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Fowler picks Panthers in an upset


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Seems he went 15-3 in the last 18 games picking against us. He is stepping out on a limb.

http://scottfowlerobs.blogspot.com/2011/09/predicting-panther-upset-sunday-in.html

Because the best Second City alums have always been masters of improvisation, and the Panthers will have to do exactly the same thing in Chicago Sunday to come away with an upset victory.

There will be a moment or two that all hinges on improv -- what Cam Newton while being chased on the full run by Julius Peppers, or what Jay Cutler does when he sees a small window that might open for a 50-yard pass or might close for an interception.

I think these teams have similar talent levels, so a couple of snap decisions will make the difference.

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Uncertain defense, weak secondary, unpredictable QB performance, strong linebacker core, devastated by injuries....just to name a few.

Oh definitely, I agree with you totally, just thought it was funny. The battle will be won up front for sure though.

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It seems to me that every time a game is predicted to be close it isnt and when predicted to be a laugher well it isnt. So with that logic in place i see one of two things happening either we blow the doors off the bears or.... well i guess i just see one thing happening! :)

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Besides last year when the Panthers were inept, when the Bears play the Panthers, it tends to be close games. But who doesn't remember some times where Steve Smith has torched their secondary. I expect to see that again, especially with a guy like Cam who can throw it down the entire damn field with a flick of the wrist.

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Unfortunatley for you Dimbee, Cam had an average game last week so he'll be hungry. Olsen will be hungry. Rivera will be extra hungry.

C.Harris will be tweeting from the sideline and count Peppers in if he feels like it.

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