Keys to a successful season, IMO

[Gscottnc5]

The Panthers averaged 31.5 rush attempts per game last year and just 25.9 pass attempts. Delhomme isn't a carry-the-load quarterback. In 32 starts over the last 3 years, he's thrown 30-plus passes in a game just 13 times. Carolina's record in those 13 games: 4-9.

This beat writer hit on a stat that I haven't thought of in a while ^^^

If JD averages more than 30 pass attempts per game we are in for some trouble. I hope the run game is stronger than last year as this will significantly improve our chances for a winning season.

$.02

http://www.philly.com/philly/sports/eagles/20090908_Paul_Domowitch__Panthers__offensive_line_works_well_together.html

[Fireball77]

That stat is misleading. I did research on all the main starters in the NFL for last year for another thread awhile ago and the only ones who were successful W-L wise when they threw 30+ passes were the QBs who had top 10 scoring defenses.

[PantherBrew]

And teams, for the most part, throw less when leading and trying to protect that lead and run down the clock.

[crunkpanther]

And teams, for the most part, throw less when leading and trying to protect that lead and run down the clock.

Exactly, that's the real story behind that stat.

[ncbobcat]

ESPN also has predictions of team's finishes heading into the regular season. The consensus for the Panthers among the voting panel was 2nd in the NFCS. The votes were all over the place from 1st to third--actually with more 3rd place votes than 1st place. The key concerns with the third place voters was Jake. They pretty much all agreed that our run defense and injuries at key positions (depth issues) could derail the season. However, the panelists that dogged Jake were the one's mostly giving us third place votes.

FWIW, The Falcons got all 1st and 2nd place votes and the Saints 1st and 3rd. It's funny, if the Saints don't finish first, they will finish THIRD. Tampa was a consensus 4th place.

[Gscottnc5]

That stat is misleading. I did research on all the main starters in the NFL for last year for another thread awhile ago and the only ones who were successful W-L wise when they threw 30+ passes were the QBs who had top 10 scoring defenses.

I think when you look at all the starters as a whole, this may be true. But when you break it down per team, it would make sense that the less Jake has to throw, the better the chances of us winning. Don't get me wrong, I actually support JD. I think he is more than competant to run our offense. I get frustrated with him.