Should the Panthers defense respond in kind to teams that target Cam?

[Matthias]

Obviously the refs aren't going to make calls for roughing the passer on Cam.  The more I think about it, the more emotional I get about the whole situation.  I think the Panthers defense should make a statement.  If opposing defenses make runs at Cam with no abandon, our defense should say "bump that" and take it to their QB.  Who cares if we get flags called on us, it's about making sure the other team know we aren't taking this bull anymore.

[UpstatePanther]

Uhm. No. I'm sure others feel differently, but not only is it a shifty thing to do to anyone, it would give the NFL that much more ammo to fug us over. I love that our team makes a big deal out of integrity on and off the field, and this would make our players just as dirty as the damn Broncos if they did that 

[LinvilleGorge]

Absolutely not. It's not that other QB's fault that his D is cheap shooting the opposing QB. 

Now, if an OL took out one of the cheap shotters? Well, turnabout is fair play. 

[Moorgan]

Plus we knew the Broncos were going to be dirty. We shouldn't respond in kind. Wouldn't really blame them if they did though. I could understand that. Happens all the time in hockey. Hit the star too hard you get hit hard by someone defending him.

[Jangler]

Lie down with dogs, get up with fleas. No thanks. Fleas suck...literally.

[ecu88]

No but our Oline and other offensive players including coaches need to take a stand.

[truthjuice]

No. Don't ruin your reputation because of what another team did. The Broncos are dirty, period. It doesn't matter who they play. 

[Biscuit]

2 minutes ago, Jangler said:

Lie down with dogs, get up with fleas. No thanks. Fleas suck...literally.

Except the fleas = a Lombardi and a W in the rematch.

[Millioso7]

Man Coleman and Boston need to switch and can Marlowe hit? We need a hitting safety man..

[Jangler]

3 minutes ago, Biscuit said:

Except the fleas = a Lombardi and a W in the rematch.

Really? Sell your soul for a win and a trophy? Wow.

[Manos]

1 hour ago, Matthias said:

Obviously the refs aren't going to make calls for roughing the passer on Cam.  The more I think about it, the more emotional I get about the whole situation.  I think the Panthers defense should make a statement.  If opposing defenses make runs at Cam with no abandon, our defense should say "bump that" and take it to their QB.  Who cares if we get flags called on us, it's about making sure the other team know we aren't taking this bull anymore.

We would have to actually pressure qbs to be in position to "respond" to anything.

[Proudiddy]

Yes.  Eye for an eye.  Sends a message and will force the refs to either call it evenly, or not call it at at all for both teams, as it provides an in-game comparison that can't be ignored.  Keep being men of integrity on and off the field, but protecting your own by any means necessary is certainly within the realm of integrity.  JMO...

[Biscuit]

3 minutes ago, Jangler said:

Really? Sell your soul for a win and a trophy? Wow.

More of a statement that this type of behavior is not penalized in any substantial way.  Couple of fines maybe and an admonishment or two, but the record books don't change. Bullies are going to bully until there is some sort of push back they can appreciate.  

[KB_fan]

1 hour ago, Matthias said:

Obviously the refs aren't going to make calls for roughing the passer on Cam.  The more I think about it, the more emotional I get about the whole situation.  I think the Panthers defense should make a statement.  If opposing defenses make runs at Cam with no abandon, our defense should say "bump that" and take it to their QB.  Who cares if we get flags called on us, it's about making sure the other team know we aren't taking this bull anymore.

No Way in Hell.

We're better than that!

Imagine if our players did that and some guy was seriously injured / paralyzed.  Would you want that to be on one of our guy's consciences just for the sake of making a point, "getting revenge"

Panthers stand for integrity.   I want them to keep it that way.