Pejorative Miscreant

21 hours ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Truth. I'm hard pressed to name a Panthers who has put more money in the bank for less performance on the field. Hell, I'm hard pressed to name another NFL player period. Maybe Sam Bradford?

This guy comes to mind. Not sure if it adds up to more $$ but he was a big name and waste of money

I think our entire TE room sucks with an optimistic and hopeful exception given to our recent draft pick

2 hours ago, PantherChris said:

Raleigh currently has the only professional sports team in the Carolinas that actually play like professionals.

Guaranteed better crowds in Raleigh.

If the team moves to Raleigh, so will the owner.  Geography is not the problem. 

3 hours ago, lightsout said:

The only problem I have with it is this. Human judgements and human mistakes are what give life to sports. We all may have a more accurate game thanks to this, but I'd venture to guess we'll have a less enjoyable sport because of this.

I think the act of spotting the ball will still be done by a person as there was no mention of that. The spot is where you would find the vast amount of judgement and mistakes imo.  I think you have a valid point though. 

3 hours ago, pantherclaw said:

I agree 100%

 

Enjoyed blackened prime rib from my favorite steak house here in Reno last night.  Thought I'd share with a fellow prime lover. 

Where's the Ketchup?  Asking for a friend...

1 hour ago, kungfoodude said:

I don't think non-elite retreads are the way to go, at this point. We have been down this road multiple times. 

If/when the Bryce thing fizzles out, we will be back in top 5 pick territory so you just keep shooting your shot until you make one. 

We are not going to attract any elite QB talent in free agency because we have a bad franchise. 

The draft is the only path forward at this point, barring some blockbuster trade. But, look at how those recent elite QB trades have worked out(Wilson and Watson).

I think that signing would signal that the team desperately wants to return to mediocrity. If that was the intent then why bother moving on from Rivera and company in the first place? He would have been able to manage mediocrity with a sniff of the playoffs here and there.  

4 hours ago, frankw said:

 

But we don't need to chase any FA quarterbacks. Keep drafting one early and maybe even one in the late rounds until you hit it's that simple.

8 hours ago, MHS831 said:

Mentally, it takes years to get over the death of a parent when you are young--and he lost 2 within 4 years.  Personally, I lost both of my parents in a span of 10 months--and you think you are fine, but you are devastated.  From a football perspective, Legette's time came and he made the most of it--but there are a lot of factors that could contribute to the reason he struggled--people develop at different rates and some are late bloomers.  QBs may have a favorite and if it isn't you, they might diminish your opportunities.  I think Legette has the ability to be as good as any WR in this draft, but he is probably an early second round grade at this time.  His upside (along with Mitchell from Texas) is off the charts.

I haven’t kept up much with the background of our draft picks.  I knew he lost his father but was not aware his mother had passed also.  That along with Transitioning to college and the position switch makes the late break thru more understandable.  Basically a kid and was able to overcome so much and now he’s a first round draft pick.  He’s gonna be an easy guy to root for.  

On 5/15/2024 at 12:45 PM, LinvilleGorge said:

This is the worst thing America has dropped on Germany in about 80 years.

Its delayed albeit well deserved payback for Milli Vanilli.

Seems to appreciate guys and be a guy that the players will like playing for. Also built a staff that is aligned rather than a brain trust. The coach speak is still coach speak but comes across like he gives you more insight. So yes, I think a different vibe.  

That said, they still need to execute and the moment there is a sighting of a DBO sign all bets are off.  

6 hours ago, BeenPounding said:

Man.... you all have been ruined by Rhule and Fitt.  Take a moment to look back at areas where we improved and try to grasp on a glimmer of hope and optimism....

Week 18: Jan. 4 or 5 at Atlanta (L) 9 - 8

• Falcons win the division.  We show improvement from much better coaching and offensive line play.  The Huddle is calms down, but like always is not happy.

Full League Prediction:

 

Prepare the poop emojis!!!!!

I pie this post not because I agree with it but because I appreciate the optimism

31 minutes ago, ProcessBlue2 said:

I'm too lazy to make my own format so I am stealing yours.

Panthers finish 6-11. Dalton's mediocre performance shows just how bad Young really was. Panthers start the search for the next QB.

 

I pie this post not because I like it but because I think this is quite a likely scenario unfortunately.

Thanks for posting these without dragging down people that disagree in the process. 

4 minutes ago, Navy_football said:

So much confirmation bias with you guys. Not even an attempt to be objective. Not even trying. Like the guy said earlier. If you don't like the QB, just say so. Then don't get on the bandwagon if he turns into the guy. No take backs. Line in the sand. 

It’s hard to be objective on such a polarizing topic.  Half the time I want to stick up for Bryce cause he’s being relentlessly flogged and beaten like a drum . Then half the time I want to hate on him because people are making him out to be a victim like he’s a mistreated blind puppy with a Sarah McLachlan song playing in the background.
 

