Andy Benoit: Panthers Will Be Just Fine With Kyle Allen Under Center

[TheSpecialJuan]

Let’s just come right out and say it: the Panthers’ offense on Sunday against the Cardinals looked better under Kyle Allen than it has in the past 10 months under Cam Newton.

That doesn’t mean we should start measuring Allen’s facial features for a Canton bust, and it doesn’t mean Newton should quit football and go work in fashion. It does, however, mean Carolina should sit up and watch intently.

Newton has a stronger arm and more dynamic mobility than Allen. But we forget that none of that matters if the quarterback can’t ultimately put the ball where he wants. Newton’s accuracy has always been inconsistent at best and erratic at worst, and his shoulder problems have not helped matters.

[TheSpecialJuan]

https://www.si.com/nfl/2019/09/24/kyle-allen-carolina-panthers-cam-newton

[Mr. Scot]

David Carr is actually saying the same thing on NFL.com.

[BrianS]

It's pretty difficult to disagree with him.

[ellis]

Agreed. Been happy with his progress for a while. 

[LinvilleGorge]

Wow. What a gutsy call after Allen's performance on Sunday.

[ellis]

1 minute ago, LinvilleGorge said:

Wow. What a gutsy call after Allen's performance on Sunday.

 I know right. I mean, he’s right. But he didn’t put his name on it in July.

[TheSpecialJuan]

Watch Kyle Allen throw three picks and struggle mightily this Sunday. 

[LinvilleGorge]

1 minute ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Watch Kyle Allen throw three picks and struggle mightily this Sunday. 

I hope not, but it wouldn't be shocking.

[RumHam]

Each passing week means more tape. Hopefully he can still get it done. Cards were 31st in defense. Houston will substantially up the ante. Basically if we can get third and shorts and he cam convert them then we will be good. This is norvs system carrying things

[Mr. Scot]

18 minutes ago, ellis said:

 I know right. I mean, he’s right. But he didn’t put his name on it in July.

I wouldn't have either.

I tell people all the time I'm not trying to be Miss Cleo. I analyze what I see, and do so very carefully.

I'm happy to talk about what I think might happen or could happen, but I'm not someone that's going to make some big bold prediction, pound my chest and say "mark it down, I guarantee it".

My refusal to do that actually seems to rub some people the wrong way, though I honestly have no idea why.

[beastson]

3 minutes ago, TheSpecialJuan said:

Watch Kyle Allen throw three picks and struggle mightily this Sunday. 

The lack of film is good for us and Kyle