Jump to content

  • Welcome!

    Register and log in easily with Twitter or Google accounts!

    Or simply create a new Huddle account. 

    Members receive fewer ads , access our dark theme, and the ability to join the discussion!

     

The implications of season opener.

iBBB

By iBBB,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

iBBB Newbie

iBBB

Posted
Posted

PhilliB's thread made me think about the Superbowl, and I didn't want to think about the Superbowl at all. But now that I do, might as well ask this question.

 

Out of curiosity and obviously only assuming we come out with a victory in week one, by how many points would you accept a decent enough victory to finally put a lid on that trash bag of a game known as SB50? At least this way we can finally move it into the storage and bury it with victories. While we will never really get rid of its smell, we could at least get it out of plain sight. Therefore, if we do beat Denver by at least 2 scores, I think I would probably let SB50 memories/outcome become irrelevant. A close victory would be just as good but unsatisfying. A loss... well, it wouldn't make things any better. It can expose weaknesses for opponents to exploit, as PhillyB accurately described in his thread. However, it is still possible to have a quick reset after going 0-1 and come out swinging in first quarter of the season to establish dominance. 

This game immediately became far more important than it originally and/or normally is. But I truly think it's highly realistic we can come out with a two-score margin over Denver. Thoughts? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
iBBB Newbie

iBBB

Posted
  • Author
Posted
3 minutes ago, panthers_fan_in_tx said:

I haven't even watched the SB yet.  I listened to it while on the road and that was painful enough.  I just hope we win.  

On the road during Super Bowl Sunday? 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ThPantherFan Grand Master

ThPantherFan

Posted
Posted

I understand the pride in defeating the Broncos, however I don't think it will lessen the morale of this team if we lost.  I see a very strong core of players that wouldn't let any defeat deflate this teams values.  The Broncos we play in September is not the same Broncos we played in the SB.  I'm cheering for an undefeated season.  I'm not cashing in the chips because of one or several losses this season.  

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Burnout189 Mentor

Burnout189

Posted
Posted

A victory against the Broncos won't erase how much losing SB50 sucked, but I'll be watching the game with a friend who is a Broncos fan. So if Carolina mud-stomps them in the opening game, it will at least give me some satisfaction and redemption from all of the s*** talking I heard from him after the SB.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Archived

This topic is now archived and is closed to further replies.

Go to topic listing

  • PMH4OWPW7JD2TDGWZKTOYL2T3E.jpg

  • Topics

  • Posts

    • frankw
      PFF ranks the 2025 starting QBs

      By frankw · Posted

      I'm not saying it shouldn't be a part of his game it should be present yes. But expecting 500/10 in the rushing category is not sustainable IMO. All it's going to take is a defender to be willing to sacrifice a penalty or a fine to send a message just as the Falcons did with Sam Darnold. And even as big and durable as Cam was defenses eventually started to try to send a message to him too. We have to be realistic about not putting our QB at unnecessary risk. Especially given the fact we aren't even willing to run a QB sneak with him. We've also invested a good bit in our backfield that's what they're there for. And furthermore ultimately whatever QB  tier Bryce Young ends up landing in over the course of his career it is going to be defined by what he does as a passer not his rushing ability. That's all I'm saying.
    • mrcompletely11
      PFF ranks the 2025 starting QBs

      By mrcompletely11 · Posted

      Bryce had 191 yards 55% completion 1 td 1 pick.  That's an amazing performance?   Come on people
    • frankw
      PFF ranks the 2025 starting QBs

      By frankw · Posted

      His footwork has been discussed many times over related to not just within the pocket but the quality of his drop backs and how while his receivers have been an issue his own footwork has created issues with his receivers. It is a mutual give and take dynamic after all. As far as his deep passing goes I will happily admit I saw some very impressive long throws from Bryce later in the season and I said so at the time and I'm still saying so now. That doesn't mean that there still aren't issues and beyond some instances of him flat out missing receivers deep that he knows he needs to get corrected I think there are still some throws to the sideline that defenses are going to test Bryce on early and often and until he can prove he can beat defenses on those throws consistently they will play him the same way. As far as talk of Bryce being top ten and the metrics that define that different people are going to have different answers and I've said before after the conclusion of the 2024 season that I'm going to try to put yardage aside in some cases and just focus on what Bryce is doing both between the 20's moving the ball and how our redzone scoring percentage is looking. The biggest thing I'm looking for this season is scoring points. Not just field goals. Touchdowns. If the offense is moving consistently and reaching the end zone more often than not and not squandering drives and settling for field goals then I am going to be content for the time being. I do not expect miracles this season. I expect development and competiveness on both sides of the ball but particularly the offense trending upward given the investments we've made. And no blowout losses. I don't think that's an unreasonable ask do you agree? 🫡
×
×
  • Create New...