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!

     

With Benè Benwikere cut, former Panthers CB Josh Norman being proven right

Byrdman4real

By Byrdman4real,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

Byrdman4real Mentor

Byrdman4real

Posted
Posted

http://pantherswire.usatoday.com/2016/10/07/with-bene-benwikere-cut-former-panthers-cb-josh-norman-being-proven-right/

The Carolina Panthers have not had the start to the 2016 season they would have hoped for. However, things haven’t really been that bad, despite many pointing to the departure of All-Pro cornerback Josh Norman as the big breaking point from 2015’s 15-1 Panthers squad.

After the Week 4 loss to the Atlanta Falcons in which wide receiver Julio Jones tore up the secondary for 300 yards and a touchdown, while quarterback Matt Ryan eclipsed the 500-yard mark, Norman delivered a stinging point. However, it might just be Friday after the game that proves Norman right more than anything else.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
AceBoogie Veteran

AceBoogie

Posted
Posted

What I hate is that Norman was trash when he played in games early on in his career. This coaching staff made him into a star and then Dave comes along and let's him walk, while he scrambles to replace him. Tillman wanted to come back and instead of resigning him to a one year deal, we let him retire. Harper wasn't great but was good in run support and we let him walk. Why couldn't we just keep the band together. The band that Dave claimed was the best secondary we've had since he arrived. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
PandaPancake Newbie

PandaPancake

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, AceBoogie said:

What I hate is that Norman was trash when he played in games early on in his career. This coaching staff made him into a star and then Dave comes along and let's him walk, while he scrambles to replace him. Tillman wanted to come back and instead of resigning him to a one year deal, we let him retire. Harper wasn't great but was good in run support and we let him walk. Why couldn't we just keep the band together. The band that Dave claimed was the best secondary we've had since he arrived. 

It's not like Peanut would be out until December. That's just crazy talk

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Growl Grand Master

Growl

Posted
Posted
1 minute ago, Major wRecktum said:

You said "sign him to a one year deal"... to come back at the end of the season???

That IS crazy talk.   Unless you're saying sign him for 2017???  That's....That's....smh...

very clearly what he said, high five bro

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Newtcase Experienced

Newtcase

Posted
Posted

The reality is our budget offensive line isn't over performing, our budget secondary isn't being masked by our budget defensive line, our budget RB depth is hurting us in pass protection because we somehow didn't foresee Stew getting hurt.   These add up to Cam has no time and we can't pressure or cover.  Add in caveats like negative turnover differential, and special teams losing the Denver game and arguably the Minnesota game and it's just been too much to overcome to this point.

I still have faith in this coaching staff though.  I believe we've coached good players into great players and maximized the skill set of many who have suited up for Carolina.  I think that's why we've seen late season surges under the Rivera regime.  We have to get creative with protection, we have to get creative with pressure and coverage.  We're simply not beating teams by having superior talent in those areas this year.  Rivera and his staff know this and I expect them to get better managing this group of players as the season goes along.  Hopefully there are enough games to get it back on track.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
AceBoogie Veteran

AceBoogie

Posted
Posted
22 minutes ago, Major wRecktum said:

You said "sign him to a one year deal"... to come back at the end of the season???

That IS crazy talk.   Unless you're saying sign him for 2017???  That's....That's....smh...

Just in time for the playoffs absolutely

not like that 19 million in cap space is going to stop anybody this season

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

    • Lame Duck
      Houston Texans... You Suck!!!

      By Lame Duck · Posted

      Terrible business decision.  Lazy negotiating.  
    • tukafan21
      Houston Texans... You Suck!!!

      By tukafan21 · Posted

      I think GM's are more upset than owners Owners spend the same amount of money every year as it's a hard cap with a floor minimum too.  It doesn't really change anything for them (other than possibly make things more difficult on the team in general). But it's the GM's who need to negotiate these contracts who are really going to be pissed, if you're a skill position player that goes in the 2nd round now, you're going to be asking for this, and the higher you're drafted and/or the more unexpected it was for you to not go in the 1st, the stronger your case will be to insist on it.
    • BEASTfromdaEAST
      Clowney released

      By BEASTfromdaEAST · Posted

      1 main reason i LOVE this move is because how many times did we see the Rivera or Fox era play older guys who honestly shouldn't have been on the field only to be put there for seniority. Holding a younger guy back from developing and stifling their progression!    This shows me DM is saying fug that! Lets get these young talented guys reps and ready to fn roll!  Coker was great example of that last year trading Johnson mid season.  Having a GM who was also a player i think helps with that mindset. Understanding father time is undefeated and you have to go with younger, faster players even when they don't have a ton of experience.  Love it and each move DM is doing this offseason is getting me to forget how much i hate our owner and back to feeling good about this team. Lets sign a Safety and rock this division this year!
×
×
  • Create New...