Former coach Gruden digs into Carolina Panthers analysis

[Rod Butsecks]

(By Scott Fowler, [email protected]) It is August, which means NFL predictions are flying. Nobody knows anything for sure - it's much like those scientists who predict hurricanes six months in advance - but it's always fascinating to hear the educated guesses about the Carolina Panthers.p/I had an interesting conversation recently with Jon Gruden, the former Tampa Bay coach and current game analyst for ESPN.

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[Dpantherman]

the prediction that wasn't-- more of the same. only thing he said worth quoting--

"I have so much respect for John Fox," Gruden said. "He's one of the top coaches in football. He's the winningest coach in Panther history. His players love him. What he did late last season - that says a lot. I have no idea what he'll be doing in 2011. But I'll tell you this - if the Panthers lose John Fox? Hey, I wish them luck. Because they'll need it."

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/02/1598234/former-coach-gruden-digs-into.html#ixzz0vVjt5dli

[smash_n_dash]

He is right about Fox, i think

[marcopolo]

peter king quickly changed his power rankings when he got back home...

[Dpantherman]

Peter King's power rankings mean about as much as ours--nothing. last year he picked the Bears to win the Super Bowl

[C-A-T-S]

Gruden must still be sour of the past beatings we gave his team!

[C-A-T-S]

Peter King's power rankings mean about as much as ours--nothing. last year he picked the Bears to win the Super Bowl

My dog could compile better power rankings than Peter King!:reddevil:

[pantherj]

Fox should be our HC until he decides to retire. Pay the man his market value.

[Carl Spackler]

the prediction that wasn't-- more of the same. only thing he said worth quoting--

Read more: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2010/08/02/1598234/former-coach-gruden-digs-into.html#ixzz0vVjt5dli

Why would he wish them luck when he'll be the one to replace him?

[ChucktownK]

...and I like Captain Munnerlyn at the nickel. He's going to be a fine player."

"On offense," Gruden continued, "Panther fans may not realize how good they have it. I have never seen a one-two running back combination like DeAngelo Williams and Jonathan Stewart. And I mean never."

Grudez knows what's up.

[Delhommey]

I agree that the defense is the shakiest part of the team.

Our problems at WR can be diminished, but the D will be a problem. I see us looking like the Titans last year-a classically good defensive team with a suddenly toothless defense. Hopefully the line surprises me and the LB's gel.

[neverlosethefeeling]

When he was coaching TB, I hated Gruden. Couldn't stand him.

Since he's been on ESPN I've actually kind of warmed up to the guy. And not just because he shows the Panthers love, but you get to see that the guy knows his football.

Interesting man, that Chucky.

[Davidson Deac II]

I will say that the defense is a wildcard. If the new guys step up, we could be very good defensively. If they don't, we will be very bad. My guess is that we will be somewhere in the middle, and just like last year, will be much better at the end of the season than we will be in the beginning.

[Zod]

Chucky is by far the best TV commentator in the business.