Final predictions for the season?

[poundaway]

On 9/1/2022 at 10:35 AM, Luciu5 said:

We lose to the Lions?

Personally, I think if we're going to lose the lions, we're going to lose a lot of those you listed as wins too.

I agree.  Lions were weak last year and look weak this year.

[mrcompletely11]

22 minutes ago, poundaway said:

You think we try to franchise him or long term deal?

With our cap situation we cannot franchise him.    

[poundaway]

45 minutes ago, mrcompletely11 said:

With our cap situation we cannot franchise him.    

Even if we trade/cut players or renegotiate contracts, restructure contracts, like the aints do every year?

[Panthers Rhule]

1 hour ago, poundaway said:

You think we try to franchise him or long term deal?

I think long term deal. Keep him happy. He's also already demonstrated that he'll at least consider a pay cut in the current situation and he's stated that money isn't his motivation. It's possible he's the kind that will accept a good but team friendly deal so that he can win. How many millions does a person really need? We'll see but I think he's that guy. Brady did that and that's probably why he's still playing. Perhaps Baker sees that too. 

His career is shaky already and he knows that. If he wants to have a long and successful career he'll need to play for a good team. He can't take all the money and play on that type of team. 

 

[ickmule]

7-10, but could be 5-12 

[poundaway]

On 9/2/2022 at 12:28 AM, CarolinaBip said:

If our kicker situation is not solid, could find some L's where W's should be..We better have some awesome 2 point plays dialed up, and please, no stinking ties.. Hopefully things will break our way for a change.

I predict a sequel to the holographic panther scene at some point this season.

 

Yeah the loss of Gonzalez is really going to hurt.  

[frankw]

I remember there was a time when some wondered aloud if we would be able to afford the new and improved Sam Darnold. Baker has a redemption season to fulfill before any talk of the franchise tag or a new contract.

[trueblade]

2 hours ago, poundaway said:

I agree.  Lions were weak last year and look weak this year.

Lions are going to win more games this year than last. Underated OL, good RB.

[Jon Snow]

It's hard for me to get a guage on this team now that Baker is here. I  think ultimately it will come down to the health of CMC.  If Sam was starting I could predict the outcome my accurately. Adding up all the changes from coaching and players it's just difficult to say so soon. 

Right now my guess is somewhere between 0-17 to 20-0. 

[Martin]

2 hours ago, poundaway said:

You think we try to franchise him or long term deal?

Long term deal. If Tepper finally has his QB I have no doubt he will pay for a long term contract.

[Shotgun]

7-10 is my guess

[mrcompletely11]

2 hours ago, poundaway said:

Even if we trade/cut players or renegotiate contracts, restructure contracts, like the aints do every year?

We cannot affford him on a franchise deal no matter what

[poundaway]

 

On 9/1/2022 at 7:31 PM, BIGH2001 said:

There is the potential for 10 or 11 wins if we come out strong. If we lose to Cleveland and the Giants in weeks 1 and 2 then Rhule is on a death spiral. 

Yeah.  Week 1 is so important on so many levels.

[poundaway]

On 9/1/2022 at 10:42 AM, PantherFanInPhilly said:

If Baker stays healthy for the season, I'm guessing 7-10. I think we can still win a few games even after CMC is ruled out for the season. 

What if CMC stays healthy?