Reich Press Conference: Week 1

[TLGPanthersFan]

22 minutes ago, Tbe said:

So Bates said after the game he knew our coaches would try to ease Bryce into it with a short passing game so he decided to play closer up. 

We need to start hitting longer shots or it’s going to be like that past few years all over again.

At the very least Bryce seems to be better at trying to throw past the line to gain then Teddy 2 Yards. 

[45catfan]

3 minutes ago, Smithers said:

Seems like week 1 injuries get more and more common the less players play in the preseason.  

Yup, and it's largely not the backups with the hammy issues, but the starters who were held out most or all of preseason.

[NAS]

Interesting to hear him take full responsibility for the first INT

[therealmjl]

1 minute ago, NAS said:

Interesting to hear him take full responsibility for the first INT

And the delay of game

[Mr. Scot]

Just now, NAS said:

Interesting to hear him take full responsibility for the first INT

Noticed that.

Huge contrast from Ron Rivera who never blamed himself or any of the coaches for anything.

[Carl Spackler]

I wish Bryce got to throw to a WR covered by CJ Henderson

[Carl Spackler]

2 minutes ago, NAS said:

Interesting to hear him take full responsibility for the first INT

Given the ball spot and down and distance, that's a fair but respectable thing to do. 

[csx]

5 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Yup, and it's largely not the backups with the hammy issues, but the starters who were held out most or all of preseason.

Not much of a chance for backups to pull a hammy standing on the sidelines.

[X-Clown]

21 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Yes, Ridder did look timid, but in that timidness took what we gave him.  Don't get me wrong, I think Ridder sucks, but the dink and dunk game can be effective even in its boring simplicity.

It’s the only way they can win with him. It’s going to bite them in the ass if they have to play from behind. Falcons fans around me at the stadium were getting pissed at how indecisive he was and that he seems to scared to run even if he has clear lanes. Wouldn’t be surprised if Heinicke ends up making some starts.

[45catfan]

1 minute ago, csx said:

Not much of a chance for backups to pull a hammy standing on the sidelines.

So starters play 100% of the snaps and all the STs reps?  Cool to know.  Thanks!

[raleigh-panther]

Throwing on first down would’ve helped a lot 

that play calling was very predictable 

when you have their safety saying it out loud, you know where the issues are, predictable play calling and no fear of any starting receiver within that play calling to get separation or over the top

if that does not get addressed with better scheme, it’s going to be a very, very long season  

[Mage]

31 minutes ago, 45catfan said:

Injuries happen all season, but to my recollection, I can't remember this many hammy injuries even for week 1.

It happens every Week 1-3.  I promise you it isn't happening any more or less right now, it just feels that way because you are in the now and not the past.  But this is an issue to start the season every year because again, it is rough on some players.  Even preseason isn't being played at the level of intensity as a regular season game.  

[NAS]

10 minutes ago, Mage said:

It happens every Week 1-3.  I promise you it isn't happening any more or less right now, it just feels that way because you are in the now and not the past.  But this is an issue to start the season every year because again, it is rough on some players.  Even preseason isn't being played at the level of intensity as a regular season game.  

I said this in another thread, but I think super explosive and athletic players like Horn are more likely to have soft tissue injuries because they train so hard.  It happened with CMC too, he was almost too lean in terms of building muscle that his body just can't handle it.  I think there's a balance in getting stronger, faster, but avoiding those types of injuries.  I wish him a speedy recovery because he deserves a chance to have a long and productive career.

[NYPantherFan]

34 minutes ago, Carl Spackler said:

I wish Bryce got to throw to a WR covered by CJ Henderson

He does in practice. That's probably why the staff remains confident in the guys we have