If we could only improve 1 thing....

[PuntJake]

our qb is struggling. our run game has disappeared and our play calling is suspect. but i feel our #1 problem is on defense and is poor tackling.

poor tackling wears out a defense by making them play more plays. It of course extends drives for the opponent giving them more chances to score, putting us further behind and more pressure to pass thus affecting play calling. better tackling would help our defense get off the field and give the ball back to the offense giving more opportunities to score as well as improving play calling. it allows us to control the clock and keep the defense rested. its simple math.

the dallas game was a beacon in the fog pointing out how terrible we are at tackling. even the announcers were ripping us apart.

if we could change just one thing, it wouldn't be our coach, QB, or OC, it should be improving our tackling. i think you'd see a huge improvement on BOTH sides of the ball.

(but i still think we should punt jake by season's end.)

[frash.exe]

if our QB would play better we could keep the ball in our hands for longer and extend drives instead of going three and out 70% of the time and putting the defense out there.

[Brooklyn Bully]

QB, hands down.

You put Peyton Manning at the helm and we're that much better, even with a lack luster defense.

[panthers55]

if our QB would play better we could keep the ball in our hands for longer and extend drives instead of going three and out 70% of the time and putting the defense out there.

If the line played better and gave Jake the time to throw as well as blocked better for our running backs, our quarterback play would be better and the game wouldn't be constantly put on his shoulders.

[SorthNarolina]

QB, hands down.

You put Peyton Manning at the helm and we're that much better, even with a lack luster defense.

peyton manning is a bit more than "improved" lol

[JungleCat]

Pour gas on their @$$e$ and light a match.

[ladypanther]

W-L record.

[Gman was right]

I can only pick one? But there is too many to chose from. How about a coaching staff that has a clue and a QB that isnt one of the worst in the league ? Then a whole new defense and ST's , and finally a #2 and 3 receiver

[2plankingpanther]

The members of our defense should of learned to tackle back in popwarner league!

[Mr. Scot]

If we can only improve one thing, we're still screwed. There's way too many things wrong.

[frash.exe]

If the line played better and gave Jake the time to throw as well as blocked better for our running backs, our quarterback play would be better and the game wouldn't be constantly put on his shoulders.

well actually he did have time to throw the last two games, and although he faced pressure against the Eagles 5 turnovers in less than 4 quarters is unacceptable. Plus we ran well against the Falcons.

[Blitz]

If I had a choice it would have to be constant qb pressure. To me this would snowball to every other problem. Pass rush equals getting off field on third down, confidence which would improve tackling, force turnovers...........etc.

This is a defensive team as we have all been told. This one fix would likely snowball fix the defense. Ill go with that.

Then again.........cant stop run either........

[nosuchthingasapanther]

i still don't understand how you build a team to run the ball then abandon it at the hint of trouble.

if carolina needs to improve on anything, it's the number of run plays.

run the ball more and delhomme becomes that much more effective. he's never been a QB that could consistently carry an offense, but put him behind a good rushing attack and he excels.

stewart and williams should be getting between 15-20 carries each. i have yet to see a defense completely shut both these guys down. carolina abandons the run long before it's really been shut down.

running the ball also keeps the defense off the field. sad to say, these guys are on a steep learning curve, and the longer they are on the field the more mistakes they tend to make.

[Blitz]

Though I agree we do not run enough or have not to date this year, that to me is a easy fix and will be corrected this year. QB play, dline play, tackling, special teams play arent as simple as changing play calling stratagies.

Think play calling was just Davidson taking shots to turn a game around, or in third quarter of dallas game seal the deal. If jake connects this site is completely different mindset, were praising qb, coaching etc. Im sure this will change eventually regradless.