Better than people realize...

[Mr. Scot]

Quick comment on the Panthers by Albert Breer in the latest MMQB...

One team I think is better than people realize: Carolina. If the Panthers can figure things out at linebacker and left tackle, I think you’ll see Matt Rhule’s program working in a weakened NFC South.

[Panthera onca]

No mention of figuring things out at QB. Interesting.

[45catfan]

Mostly true.  I would say O-line in general.  While LT is the glaring issue, LG and center are by no means solid.  Miller at RG is good enough, but really the only fixture is Moton.  I'm still baffled by the Elflein signing, at least the amount we gave him.  His contract keeps him here for at least two years unless we take a huge cap hit.  Linebacker is set unless we have an injury...it just lacks depth.

Edited September 6, 2021 by 45catfan

[mrcompletely11]

38 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Quick comment on the Panthers by Albert Breer in the latest MMQB...

One team I think is better than people realize: Carolina. If the Panthers can figure things out at linebacker and left tackle, I think you’ll see Matt Rhule’s program working in a weakened NFC South.

Ive said that all offseason.  We are going to be in contention for a wildcard spot this year.  I feel it

[45catfan]

2 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

Ive said that all offseason.  We are going to be in contention for a wildcard spot this year.  I feel it

Me as well.  I've said 9-10 wins earlier on.  One of those games was a Joey Slye contingency, he was good for at least a loss.  I'm solid at 10 wins now.

[mrcompletely11]

3 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Me as well.  I've said 9-10 wins earlier on.  One of those games was a Joey Slye contingency, he was good for at least a loss.  I'm solid at 10 wins now.

Granted I am banking on A) Atlanta's defense being LOL funny  B)The saints/Jamesis tripping on their dick and to a lesser degree C)Tom Brady finally falling off a cliff

 

Starting off 3-0 heading into Dallas IMO is the key to the entire season

[Catsfan69]

If Rhule can figure out OL???

If Rhule can?

Rhule?

 

He's shown zero evidence he knows what an offensive lineman is.

[45catfan]

Just now, mrcompletely11 said:

Granted I am banking on A) Atlanta's defense being LOL funny  B)The saints/Jamesis tripping on their dick and to a lesser degree C)Tom Brady finally falling off a cliff

 

Starting off 3-0 heading into Dallas IMO is the key to the entire season

Eh, I'm mostly focusing on us, not he competition.  If the OL can hold up, Darnold can hold his own (not asking for Pro Bowl-type season out of him) and the team stays healthy...we can make some waves in the NFC regardless of how the rest of conference shakes out.

[hepcat]

The Panthers will have a good season if two things happen:

The defense can get off the field on 3rd downs unlike last season

The offense can sustain drives and score more consistently in the red zone

Thats really it. Those two areas improve over last year this could be a playoff team.

[mrcompletely11]

1 minute ago, 45catfan said:

Eh, I'm mostly focusing on us, not he competition.  If the OL can hold up, Darnold can hold his own (not asking for Pro Bowl-type season out of him) and the team stays healthy...we can make some waves in the NFC regardless of how the rest of conference shakes out.

I hear you but thats 6 games we are playing and 2 of those teams are tittering on being a 4,5,6 wins so we need to capitalize. 

[Call Me James]

They basically said we're a below average team looking to get some extra wins in a weak division. 

I'm not sure that makes us a better team more than giving us an opportunity to have a better record due to circumstances. 

 

Edited September 6, 2021 by Call Me James

[mrcompletely11]

2 minutes ago, Call Me James said:

They basically said we're a below average team looking to get some extra wins in a weak division. 

I'm not sure that makes us a better team more than giving us an opportunity to have a better record due to circumstances. 

 

I leaning on the "winning builds confidence" mindset

[LinvilleGorge]

Every team is better than expected if they can magically fix two of their biggest weaknesses.

I think this writer is overlooking how sorry our interior OL has looked though. We aren't just a LT away from a good OL.

[CPcavedweller]

1 hour ago, Mr. Scot said:

Quick comment on the Panthers by Albert Breer in the latest MMQB...

One team I think is better than people realize: Carolina. If the Panthers can figure things out at linebacker and left tackle, I think you’ll see Matt Rhule’s program working in a weakened NFC South.

Who is weakened? Jameis in New Orleans should be better than New Orleans with Brees for the past two or three years. Tom Brady is still here, Atlanta is still very talented.

The entire NFC South is better than people thing. Small market problems. They think the Cowboys are super bowl contenders and that the Saints will fall off a cliff because they upgraded at quarterback...