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The fuging pass was nowhere near X @kungfoodude!

That's not on X in any shape fashion or form. It's just a horrible throw. You think X can change momentum, particularly with a guy all over him?

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Olsen just told you. Enough said.

Bryce just has to be smarter on the play. Anyone arguing otherwise just wants to argue. He should know the rules. Everyone knows them.

All he had to do is get his ass out. He knows the rules. You have to be more aware and not slow down when a defensive player is coming for you to do exactly what Cooper did.

None of any of this makes sense ("this" being no clear-cut improvement after seven damned years). That being said, it would've made more sense, in my opinion, for Canales to say something to the effect that he'll have to watch the tape before any decisions are made regarding the QB position, if any. But, no, he basically said, with his chest, that Bryce is the QB. That changed within hours. I'm not saying that he was ordered to do it, but I'm 100 percent sure that something was said or suggested after he made such a definitive statement. Lastly, we're all speculating.

I mean, I respect your opinion, and your station as an ol' timer, but you're giving credit that he may not deserve. Some people suspected that it was pressure from on high that precipitated the Young benching. I mean Canales said at after the game, with his chest, that Bryce was the starter. Then, overnight, he looked at the tape and magically did an about-face. I mean, it's not a stretch at all to think that you have to keep playing the so-called "hot hand," lest you interrupt the mojo. It's not a stretch to take into account that old football theory about RBs needing to get into a rhythm. It's not a stretch to think that against a bad run defense, that you need to prioritize running the ball (with your most proficient back, no less, or at least the one that had recently been running all over teams). I mean, I can like Canales (or not), but still see that his situational play calling leaves something to be desired. I think Canales is too slow to act and react. If you saw the video, the Bills kept running the same damned run play, except to different sides or with a slightly different wrinkle, and yet Canales doesn't tell Evero to get his head out his crack and do something to stop it. Moreover, he chose to keep Evero in the first place, which is somewhat provocative in itself. So, yeah, Canales doesn't get the benefit of doubt with me. His only saving grace in my mind is that he was saddled with Bryce Young, so maybe he should get some grace to turn Bryce around, or get his own QB so that we can take away all excuses and see what Canales can do without the built-in excuses. We don't have to do anything. Canales is not untouchable. Now will we probably keep him? Probably. But you never know. Let me tell you a little story. During the BYE week, David Tepper decides to take a trip down to Cabo trying to chill but can't help commiserating about how his team has gotten blown out by the Bills, Packers and the Rams (a fresh loss on the forefront of his mind). He's sitting in the beach bar, throwing back some cold ones, waiting for a freshly grilled steak and a fresh bottle of Heinz, and in walks Jon Gruden. Dave and Jon get to discussing the Panthers and what should be done and should've been done, and the rest is history. Imaginary? Yes. Could Tepper wake up after another blowout and decide---seemingly impetuously, but not really---that the current head coach ain't working. Hell, it's not like there isn't some precedent...

I concur. The fish were close, yet so far. I really learned nothing new about the Ravens last night. I don't know if they're improving, or if they're just a sucky team this season largely living off of reputation.

I'd trade Chuba for a solid LB in a hot second. Just being honest.

I can see that, but there are quality backs coming out every year. There are backs in FA that become available every year. As much as I have praised Chuba and think that he's a solid back, he's not special. He's certainly not special enough for me to lose any sleep if he's traded.

Hell, I think it's pretty obvious at this point. Mind you, I'm not saying that we should've kept him considering the circumstances.

I mean, I wouldn't classify him as elite, but he is good. Are you arguing that he's JAG? There aren't many elite pass rushers in the league today in my opinion. Carter and Thibodeuax don't seem to be. I mean, come on. Sometimes rushers get to the QB, sometimes they don't. Sometimes injuries slow a player down. I haven't seen Hutchinson enough, but he just got paid like an elite pass rusher, and we all know that Parsons is. Who else is really elite? Crosby and Watt can rain terror, at times. Hendrickson is good, but a Johnny-come-lately. Other guys seem to be on the same level as Burns. The days of Pep or Reggie White have been gone. I mean, take away good pass rushers from other good pass rushers, and they're bound not to generate as much sacks or pressure. It's still a team sport at the end of the day.

I mean, Brown isn't really a sacker, and he's flourishing now, So Burns was really playing by himself as far as rushing the passer goes. Burns was never going to be Paraons or Hutchinson, but h is one that must be accounted for however,band his contract is looking more like a deal even if he playing among suspected talent. It's still relatively early for Thibodeuax and especially Carter, but just like with our guys, I'd like to see more.

I mean, some of y'all keep on saying that, but the fact is is that he is the only Giant feasting. Burns is just better than many of us thought, myself included. Sometimes it just takes guys time to get to the top of their game, that's why I'm going to give our rookies a lot of grace. It might be a couple of years before they hit their stride (though it didn't take Burns that long). But I have been disappointed. Moreover, I suspect that they all might benefit by migrating to a 4-3 base. But Burns is what he is. It was ultimately bad timing IMO. After Scott Fitterer failed to take the two firsts, things were destined to go downhill. I think we should've kept Clowney for another year or so more than Burns, but it's all been fûcked up anyway, so nobody was probably going to make that much of a difference.

You'll be "old as poo" one day...if you're lucky.

Same here, bud.

I mean, was I actually giving him credit?

They have their differences for sure, but both are selling snake oil; It's just that one is likable in his delivery, and one is kind of repulsive and gives off the "full of sh¡t" vibe. The problem now is that I don't know if Dave knows what the hell he's doing either, and admittedly maybe because of that, to me I'm beginning to ask myself if he's full of sh¡t too.

So, a more handsome, thinner version of the Nebraska coach.

I have been paying so little attention after losses (and wins, actually, because I'm mildly excited by them), that I missed Dave's seeming change of heart on Rico and Chuba. Just when I criticized him for not being able to make the tough decisions and wanting to be Mr. Politically Correct nice guy, when asked about the timeshare between Chuba and Rico, he says: "We cannot ignore the fact that Rico has been exceptional in a couple of games and in the opportunities he's had over the last two weeks. He's made some excellent plays, love the tempo and violence that he's running with. And these are all things we're talking about and working through this week as we look back on these last four games and really taking a snapshot of what's been successful for us. These are conversations that we do definitely have to have." On basically whether or not it was his job to keep the RBs "happy," DC replied: "Yeah, that's not the goal," he replied. "The goal is to make sure we put the right guys out there. That's my job. So I really do have to look at that and evaluate it and make the best decision for the Panthers, collectively. And for me, I have to make sure I keep it about the football." So now all of a sudden, he knows his job. Well, some of you might say that he always knew his job. My response is that he surely wasn't putting it into action. You watch what people do, not what they say. And that even applies here. We'll actually see if his actions match the words of his newfound epiphany pertaining to our two top RBs., something that we saw a couple of weeks ago (or at least a week ago). https://pantherswire.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/panthers/2025/10/27/panthers-week-8-dave-canales-rico-dowdle-chuba-hubbard/86923984007/

She said "the guy that I like." It's hardly a smoking gun, but maybe. We just don't know the specifics. They could just be philosophizing, or talking about anyone. Could be talking about 2023.

Where is it?

What clip? Is Tepper commanding or at least strongly suggesting that it was X or else?

So, mid thirties? That's still a young man. You'll have to wait about 10 years.