Hidden Truths Carolina Panther Flaws

[philit99]

I know it is Bleacher Report, blah, but Chris Simms makes a good point. With Peanut out, we play a lot of zone coverage schemes. I think it is a valid point and we have to be sharp on communication with zone schemes. I'll leave this here. Start around 1:35

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[PhillyB]

yup it's bad. 

[PanthersBigD]

EVERY TEAM HAS FLAWS. Luckily, out of our entire defense, ours is our freaking Nickel. We've had one bad game(out of the last four) with a rusty but resurgent CJ, Star coming off of a busted ankle, and getting surprised by two early scores from an angry, eager Saints defense. Everyone on that defense knows they can and will play better, and I highly doubt they'll come out like that again. 

Our biggest flaws are a sometimes suspect Nickel package, a speed WR that only catches 2 of 4 TDs, and that's about it. People have to nitpick because that's what you do to an undefeated team.

Could we stand to be better in certain areas? Absolutely, but none of those areas is going to be THE reason we don't make it to or win a Super Bowl.  

[CRA]

I agree, all teams have flaws.

We have several too.  All is about can a team exploit them and does it fall within something they have the talent to execute.

 

 

but, we have always been heavy zone team.  it isn't like we are being forced to play it.  That is the core of what our DC does

[Cary Kollins]

The D was burned last week when players got "dirty eyes" as McDermott puts it, that is getting caught looking/cheating into the backfield.

A great QB in Brees, at home, made them pay several times.

I expect those issues to be worked out and this defense to come out with something to prove.

[The Lobo]

Every team has flaws (like mos everyone is saying). The thing is, when your the best, everyone is going to hate you and pick at you. For example, on Around the Horn the were saying how bad the defense is for Golden state. Said things like they are too small not physical blah blah blah. Barely said anything good. They are the best team in basketball by far. But, because they kick ass, people try to pick at them to find some flaw. Let them. Oh, Connor Orr and Chris Simms play with cabbage patch kids.

[CPcavedweller]

It has come to the point now where I really enjoy seeing names around here that I remember seeing back in 2010 when I was just a lurker.

We played Drew Brees at home, with most of his offense healthy, and the team needing to make a statement moving forward. This game was the pinnacle of their season and it showed. Move on. 

[2jakefansinva]

2 minutes ago, Kuechly59 said:

Should ask him how his spleen is feeling...

Does he still have one ??

[KendrickPanther]

I think JNo did cheat on the one touchdown vs. the Saints. He is probably getting impatient because he hasn't had an interception in so long but he needs to maintain his discipline.

I also think the Arizona Cardinals have enough weapons on offense to bust our zone. They can send Brown deep to stress our safeties then work Fitz and Floyd with that extra space. I really do see them as our most dangerous foe.

[firefox1234]

Our D is getting exposed by our poor four man pass rush, blitzing early is also another way to get exposed especially in the secondary

[Riverboat Ron]

Nah, just double Olsen, stack the box and keep Cam in the pocket. So simple that we're really 0-12 if you take away all the points we scored.

[heelinfine]

2 hours ago, Riverboat Ron said:

Nah, just double Olsen, stack the box and keep Cam in the pocket. So simple that we're really 0-12 if you take away all the points we scored.

Shhhh!!!!!! WTH ya trying to do man. Every other previous teams fanbase new how to stop out O. Do you want to give the blueprint to the rest of the teams on our schedule. 

[CPantherKing]

4 hours ago, Kuechly59 said:

Funny since Bree's had a 31.6 passer rating vs the blitz he used quick passes to beat our zone...

Completely agree. The Saints game plan was a complete gamble. There was never a chance for the DL to get to Brees. Brees knew where he was going with the ball before the snap and took 2 seconds to let that ball fly. It was up to the receivers to be where they were suppose to be and make the play.

They were going after Colin Jones and Finnegan on horizontal routes in man coverage, and they were attacking the safeties deep in the seams on single deep zone. When the Panthers were in cover 2 zone looks they went for the pocket near the sideline between the safety and the corner - betting on the safeties being unable to make it to the sideline in time. Brees made the read on the defense and threw the ball to a spot (not a receiver).

While this game plan is a definite gamble against the Panthers D (Cowboys used the same game plan and it failed), this may be the only way to beat the Panthers. Even if this works well enough to score some points, the opposing team still has to deal with Cam Newton in a shoot out.

[!stUp]

9 hours ago, KendrickPanther said:

I think JNo did cheat on the one touchdown vs. the Saints. He is probably getting impatient because he hasn't had an interception in so long but he needs to maintain his discipline.

I also think the Arizona Cardinals have enough weapons on offense to bust our zone. They can send Brown deep to stress our safeties then work Fitz and Floyd with that extra space. I really do see them as our most dangerous foe.

This^^. I will also say, I can't see our LBs giving Palmer all day to set back and pick us apart. I mean he got the arm, but as far as mobility , he's no Cam Newton.