Wilkes went back to how Rivera would play Brady often rushing 3 or 4 and dropping 8 or 7. The flaw was backup corners starting and no Luke Kuechly and Thomas Davis to call it out and protect the middle.

The truth is that running the ball and using zone are Wilkes tendencies because he is a defensive coach. So if you want a team that passes the ball all the time or plays man pressure then Wilkes isn't your guy. If you want a kliff Kingbury who is aggressive on 4th down but shaky in other areas then you don't want Wilkes. But many of the criticisms here are off-base.

Did you see Baker yesterday for the Rams. And I don't agree he hasn't schemed guys open. I have seen a lot of guys open lately. Getting them the ball has been another story. We have averaged 25 points a game since Darnold took over. That is above the NFL average of 22 so far in 2022 which is a little down from last year.

Nor sure what my other choices are. But if we decide to stay with him I won't be unhappy and will support him like I have everyone before him. I have no say or inkling into what the front office thoughts are.

We actually got rid of Rivera because his message was old and the players had lost some faith in him. It was time for a change. Age isn't really an issue in this league but failure to change has derailed many. Interestingly McAdoo has actually shown a lot of flexibility this year. He had to get three different QBs ready and adapt the system to what they did well even if it changed week to week. This running the ball wasn't his idea, it was Wilkes. He took Darnold over five games and handed more to him as he developed. Darnold has a QB rating of 104 in his 5 games and really improved as yesterday he threw for 3 tds and 350 yards. Seems like a pretty good modern passing game to me. And McAdoo has done what we have always wanted an OC to do. Adapt the system to what the players are best at and build a game plan around that.

You are so wrong. In-game coaching can be learned or even delegated. Character and getting the best out of your players is the head coach's job as well as managing personalities and all of your personnel which is something that is more about who you are. Seems many folks seem to think head coaching is only about the 3 hours you play and not the 100 hours of preparation getting players ready for the game. And by the way I heard the commentators talking about how well Wilkes did the last of the game to get 2 possessions even if Darnold got strip sacked and Tampa got the ball.

Went to Superbowl 50 because I thought that you can't predict the future so enjoy the now. I really didn't think it would take so long to get back there but am glad I went considering what has happened since. Went to London with the Panthers because I had never been to England and killed two birds with one stone. The point? Life is too short to let things derail you and you need to keep your fandom in perspective. Take advantage of your opportunities and root like hell but at the end of the day it is only a game and nothing to lose a lot of sleep over.

I don't think folks will melt down unless we hire a guy with no head coach experience and then screw up in the draft. I could see us hiring a guy like Reich or someone who is offensive minded but has experience running a team. I don't see Tepper hiring an unproven entity again and many of the young offensive minds are just that. For every Sean McVay there are plenty of Matt Rhules and Kliff Kingsburys who have flamed out or have struggled to do much.

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Again way overblown. There is a rich history of NFL coaches who flamed out and were terrible. The Panthers have had their share with the most recent being Rhule. Wilkes has already shown he is a leader of men and can elevate the play of those he coaches. What he needs to show to Tepper is that he can bring in some great assistants and develop a modern day offense. But again with most folks saying he has done a good job and deserves a full time gig, you are out in left field like usual without a clue.

Wilkes made a great audition tape over the past 11 games. You know what you are getting both good and bad. That is more than you get with most new hires. I think as a head coach Wilkes did well. I think whether you hire him depends on his vision to move us to the next level. But as a leader he did a good job which is to get the most out of what you are given.

I hope they have a clear plan about what they would do as a head coach. Many candidates have books they keep just for when they get an opportunity. What they did as coordinators means nothing given the head coach job is totally different from a coordinator and neither have had any head coaching experience at any level. For that matter johnson has been a coordinator for 1 year. What makes them head coach ready? They better be impressive. Doubt Tepper brings in another guy with no head coach experience.

And you have never had any credibility. Way to keep consistent with every post.

You clearly don't have a clue and general concensus is he did a great job under the circumstances. If we don't hire him someone else will which could be quite an embarrassment to Tepper if he does better than whoever we pick. Acting as if he would be a bad hire is way overblown and give you no credibility. Saying it over and over just confirms it.

That is a good point his passer rating since starting is averaging 104. If we don't want him he has earned a spot on someone's roster heading into the offseason.

I think you have to keep reloading in the secondary given this is a passing league. The same as with QB. You keep bringing guys in until you have a strong secondary. Injuries require you have lots of corners who can play meaningful minutes. The reason we missed Horn was because Jackson was on IR. Otherwise corner was considered a strength for us. Taylor is like our 5th or 6th corner who playeddue to injury. He looked lost out there.

Should be interesting to see how we rebound. The mark of a good head coach is getting the best out of his players and getting them to rebound back from a loss rather than start a losing streak. Why is it important to the players to win next week? Do you want to go out a loser or a winner? I know that ending your season with a loss leaves a bad taste in your mouth in the offseason versus going out on a good note. Plus it is the Saints. We need to beat them because we don't like them.....

That is the issue. I would have doubled Evan all day. Make someone else beat me.

He hasn't been a head coach but for one season. Hard to make a judgment given his circumstances. I don't hear many folks feeling he got a fair shake in Arizona or here. In addition to the injuries you normally get and the shuffling of QBs he lost the player who accounted for 70% of the offense in McCaffrey and our deep threat receiver who will go unnamed. There were rumors of tanking for draft picks. The only person who believed in this team was Wilkes and his staff. Going 7-5 in the circumstances he inherited is all you need to know. He elevated players and got the best out of everyone. That is the primary job of a head coach.

Way too early to close the book on Willis. This is chapter 2. He was always an athletic talented guy who was a project with a potential high ceiling but also bust possibility which is why he dropped. He is on a cheap rookie contract and worth developing. You just don't want to.put all your eggs in that basket at this point. Kind of like us and Corral.

Good point. I don't think you can keep the refs out of the game but if you have a big lead then one or two unfavorable calls won't swing the game to your opponent if a drive get extended or they score a TD as a result.

I don't know...... if we score 3 TDs and 3 field goals I would be pretty happy. But yeah we will need 27 points to ensure no late minute heroics from Brady derail our run.