Cam set to start against Washington

[CPcavedweller]

19 minutes ago, Pejorative Miscreant said:

Done

[Catsfan69]

3 minutes ago, mc52beast said:

Rivera knows him pretty well, knows his tendencies and what he does best. He beat Brady and the Bucs, I wouldn’t say this game will be easy.

Florio said Ron has a whole file of schemes for Cam 

He doesn't have one for PJ.

Use them both.

[CPcavedweller]

Just now, BrianS said:

I dunno man, it looked more like the Bucs beat the Bucs and the WTF's just happened to be on the field while it happened.  I don't think it will be "easy", but our defense is on a different level.

Has Rivera ever lost to Bruce Arians in the regular season? I think the playoffs last season was his first time losing to him. 

Rivera is one of the best defensive coaches in the NFL, still. His decision making in personnel is suspect and the offenses are always behind the defense, except in 2015, but his defenses are usually great assuming he has even average personnel.

[iamhubby1]

1 minute ago, joemac said:

We've only got 7 games left and are fighting for a playoff spot, unfortunately there is no time for slowly anymore.  Its a mad dash to the finish line from here on out.   

 

I  get that. These games are important. But the way the game yesterday went, I don't think you need to rush Cam. On the other hand, there is a weeks worth of practice incoming. Maybe Cam can get more comfortable with the guys around him.

 

I just think only 1 week of practice is enough for Cam to truly learn the Offense, and gain timing with all the receivers. That's a lot to ask.

[CPcavedweller]

Just now, Catsfan69 said:

Florio said Ron has a whole file of schemes for Cam 

He doesn't have one for PJ.

Use them both.

Wow. But he doesn't know how Brady is going to use Cam. He can make some assumptions but, assume wrong, and you'll pay.

I always said, as did many here, that all Rivera was missing with Cam was an offensive line and a modern offensive coordinator. We still don't have an offensive line but we do have a modern offensive coordinator. I expect Brady and Cam will do well to help each other look good, assuming Cam can get his timing down.

It's going to be a project which is why I'm really hopeful that Cam will be back next year as well. 

[Move the Panthers to Raleigh]

Why not make Ron plan for PJ and Cam? At least try to strategize. Damn

[ThPantherFan]

28 minutes ago, Catsfan69 said:

I think it's too soon but whatever. 

I would like to see PJ start and mix Cam in a little more than last Sunday.  Now if PJ plummets, then Cam takes over.  Cam needs  time to learn the team.

[TheRumGone]

17 minutes ago, CRA said:

Cam needs most of the reps to get up to speed and learn as much as possible.  He also needs to start.  Talk about energy.  That will be crazy. 

all that said, yeah, PJ needs to come in and get work between the 20s.   Cam isn’t going to learn enough in a week….and Ron Rivera knows Cam way too well to have him running just simple Cam plays for 4 quarters, no real audible ability, etc. 

I think this should probably be the plan. Ween pj out of the game. Cam will have had only 10 days to learn a new system and timing with receivers against his former hc who is a great defensive coach and knows him best. I think after the bye cam gets full go against atl. I dunno. See how he does with expanded snaps this upcoming game and the week after against Miami. But cam should be the full time starter after the bye week for sure. We are lucky we’re playing not great teams the next two weeks to ease cam back in.
 

that said the defense is gonna wreck wft offense. They are horrible which should help us out a lot.

[joemac]

3 minutes ago, iamhubby1 said:

 

I  get that. These games are important. But the way the game yesterday went, I don't think you need to rush Cam. On the other hand, there is a weeks worth of practice incoming. Maybe Cam can get more comfortable with the guys around him.

 

I just think only 1 week of practice is enough for Cam to truly learn the Offense, and gain timing with all the receivers. That's a lot to ask.

Nah, I get it, and hes obviously not going to learn the whole playbook in a week, but hes a 10 year vet at this point.  Im sure a lot of the concepts carry over from offense to offense.  They just need to come up with a gameplan that Cam is comfortable with, and let it rip!

[frankw]

2 minutes ago, Move the Panthers to Raleigh said:

Why not make Ron plan for PJ and Cam? At least try to strategize. Damn

From a gamesmanship standpoint you are right but Ron also already knows the obvious after last night's game and will be planning for Cam regardless.

[BurnNChinn]

8 minutes ago, Catsfan69 said:

Florio said Ron has a whole file of schemes for Cam 

He doesn't have one for PJ.

Use them both.

Yeah but he don’t have a Chase Young anymore either.

[kungfoodude]

Imagine crying all offseason about the "negativity" in the Huddle, then watching one of the worst QB's in franchise history while crying about "negativity", then being negative about the best QB in franchise history returning. 

Imagine that.

[Waldo]

To any of you expecting Ron to adapt

Just don't run Cam and use him as a decoy lol. Ron would be down 21 points and still waiting for Cam to run. Is there such a thing as a fake option? His head would explode.

[iamhubby1]

4 minutes ago, joemac said:

Nah, I get it, and hes obviously not going to learn the whole playbook in a week, but hes a 10 year vet at this point.  Im sure a lot of the concepts carry over from offense to offense.  They just need to come up with a gameplan that Cam is comfortable with, and let it rip!

 

I can see that. The more Cam gets comfortable. The more you put on his plate. 

 

As long as PJ is playing well, the 2 QB situation is fine. Once Cam is up to speed. See ya PJ.