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!

     

Who is/are responsible for the "Panther Culture"??

bLACKpANTHER

By bLACKpANTHER,
in Carolina Panthers

Recommended Posts

bLACKpANTHER Proficient

bLACKpANTHER

Posted
Posted

Just finished the McCoy presser and he mentioned the 'culture' here in Carolina.. I happen to agree with him a lot because I live up here in the DC area and fully understand how a bad locker room culture (although, very entertaining) can rip a team apart.. I know we have always had great players/coaches but was wondering - Who you attribute the Panther Culture to directly? How did we develop it?

Obviously, Sam Mills comes to mind.. but I also go down the list of guys like Moose, Ruck and Mint - all the way to guys like TD and Luke.. And there have been some dark moments too but a strong culture got us through it all..

 

Just wanted to throw this topic out there since it's the offseason.. Thoughts?

Link to comment
Share on other sites
BlazeCarolina Proficient

BlazeCarolina

Posted
Posted

I don't know if we can attribute it to one person, but it is why I love this team.  I am glad that torch is still lit and being carried for now.  Losing that identity was the main fear when I knew Tepper was coming.  So far, so good.  Absolutely love what has changed so far.

So glad this is being brought up.  My best friend and I have argued back and forth this point.  He says I place too much value on locker room chemistry, bit it does make an impact.

Link to comment
Share on other sites
ellis Proficient

ellis

Posted
Posted

There has been a dynamic shift in organizational atmosphere with Tepper. Pretty sure it plays a substantial role in player recruitment. 

Worth noting: The @RoaringRiot has impressively worked to galvanize a core group of fans. It’s left an impression beyond fan engagement—people in the building have clearly taken notice. Hats off. 

If you enjoy good football, brought to you by good people both on and off the field, it’s a good time to be a Panthers fan. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
Bronn Contributor

Bronn

Posted
Posted

FWIW, to me, both Sam Mills earlier on and Smitty later embodied and shaped what I consider "Panthers culture."

We're the small market, perpetually overlooked and underestimated team.

Mills was an undersized linebacker that was quietly great.

Smitty was an undersized WR that was loudly great and GOAT IDGAF.

Combine the two, and you've got the near 25 years of Panthers football.

It's a bit of an oxymoron, I know, but we truly split our time prowling in the shadows and roaring and pouncing. We're quietly loud.



 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
TheWiz Proficient

TheWiz

Posted
Posted

As great as his legacy is, Sam Mills isn't known by most of the guys who play here or who are on staff. 

The culture is defined by leadership. If this were the Patriots, it would be easy to say that its Bill and Tom. 

For us... It's Ron and Cam. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites
imminent rogaine Experienced

imminent rogaine

Posted
Posted

The answer is Richardson and Hurney. Richardson built the team and got hurney so things would be done his way. Strictly with the players, you couldn’t ask for much more in terms of great team culture than what JR brought to the table. His fingerprints are still all over the team and hurney is still the GM. 

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

    • PNW_PantherMan
      This has to be bitached about, those biased refs

      By PNW_PantherMan · Posted

    • TD alt
      DJ Moore trade talk

      By TD alt · Posted

      I mean, if Moore really wants out, then it would behoove the Bears to make it happen sooner than later. X is a lot younger and cheaper, and may be a better fit for Johnson's musings than a disgruntled, unnecessary, overpaid vet. If they can dump his salary and maybe get a fourth or so in return, it may be worth it to them. As for development, I'm not concerned. You're talking about a seeming bust, a day three guy and a UDFA. They are developing relative to their ceilings. I doubt any of them will ever command the coverage, money, or the respect that Moore has acquired. He's a tier above them. Yes, even X. 
    • ImfromClayton
      OK, now it's time to discuss a couple of yesterday's problems. Let's talk "Evero."

      By ImfromClayton · Posted

      IMO, if Ceedee plays against us, the game probably goes the other way. Same with Tyreek Hill and the Dolphins. Our team just isn't designed to beat teams with two high level receivers like that. But when you look at the league, how many teams really have two guys of that caliber?  There's nothing wrong with defensive adjustments, but sometimes I think a lot of fans want Evero to call a different play like a game on madden, and defensive football just isn't like that. That said, I thought we did a much better job this season against the Cowboys of flipping Jaycee and at least making them work for it, opposed to last season when they literally just lined CeeDee up on the other side of the field every single snap.  For us to just straight up switch to consistent man coverage, or a different zone, or whatever, we likely would consistently need different personnel on the field. Doing it a few times a game is a gamble and can work, but if we consistently run man coverage against the Cowboys, eventually a RB is going to beat a linebacker, or something of that nature with our personnel. Part of the reason Evero likes this scheme is that, while we have our defaults and presets, what we do is very multiple, and you can do a lot of different things pre and post snap. We are a challenging defense to read. But as you said, if guys are getting beat, it doesn't really matter what you call. 
×
×
  • Create New...