The other half of the time I just say fug it. 

4 hours ago, mrcompletely11 said:

He elevates the players around him

I think this is a subtle short joke. If not, apologies for misinterpreting but I’m amused nonetheless. 

Cant wait to see Tepper toss one of those liters of beer on a drunk Giants fans. Let’s take the debauchery global. 

44 minutes ago, KatsAzz said:

I don't expect Bryce Young to set the N.F.L. on fire this season but any improvement would be welcome at this point in his career.

I think there needs to be dramatic improvement but agree. If you can’t come out of the season with a case that he belongs you need to start looking elsewhere. Not writing him off by any means but there are serious doubts that are bluntly expressed on this board and can’t imagine those are just confined to fans.  

No matter what the conclusion/opinion/mindset we have regarding BY he is here and going to begin the year as QB1.  Nothing I type is going to change that. In paper the organization did a nice job of acquiring personnel that should be able to help a young QB transition and improve.  If our young QB does not transition or improve then we need to find another QB. 
 

I hope BY is the answer but if not they  need to pivot. 

3 hours ago, KillerKat said:

Jesus, take a fuging snap first.

I think Ian Thomas’s goal was to just take a snap. And here we are. 

The young man is just vocalizing aspirations.  No harm in that 

1 hour ago, mc52beast said:

It’s probably been said 1000 times but I’ll say it again; you really can’t grade Bryce based on last years clown show. We now have a much better o-line, much better receivers and hopefully much better coaching. Let’s see what Bryce can do THIS year and then grade him.

I think you have a very valid point.  I am a panther fan and hope he/they show signs of righting the ship.  We should be able to see if there is progress.  Cant unsee last season though and no matter what that is going to be on everyone's mind.  

I don't think there is anything left for Cousins to prove.  He's 35 years old and been in the league for 12 years.  He is what he is. Decent but never enough to get a team over the hump.   If Penix proves to be better a better route for the Falcons, then Cousins has a 100 million dollar retirement package.

1 hour ago, CPF4LIFE said:

I get screwing over other teams as win, but for me it will be a true win once the picks actually work out. 

I respect and agree with everything you said here.  But for me it’s May and I’m a fan of the shiitiest team in pro football.  I gotta enjoy the wins where I can get’em

On 3/27/2024 at 1:16 PM, rayzor said:

only experience i had living with one was a roommate had one as a puppy and it tore everything apart. of course he said he picked the most hyper one of the litter because he thought it meant it would be smarter. 

and then he left it inside for hours on end while he went to school, work, and then hung out with his fiance. 

i wasn't unhappy when he got married and moved out with the dog. 

i'm sure others have had a better experience than me.

They are smart but they are terrors when they are young.  I crate train mine so he stays in a safe space lace for him and everyone else. 9 years later he still loves the crate. It takes a lot more f consistency and discipline but they are lovely companions 

We'd be bitching about a moronic owner and FO that gave up a ransom for a draft pick and then were content to let him sit on the bench.

6 hours ago, MHS831 said:

I think people with extreme level of pessimism are very cynical when someone shares an optimistic view of anything.  Instead of trying to break out of it, they try to drag people down into their worlds.  Being right becomes more important that the outcome.  For example, if someone predicts that a plane would crash and it crashes, they would become euphoric and proud of themselves. 

Very true. I think (don’t hold me to the exact stat) that only 10% of draft picks end up being considered upgrades/legitimate help for a team. If that stat holds true 90% of the time the pessimist has an argument that he/she is right.   That usually comes in the form of “I told you so”  

That said, I applaud anyone coming in here  trying to be optimistic even when/if I think they may be a bit unrealistic. I think that is a facet of fandom. 

3 minutes ago, CRA said:

Vinegar or mustard.  There is a lot we should know about what type people these guys are. 

Mustard is like Chinese take out.  It satisfies the immediate craving but everyone knows it’s not the real thing. 

My perception/opinion of the draft based on a few categories.  Solid draft in my opinion. 

Addressing need with perceived roster upgrade:  A

Got WR the team desperately needed, a solid pass catching RB and upgraded TE and LB positions with what could be contributors. 

Value of players drafted: B-

My non-expert ignorant opinion on Legette is he was a bit of a reach.  Full disclosure though, I thought Adonai Mitchell and Jackson Powers Johnson were solid first rounders and a lot of GM's and scouts disagreed.    Brooks being hurt is a question mark/flag for me. 

Draft savvy:  A+

Moving up to first for the 5th year option was a smart move with little to no downside.  After that Morgan basically stole a 2nd round pick next year and still got his guy in the process.  Also seems to have kept consistency with that "dawg" mentality the FO has been pushing.