Lions wary of Cam Newton's running: 'I don’t think he can beat us throwing the ball'

[ladypanther]

20 hours ago, Daeavorn said:

They are kind of right though. This week Cam had a good game and he rushed more times than weeks 1-3 combined. If they shut down his running he may have a bad day passing.

So...if they are accounting for Cam running...that open up something else...right?  Go ahead Lions....risky for ya either way.

[OriginalPantherDan]

22 hours ago, TN05 said:

Ah, the usual "spy Cam Newton and double-team Olsen strategy", minus Olsen.

It’s evolved to “contain Cam and bracket CMC”, every armchair DC knows that. 

[nc0gnet0]

Cam Newton 2016 stats

http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13994/cam-newton

 

Matt Stafford 2016 Stats

http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12483/matthew-stafford

 

Not sure why Panthers fans thinks Newton is a huge advantage, I would take Stafford if given the choice. 

Should be a close game, with the deciding factor going to the Lions because of a better special teams unit (aka Prater). 

[XOBlackxJokerOX]

As long as our Defense shores up their assignments, we'll be okay. I know we haven't allowed a hundred yard rusher yet but the way it is looking, it won't be long. I still think we win. Well, hope is the term that probably should be here.

[jfra78]

5 hours ago, nc0gnet0 said:

Cam Newton 2016 stats

http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/stats/_/id/13994/cam-newton

 

Matt Stafford 2016 Stats

http://www.espn.com/nfl/player/_/id/12483/matthew-stafford

 

Not sure why Panthers fans thinks Newton is a huge advantage, I would take Stafford if given the choice. 

Should be a close game, with the deciding factor going to the Lions because of a better special teams unit (aka Prater). 

It's okay, you can go be a Lions fan and follow Stafford all you want.  Cam is my QB

[rayzor]

14 hours ago, Snake said:

The difference last week was you have to throw to set up the run and we did. 

Not sure how that would  work this week. Those DBs don't allow much and are always around the ball.

[Snake]

31 minutes ago, rayzor said:

Not sure how that would  work this week. Those DBs don't allow much and are always around the ball.

Those DBs are overrated. 

[iamhubby1]

26 minutes ago, rayzor said:

Not sure how that would  work this week. Those DBs don't allow much and are always around the ball.

 

    To me that is very misleading. They have faced 3 mediorce QBs who threw quite a bit. So there success is tenuous at best. They don't really pressure the passer well with just the front four, which seems counterintuitive to their passing defensive success.

 

    If our Oline, whether by scheme, or luck, can keep Cam relatively clean. He should have plenty of success throwing the ball. If we continue to run the ball half way well. We should put plenty of points on the board.

 

    That defense has 2 Pro Bowl caliber defenders. (If Ansah was healthy, I'd say 3.) They are held together by grit, and duct tape. There really is good chance our Offense should do good work.

 

[iamhubby1]

9 minutes ago, Snake said:

Those DBs are overrated. 

 

    Great analyses. Care to share how you came to this conclusion? 

[Snake]

8 hours ago, iamhubby1 said:

 

    Great analyses. Care to share how you came to this conclusion? 

Do you really want me to write a novel?

[joeyxfresco]

Contain Cam, double team Dickson(?)

[rayzor]

1 hour ago, joeyxfresco said:

Contain Cam, triple team CMC

fixed.

i mean that's pretty much what we've seen.

KB and Funch appreciate it, i'm sure.

[iamhubby1]

5 hours ago, Snake said:

Do you really want me to write a novel?

 

    All I ask is, if you are going to throw a hot take out like. "Those DBs are overrated". Just maybe you could, you know, explain yourself?

 

    Cuz, I am pretty sure you are not well versed on the Lions. So this stance is born of glibness, rather than actual knowledge.

[Saca312]

7 hours ago, Snake said:

Do you really want me to write a novel?

Hey that’s my job.