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What our offense needs to do, right now

TN05

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It's very clear something about our offense is broken. I contend most of this is coming from the passing game. First off, I want to point out a few areas of our offense I like:

1. Finally using Fozzy right. He's a receiving scatback and the brunt of his work should be screens or short routes. Right now our third-leading receiver and he's second on our team in yards from scrimmage (296) - and he would have the lead outright if the touchdown hadn't been called back weeks ago. 
2. CAP. He's not had a ton of opportunity, but he is a serviceable replacement for Stewart. I've been impressed at him shrugging off tackles and getting a few extra yards. His YPC might not show it, but I like what I see.
3. Philly Brown. He's found his role, which is as a possession receiver. Right now, he has the highest catch percentage of any our receivers at 65%, and if you look at his game splits, he's averaging 10 yards on 1st down, and has caught all three targets on 3rd and fourth down for first downs.

What needs to change:
1. Outside of Brown, our receivers are all being used wrong. Kelvin and Funchess should not be going deep all the time. That's Ted Ginn or even Philly Brown's job. Their job, along with Olsen, should be to occupy the middle of the field, giving Cam numerous options to throw to and giving Ted Ginn a chance to break one deep. Like last year, our offense has to rely on Ginn to keep the corners and safeties honest. We need to give them more slant, curl, and in and out routes.
2. The read option isn't working like it should. There were numerous mishandles on read options last week, and we are lucky none were fumbles. Either do it well, or don't do it at all.
3. Stop telegraphing plays. Here's one example: when Cam lines up under center, you know it's a run. How? Last year, Cam had only 372 passing yards under center as opposed to 3,465 when in the shotgun. This year, he has only 100 passing yards under center and has attempted only 12 passes, as opposed to 121 passes in shotgun. Any rational defensive coordinator will assume if Cam is under center, it's a run. So, here's an idea - play action! Throw Ted Ginn out deep and Kelvin Benjamin on a slant, and have Tolbert. Throw in some bootlegs or quick bubble screen or something. Point being: our offense is getting easier to predict. And that won't cut it against top-tier defenses.

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http://broadband.espn.go.com/video/clip?id=17712696

Dang the Packer's fan called this yesterday in your DA and Cam thread. Kelvin is not a route running Wide receiver, but a good red zone guy. I do agree that Cam needs to play smarter outside the pocket instead of trying to stunt on players, because they are out to get you brah.

Kelvin is throwing your offense off. DA played more of a 2015 Panthers style of offense, targeting Greg and the other speedy no names.The offense DA ran would also benefit Cam, instead of putting him in harms way.

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Just now, ThatSeattleBoy said:

http://broadband.espn.go.com/video/clip?id=17712696

Dang the Packer's fan called this yesterday in your DA and Cam thread. Kelvin is not a route running Wide receiver, but a good red zone guy. I do agree that Cam needs to play smarter outside the pocket instead of trying to stunt on players, because they are out to get you brah.

Kelvin is throwing your offense off. DA played more of a 2015 Panthers style of offense, targeting Greg and the other speedy no names.The offense DA ran would also benefit Cam, instead of putting him in harms way.

This is what  was thinking but did not want to say it...Kelvin is throwing the offense off.  We have to go back to 2015 offense but obviously include kelvin without making him a one man show. the funny thing in here "speedy no names".. Ginn is known Philly is not. but in another thread " we were not worried about Funchess". " we were worried about Kelvin, Ginn and Corey".

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1 hour ago, usmcpanthers said:

#fireshula am I doing it right? lol Seriously I wish we could.

I think he's done a good job as coordinator, but wish he would do better. These are ideas. I don't want him fired.

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Agree with OP.  I am telling you, if you put me out there and have KB run 5 yards and turn around, I could throw him a fuging beach ball left handed without issue. If he has back to cb, that is the depth of his body (a foot?) + the length of his arms. There is no way that type of play should ever fail with him and funch. WHY ARE WE NOT fuging CALLING THESE ROUTES!?

I don't know what is worse, watching the panthers offense, or watching a real team with a real offensive scheme that reminds you how shitty the panthers' offense is.

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36 minutes ago, imminent rogaine said:

Agree with OP.  I am telling you, if you put me out there and have KB run 5 yards and turn around, I could throw him a fuging beach ball left handed without issue. If he has back to cb, that is the depth of his body (a foot?) + the length of his arms. There is no way that type of play should ever fail with him and funch. WHY ARE WE NOT fuging CALLING THESE ROUTES!?

I don't know what is worse, watching the panthers offense, or watching a real team with a real offensive scheme that reminds you how shitty the panthers' offense is.

In my opinion it's the single most important thing to start doing.

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