Cam run play calling

[Huffgolf30]

What's up with rushing our franchise QB up the middle like a fullback? I cringe every time I see this. That's what we have stewart and williams for. Sure I'm all for Cam running for the pilings or scrambling when a play breaks down. But these designed runs up the middle are just asking for injury.

[AR-15 Panther]

What's up with rushing our franchise QB up the middle like a fullback? I cringe every time I see this. That's what we have stewart and williams for. Sure I'm all for Cam running for the pilings or scrambling when a play breaks down. But these designed runs up the middle are just asking for injury.

I agree, let the rbs do the running up the middle. I really don't understand why you would ever run that play.

[Doc Holiday]

this needs to stop, as said before I too cringe every time I see this, no excuse.

[cptx]

they're like a kid with a new toy, gonna wear it out playing with it too much.

they'll cry when it gets broken tho.

[PantherPhann89]

What's up with rushing our franchise QB up the middle like a fullback? I cringe every time I see this. That's what we have stewart and williams for. Sure I'm all for Cam running for the pilings or scrambling when a play breaks down. But these designed runs up the middle are just asking for injury.

I agree, thats why we resigned D Will and we still got Stew and Goodson. Chud needs to install a better run scheme for our backs or refer to my thread "We need another Offensive Coordinator"

[Doc Holiday]

I blame the lack of run game squarely on Chud, there is no other reason for it being bad right now

[panthers55]

You could make the case that Newton is larger, stronger and more dangerous than Stewart and Williams. he doesn't look like he is taking that much abuse. The hardest hit he took was while he was in the pocket. I have no problem with what Chud is doing.

[Tarheels23]

Yeah I'm not a fan of those called run plays, unless it's on the goal line like the TD run against AZ.

[panthers55]

I blame the lack of run game squarely on Chud, there is no other reason for it being bad right now

Yeah forget that Stewart caugh passes for 100 yards and we can actually throw screens for the first time in forever. Does it really matter if he runs for a 100 yards or catches passes out of the backfield for the same amount. I frankly don't care how he moves the chains as long as he does.

[natty]

You could make the case that Newton is larger, stronger and more dangerous than Stewart and Williams. he doesn't look like he is taking that much abuse. The hardest hit he took was while he was in the pocket. I have no problem with what Chud is doing.

I have no doubt Cam can take the hits but it exposes him to multiple player pileups, twisted limbs, etc. It doesn't matter how big the guy is there's no need to give him more punishment than he's already taking.

[PantherFanForLife]

I don't have a problem with rushing Cam. I do have a problem with Cam acting like a running back and diving instead of sliding.

The reason they did that is simple. Our run game isn't working. Our O-line doesn't get enough push. So use your RB to push and then the 6'5 QB to get a little extra push up the middle. There's actually less risk then Cam running full sprint outside, and diving where a DT running full sprint can ring his bell.

He may twist something going up the middle, but behind your entire O-line and a RB, you're unlikely to get that hurt....unless he insists on doing backflips over the top of the pile. Another no-no, imo.

[Cat'sGrowl]

Only should have a couple designed run plays a game.

Don't like the calls. We've got great RB's. Let's use them. Don't understand why they gave D'lo that big contract if they aren't going to use him. The running game is just like the passing game in that it has to get in a rhythm. Have to keep running even when it isn't promising. Have to do it early in games so you aren't forced to become one dimensional later in games.

[Tiger n Miami AU83]

I'm not too worried about it. AU ran him up the middle about 40 times last year. Most of the time he delivered a lot more punishment than he took and knocked multiple linebackers and safeties on their ass.

That said, this is the NFL now and the coaches do have to be selective using Cam up the middle.

[PrimeTyme]

I completely agree.. running your franchise QB off tackle is moronic.. I hope I don't see that anymore