Who benefits more?

[CRA]

I don't know the Bucs gain much by knowing DA is starting. Other than their last game against DA, how much tape is out there about DA to gameplan with in this offense. I would think DA benefits more from playing them already plus many of his receivers had little or no experience with the Panthers the first time. I think the O line will be better as well. Expect DA to run the whole playbook with the possible exception of the quarterback sneak and the read option to avoid possible injury since we only have 2 quarterback who can play.

They gain the advantage of defending a pure Shula O.....with no Newton to bail him out or aid a pedestrian attack/plan

Tampa played HORRIBLE last time and still had a shot at beating us last time. That ain't good

[panthers55]

They gain the advantage of defending a pure Shula O.....with no Newton to bail him out or aid a pedestrian attack/plan

Tampa played HORRIBLE last time and still had a shot at beating us last time. That ain't good

Can we chill out with the Shula hate until after the game. We may be fine with DA because what he lacks in running ability he makes up for in accuracy and decision making by getting the ball out quicker than Newton. If I remember correctly Newton struggles at times against Tampa 2 defenses as he struggles being patient taking what the defense gives him. Newton has had some great games this year but some awful ones as well.

[panthers55]

They gain the advantage of defending a pure Shula O.....with no Newton to bail him out or aid a pedestrian attack/plan

Tampa played HORRIBLE last time and still had a shot at beating us last time. That ain't good

in the first game we generated almost 350 yards of offense and without the dropped passes to wide open receivers DA would have had closer to 300 yards passing himself. As it was he passed for 221 yards and a 70% completion rate. That with a makeshift line and all new receivers. Truth is we should have beat them by a lot more than 6 and will this time.

[carpanfan96]

Benji will have a huge game because DA will target the heck out of him and throws a loftier deep ball.