While I'm Happy, I'm Still Concerned*

[SetfreexX]

So through four games Ted Ginn has 12 receptions, 206 yards, and 3 TD’s , avg 17.2 ypc (trails Olsen by 5 receptions, and 37 yards). And is technically behind Cam the most productive offensive player on offense as none of our running backs have a TD in 4 games (a stat that surprised me) as Cam has the only two rushing touchdowns, but has thrown seven so far.

Meanwhile none of our runners is over 4 ypc, aside from Tolbert (4.7) but he’s no threat to consistently break any real big gains. As we begin to face better quality offenses and defenses respectively per match-up this in my fan and unaccredited opinion, this is not  a trend we can continue and expect to win consistently this year.

As we prepare to face Seattle, Philadelphia, Indy, and Green Bay I see us splitting 2-2, I’m not sure where the wins and losses will kick in but it’s a little worrisome looking at our inability to run as well as we did to close out last season. I’d personally would like to see more CAP, and Wegher, as they seem to have a little more acceleration on the edge runs vs Stewart but they don’t tip our hand when on the field the way Fozzy may.

So am I being too worried, or has this team shown us enough to realistically expect a split over the next four games, the optimism in me says we can go 3-1 losing to Green Bay, but the realist in me expects one more loss over the next four games.

 

[AceBoogie]

I think the  most realistic scenario is 2-2. I don't believe we beat Seattle or Green Bay 

[Khaki Lackey]

I'm still a little concerned about our pass rush and run defense. 

[mercules20]

This offensive line is still learning how to gel. It's getting better over time and Cam keeps looking more and more comfortable. I don't see why everyone thinks we're going to get blown up by the Packers. I think it is a very winnable game in lieu of our defense. After watching the relationship that the Packers had with the niners, I'm not super concerned. J-No is going to do fine against Cobb (who apparently has a roughed up shoulder.) No doubt about it, we have an opportunity to compete in every game and this team has had a winning trend. Re-introducing a healthier TD, a healthier Stewart, Kuechly, Johnson, Allen, and maybe even some steady improvement from Funchess could propel this team to victory. Losing at Seattle isn't bad though. It would be a good reality check for this team. Green Bay imo is a must-win game if we're going to prove we can win a championship to our fanbase and give the team enough confidence throughout the playoffs. And fug the Falcons they're getting smashed come December.

[Moorgan]

There are concerns for every team. I think you've pointed out some good ones for the Panthers. However, I don't think there is a team on paper that we can't be with and fight with. Now when games play out who knows (re Vikings and Eagles last year). But I see every game as winnable. There are things that need to addressed. But I see us going in to every game with an attitude to win. The players believe it...why shouldn't I?

[hepcat]

We are going to thrash Seattle.  They look awful.  It took a blown call for them to beat an 0-3 team.  Wilson can only get so lucky before his luck runs out.  They have some good players on defense just like we do, but even without Benjamin our offense is better, especially our line (who thought I'd ever be saying that).  We're going to blow them out, I'm convinced.  

The only team that scares me is Green Bay.  Aaron Rodgers is a madman carving up every defense he faces.  He will be smart and make quick work of whoever is playing across from Josh Norman.

[mc52beast]

Im concerned as well, we gave up almost 300 yards passing to a rookie qb who has struggled all year, we gave up over 100 yards rushing to an offense who's line has stunk it up. Without those interceptions it's a different ball game.

if we can get Luke and Johnson back on defense and somehow figure out how to run the ball without Cam doing most of the work then we have a chance in all four games... I'll be happy if we go 2-2

 

 

[Captain Obvious]

My only concern is the price of tea in china. Otherwise I'm good.

[Darth Biscuit]

We're a better team than the Lions right now and they gave Seattle all they could handle with some help from the refs...

Seattle is no slouch but we can play with them, and barring any dumb coaching decisions, we can legit win that game.

 

Seattle does not look good, their O line is sketchy and their D doesn't look like it has in years past... of course they didn't have Lynch last night and he could make a difference, but we can beat them.

Green Bay is going to put up points on us unless we figure out how to pressure Rodgers, he's just too good to let him stand there and throw it.

 

Who knows with the Eagles and Indy... we don't do well in prime time and we have a tendency to play down to poor teams...

[csx]

The team is not going undefeated. If they go 2-2 in that stretch things are pretty good.

[Chaos]

I'll tell you how I feel about the issue

 

#freeCAP

[TheRumGone]

Marshawn is their O so don't take that game like that's who they are. They have to get healthy too.

 

kam really is a beast tho. Holds out, no practice no games and second game back goes beast mode. He scares me. Look what he did to megatron and our receivers aren't exactly physical.

[Ricky Spanish]

Im concerned as well, we gave up almost 300 yards passing to a rookie qb who has struggled all year, we gave up over 100 yards rushing to an offense who's line has stunk it up. Without those interceptions it's a different ball game.

if we can get Luke and Johnson back on defense and somehow figure out how to run the ball without Cam doing most of the work then we have a chance in all four games... I'll be happy if we go 2-2

 

 

Winston's stats don't bother me. He struggled all game, had 5 turnovers by himself, and they played from behind so they had to pass more. He had to throw the ball 40+ times to get close to 300. He had 4 picks in there as well. Minus his garbage time drive with our backups on the field, he had closer to 200 yards, 1 TD and 4 picks. We owned him. 

The rushing yards were somewhat concerning but understandable considering we were playing 2 new guys extensively on the DL who might not be familiar with gap responsibilities yet (Delaire specifically, he got an earful from Edwards after the one rushing TD. He might have been out of place). Couple that fact with we didn't have Luke, a guy that can single handed stop a rushing attack, and I'm not that concerned after all. 

The running game does concern me. It'd be nice to have an established runner take heat off Cam. But we can only hope the O-Line jells and things go smoother the last 3/4 of the season in that regard. 

[Daddy_Uncle]

Personally I'm not concerned about anything. This team can beat anyone