Atlanta's "the falcoholic" writer gives props to the Panthers.

[PanthersAlv]

http://www.thefalcoholic.com/2015/7/16/8974843/another-year-of-not-giving-the-carolina-panthers-respect-would-be

 

"Another year of not giving the Carolina Panthers respect would be foolish" "Despite repeating as NFC South champions, another off-season is passing by with the Panthers not being pegged as the favorites to win the NFC South. Why hasn't everyone accepted that Carolina is a well-rounded team that won't go away for years to come?"

" The concerns about their difficult schedule and fragile offensive line are well documented. Other than that, it baffles me on how Carolina has already been discounted by several analysts and fans. You can’t find many well-rounded defenses that feature multiple studs at linebacker and an array of pass rushers with upside. Carolina’s defense alone will keep them in games on a weekly basis, regardless if Newton is struggling with his accuracy or the offensive line is getting annihilated."

The article (I think) is pretty well done, and from a Falcons standpoint.

What say you Huddle?

[DaveThePanther2008]

Nice article.  Had to cut and paste the link.  Every other time it came back to your post. 

About time someone nailed it.  This is exactly how it should be.  While we don't have every base covered we are clearly on the right path. 

Talking heads and other media types write us off because it is there easiest way to get agreement from their followers.  Unless your a Panther fan all you see is the lack of making that big name splash in free agency.

One thing I would have liked to see him talk a bit more about is Gettleman.  Gettleman has shown over the past 2-1/2 years that he knows what he is doing.   Though no one is going to hit on every move.  His moves are calculated and pretty accurate.   Some may say Shaq is a tweener.   I say that is exactly what Gettleman wanted.  A Tweener to fill multiple roles in a stellar defense..  A perfect fit.

I believe the Funchess move is going to pay huge dividends.  Though Oher may not be spectacular I do believe he will be solid and solid is all we need.

I am sure on the Falcon website there is nearly a meltdown and Alan Strk is getting basted   I think he is spot on.

Nice find.

 

[Snake]

Thing about every NFL team is they have a weakness.  That's what the salery cap does. So the media picks and chooses in that way.  Oh Adrew Luck and the Colts reloaded this year with another WR or the Colts continue to ignore there defense.  Just the way it goes I guess.

[Cary Kollins]

Ok, that writer knows his poo. Surprisingly informed article.

He could be the head writer at espn.com based on that piece alone.

 

edit: jesus pog playing christ, do not read the comments

[PntherPryd]

Comments section pretty interesting as well.  Some Panther fans chiming in, thanking him for reasoned post and his reply:

 

No problem

I was talking about the NFC South for this radio show appearance. I was doing research and it really stuck me on how talented Carolina’s squad has become. Of course, they were always a respectable team. After looking at their roster, I was really impressed and it inspired me to write this piece.

[CashNewton22]

Fugg Peter King.....oh wait never mind this was a positive article by some one who actually probably watched the Panthers play more than 2 times. Crazy how that works.

[Devil Doc]

"Cam Newton is a RB who happens to throw the ball, and with bad accuracy"

 

 

[PntherPryd]

This is how "under the radar" the Panthers are.  Here is a guy so in love with his team that he spends all his free time to develop a website about his beloved falcons and yet he is surprised to find how good a team the Panthers are after doing "research" for a radio show.

Keep in mind, he has 3 division opponents to scout, not an entire league.  Keep in mind this is the team that basically got his coach fired last year by embarrassing the falcons in their dome.  Keep in mind this is the team and the defense that the vaunted Mattie Ice and Julio Jones can't figure out and keep in mind this is the B2B division winner for the first time in Division history.

It will never cease to amaze me how under the radar this team has become.

[FootballMaestro]

This is how "under the radar" the Panthers are.  Here is a guy so in love with his team that he spends all his free time to develop a website about his beloved falcons and yet he is surprised to find how good a team the Panthers are after doing "research" for a radio show.

Keep in mind, he has 3 division opponents to scout, not an entire league.  Keep in mind this is the team that basically got his coach fired last year by embarrassing the falcons in their dome.  Keep in mind this is the team and the defense that the vaunted Mattie Ice and Julio Jones can't figure out and keep in mind this is the B2B division winner for the first time in Division history.

It will never cease to amaze me how under the radar this team has become.

Because it's not fashionable to root for Cam Newton, or the Panthers by the National Media.

[Krucid]

I love how rival fans are like you won the south with a sub 500 record. Then that same record their team had has no bearing whatsoever and they are a lock to win the south this year.

[TheRumGone]

the only thing i could find possibly wrong with the article is that it says Cam's throwing suffers on blitzes. Isn't he ranked as one of the best throwers under blitz pressure?

 

Could have sworn i read that somewhere on here. Or maybe it was before last year, not sure.

[Port City Cat Fan]

That was a great read. Glad to see we can get some respect.

[ctrcat]

People forget we were a better team in 2012 as well.  In two games we were the better team head to head by far anyway.  Without Nakamura our entire season has a different ending.

[dpm0409]

the only thing i could find possibly wrong with the article is that it says Cam's throwing suffers on blitzes. Isn't he ranked as one of the best throwers under blitz pressure?

 

Could have sworn i read that somewhere on here. Or maybe it was before last year, not sure.

Don't think it's just you, I remember reading something like this as well.