Panthers dealing with old demons

[Purrnicious]

I wanted to make a thread to highlight some of the recent accomplishments of this team. I think most everyone has been impressed with Wilks performance so far, but it's more than just having us in the playoff conversation. Here are a few trends we have bucked since he took over, but I'm sure there are others I've missed so feel free to add any other trends you've seen reverse course recently. 

 

1)we finally got a win over Brady in a BUCS uniform. We took him back to .500 all time in our house

2) We have defended the bank, we have a three game home winning streak and have won all our divisional home games. When building a winning culture you start here and Wilks is undefeated at home

3) We beat Russel Wilson, and the Seahawks...AND the broncos. I don't have to explain to most of you how much we've struggled vs seattle in the past. Going in there and winning a game was a huge statement win by this team. Beating them and the Broncos feels cathartic, old demons put to rest

4)We won a game yesterday despite allowing more than 17 points, another trend put to rest hopefully

5)We played the best first quarter in a long long time yesterday. All three phases were hitting and Seattle was not ready. 

6)We are getting hot at the right time. Did either of the first two Rhule seasons have more than 1 or 2 wins after the halfway point in the season? We're back to being a November/December team

But the most important thing isn't a stat you can point to. It isn't a specific player, or even the win loss column. The most important thing is that yesterday that team embodied Keep Pounding. It wasn't just a mantra written on the jersey, it was a spirit you could feel on every run play. That last TD drive we could not be stopped, and that's the kind of energy you need this time of year. 

 

If Wilks keeps them playing like this we are NOT a team you want to come play against in the playoffs. 

 

 

 

 

[Mr. Scot]

43 minutes ago, Purrnicious said:

We beat Russel Wilson

So did everybody else

I get your point though.

[Manna]

13 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

So did everybody else

I get your point though.

In years past we would have been the "get right" game. 

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, Manna said:

In years past we would have been the "get right" game. 

Especially under Rhule 

[Riverboat Ron]

We haven’t lost to Drew Brees in 2 years! Beast

[outlaw4]

Getting a W against the Steelers would be another demon. Don't care if they are not what they used to be but had enough of getting absolutely demolished by them every single time.

[Manna]

52 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

Especially under Rhule 

Dark times for sure, and Rhule's teams never rebounded. 

[Jon Snow]

51 minutes ago, Riverboat Ron said:

We haven’t lost to Drew Brees in 2 years! Beast

Neither has anyone else.

[Castavar]

32 minutes ago, outlaw4 said:

Getting a W against the Steelers would be another demon. Don't care if they are not what they used to be but had enough of getting absolutely demolished by them every single time.

This. It seems like we ALWAYS just get obliterated by the Steelers.

[Gerry Green]

2 hours ago, Purrnicious said:

I wanted to make a thread to highlight some of the recent accomplishments of this team. I think most everyone has been impressed with Wilks performance so far, but it's more than just having us in the playoff conversation. Here are a few trends we have bucked since he took over, but I'm sure there are others I've missed so feel free to add any other trends you've seen reverse course recently. 

 

1)we finally got a win over Brady in a BUCS uniform. We took him back to .500 all time in our house

2) We have defended the bank, we have a three game home winning streak and have won all our divisional home games. When building a winning culture you start here and Wilks is undefeated at home

3) We beat Russel Wilson, and the Seahawks...AND the broncos. I don't have to explain to most of you how much we've struggled vs seattle in the past. Going in there and winning a game was a huge statement win by this team. Beating them and the Broncos feels cathartic, old demons put to rest

4)We won a game yesterday despite allowing more than 17 points, another trend put to rest hopefully

5)We played the best first quarter in a long long time yesterday. All three phases were hitting and Seattle was not ready. 

6)We are getting hot at the right time. Did either of the first two Rhule seasons have more than 1 or 2 wins after the halfway point in the season? We're back to being a November/December team

But the most important thing isn't a stat you can point to. It isn't a specific player, or even the win loss column. The most important thing is that yesterday that team embodied Keep Pounding. It wasn't just a mantra written on the jersey, it was a spirit you could feel on every run play. That last TD drive we could not be stopped, and that's the kind of energy you need this time of year. 

 

If Wilks keeps them playing like this we are NOT a team you want to come play against in the playoffs. 

 

 

 

 

 

You did forget 1. That win yesterday pretty much put a nail in the tank coffin. 

 

But yeah, what we saw yesterday was classic Playoff Football. Been a while since we've seen such good all-around play. Proud of the team, and Wilks.

 

I will add. Penalties. We have got to get those under control.

[CMAC22]

We haven't beaten the Steelers since 1996

[DJ feed me moore]

49 minutes ago, outlaw4 said:

Getting a W against the Steelers would be another demon. Don't care if they are not what they used to be but had enough of getting absolutely demolished by them every single time.

giving Tomlin his first losing season ever.... oh man I cant wait for sunday.

[BIGH2001]

13 minutes ago, CMAC22 said:

We haven't beaten the Steelers since 1996

 

the game where sir purr jumped on a punt in the endzone 

[Cullenator]

53 minutes ago, BIGH2001 said:

 

the game where sir purr jumped on a punt in the endzone 

Whats that bear doin?