Most important 4th preseason game in memory....

[Zod]

For the life of me I can't remember a more interesting or important 4th preseason game for the Panthers. Typically the cuts are already decided before the game, but I don't think so this year. Espescially at WR, I think a great performance tonight could take an individual off the cut list and back on the keep list.

If the WR's are dogging it tonight like last week, they all should be cut. It could not be more clear that they should be showing their best out there.

[MHS831]

Well spoken. I see some intense competition at CB as well. CJ Wilson, McClain, Witherspoon, Stanford. Don't know why we'd keep 5 (suggested by Gantt) since Pugh can play CB as well. If not, we might see McClain step into the 4th CB role.

Back to WR: I don't know how you evaluate Charly Martin in comparison to those who have had the entire camp to show progress, but regardless of what happens tonight, I expect a lot of 2-TE sets with Barnidge and Rosario for a while.

[Khyber53]

It is going to be a big game and a make or break one for a number of players. I know that's a cliche that every sportscaster trots out, but it really has the feel of it this time. Tonight's show is pretty much the WR corps, special teams and the right side of our O-line.

Whoever remains among the WRs after tonight should see a better chance to be open and catch some balls as Smitty comes back for the regular season. They just can't afford to think that way tonight. We need someone to realize that this is their shot at stardom and really push themselves to the next level.

[Zaximus]

I hope Smith plays so we can see how these WR's do opposite of him, but I know if he does he won't be in there much.

[Jpjr]

Fox is praying deep down that his starters score an offensive touchdown so he can declare mission accomplished and pull them out. Otherwise, I expect them in there longer than most other teams.

[HPPantherzfan]

Fox is praying deep down that his starters score an offensive touchdown so he can declare mission accomplished and pull them out. Otherwise, I expect them in there longer than most other teams.

I don't know, isn't Dallas talking about keeping their starters in the whole first half?

They suck worse than we do yet most the power rankings have them in the top 5???

"Beast of the East"

LMAO...they suck!!!

P.S. Hope my better half doesn't read this

On topic, I think you're right Zod, time for someone to step up!

[smash_n_dash]

The important thing is, are the WRs awful because of their lack of talent/skill/motivation/etc. or is it QB play as well? I think Moore should stick around for at least the 1st quarter, maybe even till half. If he can't sustain one drive for a TD then Clausen deserves time to see what he can do with the same WRs and Oline

[HPPantherzfan]

The important thing is, are the WRs awful because of their lack of talent/skill/motivation/etc. or is it QB play as well? I think Moore should stick around for at least the 1st quarter, maybe even till half. If he can't sustain one drive for a TD then Clausen deserves time to see what he can do with the same WRs and Oline

Oh lawd! Don't start that debate again! :eek:

[Dpantherman]

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[pantherclaw]

Might as well play the starters the whole game.

4th game is suppose to be for the scrubs? To figure out which one stay among a young team? Screw them, cut them all! The starters need the practice in front of us fans!

[Seal (SmittyIsOurSavior)]

The hurricane's supposed to come in tonight, so I might lose cable and/or power. Hopefully I don't miss the game again.

[jloh]

...all hail zod...

great thread bro...there remain way too many -?-

[JungleCat]

The game will let us know if any free agents should be brought in. I'll be interested to see if Smitty and Stewart make a difference.

[scpanther22]

This is a huge game for Hunter Cantwell and Tony Pike.