The Norv difference

[ladypanther]

Surprised this has not been posted:

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article212745959.html

 

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But his big-picture philosophy is that a great offense isn't just about a great arm. It's about what Turner will demand from Carolina's receivers, too.

Turner makes it clear that revitalizing the Panthers' offense after two inconsistent seasons will be about more than the performance of quarterback Cam Newton.

Making the receivers around Newton better is as big a key as helping Newton get better.

 

 

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Turner is detail-oriented, and he demands precision from his receivers. That means even the team's old heads might have to change some things about their execution, as practiced as they might be.

"I've really enjoyed being around him, enjoyed hearing his philosophies on offense," veteran tight end Greg Olsen said. "There's always a little transition."

Olsen is well-known for being a stickler for the little details himself — right down to the seconds he spends per stretch and the height he lifts his knees as he skip-jogs in warmups.

So he can relate to how Turner digs the details.

"He wants things done a certain way, and it's my job to kind of alter what I've done," said Olsen. "There are some things that I've done for a long time that are different from how he wants them done. Certain routes, certain adjustments, things like that. That's on me, to adjust to the way he wants his offense run."

 

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Turner has worked with some prolific pass-catchers, including former Chargers tight end Antonio Gates and former San Diego and Tampa Bay receiver Vincent Jackson, and was the architect of Cleveland receiver Josh Gordon's 1,646-yard second season.

But he is especially proud of the development of a young receiver who was once an afterthought in the NFL: Minnesota's Adam Thielen.

An undrafted free agent, Thielen could hardly get a tryout as a rookie and didn't break 150 yards per season in his first two years in the league.

Now, he's one of the NFL's most surgical route-runners. During his past two seasons, he racked up 2,224 yards and earned a Pro Bowl berth.

His development offers a look at what Turner will demand from his receivers, particularly the young players.

"There were a number of times on routes when he would be in such a hurry," laughed Turner. "He would lose his balance, lose his footing. He'd go to the ground. ... You do have to do things fast, but have some patience along with going fast.

"He got to a point where he was an outstanding route-runner, but he got that way by doing the same things over and over and over again, and not getting bored with the details of doing it over and over and over again. And learning how to do it right, learning how to work a defensive back and understanding the little things of route-running."

 

I am expecting big things from the offense this year.  A great offense makes the defense better too.  This will be a very good year.

[Chief Keek]

The WR core should ball out this year, there are weapons at every turn.

[Riverboat Ron]

How bad will everyone feel when Cam puts up 4500 yards passing with 40 TD's, realizing how much Shula held Cam back?

[Ace_Aladdin]

1 hour ago, ladypanther said:

An undrafted free agent, Thielen could hardly get a tryout as a rookie and didn't break 150 yards per season in his first two years in the league.

Now, he's one of the NFL's most surgical route-runners. During his past two seasons, he racked up 2,224 yards and earned a Pro Bowl berth.

 His development offers a look at what Turner will demand from his receivers, particularly the young players.

This is why Ian Thomas is going to have bigger impact than most people realize. 

His ability to run block & pass protect will give him more opportunities to be on the field than a typical WR. 

[Moo Daeng]

50 minutes ago, Riverboat Ron said:

How bad will everyone feel when Cam puts up 4500 yards passing with 40 TD's, realizing how much Shula held Cam back?

I won't feel bad at all if he is able to get that out of Cam.

[Asurfaholic]

3 hours ago, Ace_Aladdin said:

This is why Ian Thomas is going to have bigger impact than most people realize. 

His ability to run block & pass protect will give him more opportunities to be on the field than a typical WR. 

He’s gonna do great on the practice squad. 

[KillerKat]

Much better than Shula's philosophy of "Welp Cam, here's your pile of poo. Just do your best". However, the biggest thing that pisses me off about that is Rivera is the one that has allowed it for so long and he's the fuging head coach. 

[ladypanther]

3 hours ago, Asurfaholic said:

He’s gonna do great on the practice squad. 

He will not be on the practice squad.

[ladypanther]

2 hours ago, KillerKat said:

Much better than Shula's philosophy of "Welp Cam, here's your pile of poo. Just do your best". However, the biggest thing that pisses me off about that is Rivera is the one that has allowed it for so long and he's the fuging head coach. 

Just be happy now.

[kungfoodude]

6 hours ago, Riverboat Ron said:

How bad will everyone feel when Cam puts up 4500 yards passing with 40 TD's, realizing how much Shula held Cam back?

I once famously said(not in the Huddle) that "Drafting Cam Newton will be the biggest mistake in franchise history."

As it turns out, crow is actually delicious. 

[Moo Daeng]

3 hours ago, Asurfaholic said:

He’s gonna do great on the practice squad. 

Might want to look at the roster

[stirs]

Fingers crossed

[KillerKat]

Just now, Moo Daeng said:

Might want to look at the roster

You might wanna look at our Tight Ends. We usually carry 3.

[Paa Langfart]

Might want to remember any team can sign any of our practice squad players to their active roster and we spent a fairly high 4th round pick on Thomas.