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Offensive Tackles cost us the game.

Ace_Aladdin

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Panthers have avoided this issue for several years & it always comes back to bite us in the biggest moment.It cost us the game vs Seattle last year and IT sneaks back in for a SB suprise. We know big boys allows you to compete  and the investment in the DT's paid of significantly we must make the same commitment to the OL.  The 2016 OT class is strong this year with several prospect right for the Panther's system? most hudddlers point to the fact that most first round OT's have failed in the recent years but knowing the success we have had in 1st & 2nd round with GM like Gettleman we can surely find The Kawan Short of the OTs in this draft that can be left on a island or move the pile in the run game. Most of the core positions have been filled on this team and its time for quality over quantity.  The key is drafting a guy that fits Panthers system and there should be several prospect this year that can be molded. Other areas of position CB, TE, C, DE

Its no good to have shiny toys like Kelvin, Funchess,Brown..etc when your QB doesn't have time to throw. In a way your setting your prior investment for failure. Yeah the OTs we have now will get it done in the regular season but come play off time  where gonna be facing elite pass rushers (hence they are in the post season). 

Possible Prospects. We just need 1 prospect.

OT: TAYLOR DECKER, OT, GERMAIN IFEDI, OT

 

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I'm hoping Daryl Williams is ready to take over RT next year.  Oher was fine this year.  Not great in the SB, but he wasn't a major part of the problem.  The issues with blocking last night were mostly Remmers, Remmers, RBs and TEs not picking up blitzes, and Remmers.  I think Oher got a false start or two, but didn't give up as much pressure as the others.

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3 minutes ago, JawnyBlaze said:

I'm hoping Daryl Williams is ready to take over RT next year.  Oher was fine this year.  Not great in the SB, but he wasn't a major part of the problem.  The issues with blocking last night were mostly Remmers, Remmers, RBs and TEs not picking up blitzes, and Remmers.  I think Oher got a false start or two, but didn't give up as much pressure as the others.

The OTs doesnt have to start day one but your only good as your depth and that increases your chances of winning. Just look at how investment in LB corp paid off. 

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6 minutes ago, Cpt slay a ho said:

I'd say poor wr play cost us, even with cam being sacked like it's 2008 madden nano blitz, wr play cost us points. drop pass at the 5, and a wr letting the ball go through his hands for a redzone int. easily 14 points off the board or bare minimum 6.

Panthers offense relies on timing and when there is pressure  its affects the whole offense. whether if its cam throwing earlier than he has 2, not able set his feet properly or that extra second  for WR to get pass  his man for better catching oppurtinity it matters. OT was the biggest issue. 

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Just now, sanjay_rajput said:

Panthers offense relies on timing and when there is pressure  its affects the whole offense. whether if its cam throwing early than he has 2, not able set his feetproperly or that extra second  for WR to get past his man for better catching oppurtinity it matters. OT was the biggest issue. 

agreed RT at least needs to get a second look, i still think even with the terrible ot play we could have pulled out a ugly win if the wr's make plays they were suppose to both positions need to be looked at heavily 

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1 minute ago, Cpt slay a ho said:

agreed RT at least needs to get a second look, i still think even with the terrible ot play we could have pulled out a ugly win if the wr's make plays they were suppose to both positions need to be looked at heavily 

I believe WR will be a strength with the return of KB. That will also open up the Run game even more.

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Draft 2 OT, DE, and CB. 

Oher I think played pretty darn good even in the Superbowl.  He needs a reliable back up and we need a starting RT now.

Of course Im ok if BPA is a replacement for Dickson, a FAST receiver that can catch, and 2 OT too,....

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1 hour ago, sanjay_rajput said:

Panthers have avoided this issue for several years & it always comes back to bite us in the biggest moment.It cost us the game vs Seattle last year and IT sneaks back in for a SB suprise. We know big boys allows you to compete  and the investment in the DT's paid of significantly we must make the same commitment to the OL.  The 2016 OT class is strong this year with several prospect right for the Panther's system? most hudddlers point to the fact that most first round OT's have failed in the recent years but knowing the success we have had in 1st & 2nd round with GM like Gettleman we can surely find The Kawan Short of the OTs in this draft that can be left on a island or move the pile in the run game. Most of the core positions have been filled on this team and its time for quality over quantity.  The key is drafting a guy that fits Panthers system and there should be several prospect this year that can be molded. Other areas of position CB, TE, C, DE

Its no good to have shiny toys like Kelvin, Funchess,Brown..etc when your QB doesn't have time to throw. In a way your setting your prior investment for failure. Yeah the OTs we have now will get it done in the regular season but come play off time  where gonna be facing elite pass rushers (hence they are in the post season). 

Possible Prospects. We just need 1 prospect.

OT: TAYLOR DECKER, OT, GERMAIN IFEDI, OT

 

The RBs/Tolbert also got to pass protect better. I also question Olsen's pass blocking. 

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