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He's been back two weeks and he has 2 drops, 2 fumbles, and an idiotic 15yd drive killing penalty. I'm fine with him returning punts, but I don't believe he's done anything with that that Munnerlynn can't do.

Once again though, if we had an OC who knew how to use them, our WR's would be fine.

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You need to initiate some offensive rhythm early in the preseason that will transfer over into the regular season, we never had the chemistry and it's definitely showing now....

Tyring to beat out the cowgirls for the 1st overall pick might be tough, but that's what we have to look forward to now.

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I think Smitty has lost a lot of valuable practice and playing time due to injuries, which has led to a decline in performance. I believe with all my heart that he still has the potential to be great.

Don't know that I completely agree that Smitty has regressed so much as I think that it is the offense as a whole that is completely off rhythm and it's deeply affecting his performance. EVERYONE involved with Panthers football is to blame. And that includes the likes of JR on down to the friggin waterboy, and everyone in between( Fox and Davidson cough, cough). Our team looks to be, by far, the worst prepared team in the league on gameday.

However, to get back to your original point, I do think that Stewies apparent regression is partially due to his lack of practice and preparation in the pre-season. It really does look like he's running through molasses and has lost a step, plus he doesn't seem to be shaking tackles like he used to either. Obviously Stewie (or DWill for that matter) is not totally to blame for their lack of production, it doesn't help that our OLine sucks sh*t and that our passing game is virtually non existent to anyone who doesn't play defense for the 49ers.

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