Today's Tweets - Shula & McDermott comments

[KB_fan]

I imagine the videos will be posted at Panthers.com soon, but in the meantime, here are the tweets I've been seeing over the past hour or so with details from press conferences by Shula & McDermott:

 

[KB_fan]

Joe Person ‏@josephperson 1h1 hour ago

#Panthers OC Mike Shula thinks this Seattle defense is "as good or better" than past iterations.

 

Black & Blue Review ‏@BlackBlueReview 1h1 hour ago

Mike Shula: Despite blown leads, Seattle’s defense is “as good or better” than they’ve been past few years.

 

David Newton ‏@DNewtonespn 1h1 hour ago

Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula says the Seattle defense is "as good or better" than it has been despite... http://espn.go.com/espn/now?nowId=21-0445257281261543357-4 …

2 retweets 2 favorites

 

 

Joe Person ‏@josephperson 1h1 hour ago

Mike Shula on Kam Chancellor: "When he hits you, you hear it up in the press box."

[KB_fan]

Black & Blue Review ‏@BlackBlueReview 1h1 hour ago

Asked for Luke Kuechly update, Sean McDermott said he hasn’t gotten an injury report yet. No Ron Rivera today, so more tomorrow, maybe.

4 retweets 7 favorites

 

 Jonathan Jones ‏@jjones9 1h1 hour ago

Panthers LB Luke Kuechly is still in the concussion protocol but is scheduled to see the independent doctor this afternoon.

[KB_fan]

Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax 32m32 minutes ago

DC Sean McDermott on preparing for Russell Wilson: "He gives you headaches. He drives you crazy. But a lot of respect for what he does."

Joe Person ‏@josephperson 31m31 minutes ago

Panthers DC Sean McDermott impressed w SEA RB Thomas Rawls. "The one thing you notice about him has been his acceleration through the line."

[KB_fan]

Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax 14m14 minutes ago

OC Mike Shula on Cam Newton's ability to make something out of nothing: "He’s bailed us out. He’s just made some unbelievable plays."

[KB_fan]

Max Henson ‏@PanthersMax 13m13 minutes ago

Newton and Wilson are both so dangerous when they ad lib or improvise. One of the many intriguing elements of the Carolina-Seattle matchup.

[KSpan]

Since when do Shula and McD do press conferences? Interesting.

[KB_fan]

Since when do Shula and McD do press conferences? Interesting.

I imagine it's related to the bye week change of schedule and today being a day off for players.  Rivera would normally do a Monday post-game presser...  Apparently he'll meet with the press tomorrow following practice.

When I find the audio or more details at BBR or Panthers.com, I'll post links here...

[WesleyM]

Probably because Ron is on vacation

[KB_fan]

David Newton is first to post more substantial details of what Shula said, here:

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/16323/panthers-offensive-coordinator-says-seattle-defense-as-good-or-better-than-ever

Here's an excerpt:

“They’re fast to the ball,’’ Shula said in explaining why the Seahawks have been so successful against Newton. “They play soft zone. They react quickly.

“We haven’t done as good a job in the red zone as we would have liked to have done over the last few games. They’re very talented.’’

Shula will look back at Carolina’s previous game against Seattle to see what needs to change. He’ll also look at what other teams have been successful at this season.

But he’s not going to be lured into thinking the Seahawks, fifth in the NFL in total defense, are vulnerable because of the blown leads.

Those, by the way, were on the road. At home, the Seahawks haven’t allowed an offensive touchdown in wins against Chicago and Detroit.

“We all know they’re good, and they’re even better at home,’’ Shula said. “That’s going to be a huge challenge.’’

[Galvatron]

David Newton is first to post more substantial details of what Shula said, here:

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/16323/panthers-offensive-coordinator-says-seattle-defense-as-good-or-better-than-ever

Here's an excerpt:

To be fair though, they played Chi and Det at home. 

[caatfan]

To be fair though, they played Chi and Det at home. 

No losses at home. No wins on the road. 

[KB_fan]

The AP's Steve Reed now has an article including some of Shula's comments.  Here are two excerpts

http://bigstory.ap.org/article/91b906112b1449268a0627e7a99fd2c6/panthers-qb-newton-best-start-5-year-nfl-career

Newton continues to make strides in his development as an NFL quarterback for the unbeaten Panthers and has a career-high passer rating of 88.5 behind seven touchdowns and only two interceptions. He's also run for two scores.

But when it comes to the two-time defending NFC champion Seahawks, Newton has struggled.

He's 0-4 against Seattle, including a 31-17 loss in last year's NFC divisional playoffs in which he threw a fourth quarter interception that was returned 90 yards for a touchdown by safety Kam Chancellor.

Newton only has three touchdowns passing and no TDs rushing in four games against Seattle. His QB rating (73.4) is the worst among teams he's faced at least three times in his career, according to STATS.

Panthers offensive coordinator Mike Shula believes a more poised Newton is better prepared this time around.

"Really, on game day, he's had a real good sense of ownership of getting our guys in the right position, seeing some one-on-ones for the soft parts of coverage," Shula said Monday. "Just the comfort level . . . that's kind of shown itself a little bit."

But Shula also knows Seattle has been a huge challenge for Carolina.

The Panthers have not scored more than 17 points in any of their last four meetings with Newton at the helm. And despite the Seahawks penchant for surrendering fourth quarter leads this season, Shula said, "They're really good."

"We've got to make first downs and stay out of long yardage," Shula said. "They thrive on long yardage and they thrive on turnovers."

Shula wants to see Newton's 55.4 completion percentage increase.

He'd also like to limit the quarterback's carries as the season progresses. Newton is on pace to carry the ball 172 times.

"I think you always have to have a concern on your starting quarterback taking too many hits and exposing him to hits that a running back would take," Shula said. "It's a fine line on giving him too much and knowing that he is so talented that (his running) helps us win football games."

Shula acknowledged there's a strong desire in the Panthers locker room to beat the Seahawks, but he said it's important for Newton to stay within the offensive scheme and not try to do too much and win the game by himself.

That said, Shula feels good about the development of his quarterback.

"His poise is much better," Shula said. "But he's got to go prove it every week. We all do."

 

[ENC Pantherfan]

I gotta give credit were credit is due, Shula is actually doing a good job with the offense with what little he has to work with,