Playing Panthers Takes a Toll

[Seltzer]

From ESPN Article: http://espn.go.com/nfl/story/_/id/13728022/why-saints-qb-drew-brees-get-cut-2016-nfl

Finally some props from Mort and Schefter.  Not bad for a team ESPN has other writers claiming has only benefitted from a soft schedule and no chance to make the playoffs.  Heard on the radio today Allen Robinson got banged up during the Week 1 game (or maybe he just disappeared into Lake Norman).  Also came out yesterday DeAndre Hopkins suffered concussion that magically didn't show up until Wednesday.

Either way, our boys don't play around...

 

3. Playing Panthers takes a toll

When teams play the Carolina Panthers, one consistent takeaway is that it is always going to be a game that takes a physical toll on players. Such was the case when Texans coach Bill O'Brien, who also demands a physical style of play, conceded that his team was beat up enough when they lost 24-17 to the Panthers, and that several players' workloads would be lightened this week in order to get as many prepared to play Sunday against Tampa Bay.

Even Texans super-stud J.J. Watt got a taste of the Panthers' physical style -- and talent, for that matter. Not only did right tackle Mike Remmers do admirable work against Watt but the reigning defensive player of the year was crushed to the ground by right guard Trai Turner when Cam Newton threw a 25-yard touchdown pass to Ted Ginn Jr. That block by Turner on Watt is gettingsome viral video play.

It shouldn't be a surprise that head coach Ron Rivera, a linebacker on the famed 1985 Bears team, has instilled this identity on both sides of the football. When he took the job in 2011, Rivera said the Panthers wanted to be a "physical and attacking" team. It sounded like a cliche, of course, but it's looking like the truth now as the two-time defending NFC South champions take a 2-0 record into an NFC South home game against the Saints, the latest team who could be shortening practices next week.

[Nate Dogg]

Speaking of the Texans did Clowney even play on Sunday? I didn't even notice him so either he's a huge bust or Oher has been playing pretty well.

[Frizzy350]

Speaking of the Texans did Clowney even play on Sunday? I didn't even notice him so either he's a huge bust or Oher has been playing pretty well.

Oher has been doing what we wanted.  He hasn't been spectacular, but he's keeping his guy at bay just long enough in the passing game.

Sadly that is a significant upgrade over Bell.

[t96]

Speaking of the Texans did Clowney even play on Sunday? I didn't even notice him so either he's a huge bust or Oher has been playing pretty well.

Yes and he had a decent game. A few tackles for loss I think and 2 or 3 passes deflected.

[ecu88]

We are like the old school GD mafia of the NFL.  We beat you and walk out like nothing has happened while you hurt.  Rivera and DG do look like mafia men who knows!

"The word "mafia" originated in Sicily, though its origins are uncertain. TheSicilian adjective mafiusu (in Italian: mafioso), roughly translated, means "swagger," but can also be translated as "boldness, bravado". "

Wiki

 

One thing for sure, we have swagger!

[Nate Dogg]

Yes and he had a decent game. A few tackles for loss I think and 2 or 3 passes deflected.

I guess I was expecting them to sack Cam like 6 or 7 times. He didn't even go down until the 4th quarter right?

[the butch]

Clowney tons of pressure and a batted pass or two.  Like @Frizzy350 said, Oher hasn't been spectacular, but he's better than Bell, and I'm sure Cam of all people can appreciate that.  Cam was handicapped by his OLine last year.  With the improved unit this year, Cam should have a much better season.

[pantherphan96]

I guess I was expecting them to sack Cam like 6 or 7 times. He didn't even go down until the 4th quarter right?

Watts only sack was when Cam took off from the pocket and Watt hit him about a yard or two behind the line of scrimmage, so it wasn't even much of a sack.

[dpm0409]

Watts only sack was when Cam took off from the pocket and Watt hit him about a yard or two behind the line of scrimmage, so it wasn't even much of a sack.

And it def. wasn't worthy of Cam's first down point.

[Bartin]

 Heard on the radio today Allen Robinson got banged up during the Week 1 game

 

He did early in the 2nd quarter on relatively mild tackle by Tillman. I think he twisted his leg underneath him or something.

[DaveThePanther2008]

Oher has been doing what we wanted.  He hasn't been spectacular, but he's keeping his guy at bay just long enough in the passing game.

Sadly that is a significant upgrade over Bell.

For the most part yeah.  Some on this board have him barely better than Bell.......barely.

[pantherclaw]

The Panthers play a soft schedule, tough? 

 

Award winning reporting from ESPN.

[beastson52]

it was pretty evident their defense was getting outmuscled.

[ColumbusCounty]

Maybe that in theory is why our December record is so good. By the time the end of the year rolls around other teams are already beat up....although we are too our brand of physical just finishes them off. 

Just thinking out loud...either way this is a "positive" piece of bulletin board material that might indirectly add more fuel to the fire IMO. Pretty sure they wouldnt ease up if they got wind of that article. Nice find!!