It hurts to lose again

[Ricky Spanish]

but this is a good thing. for the past 2 years, I have gone into each week knowing we would lose, but this year is different. we have a chance each week to win each game, and it is fantastic. we are young, we are hungry, and we aren't even playing at full strength, but god dammit, we are almost there...

the defense looked better yesterday, there were fewer mental mistakes all around, but still just enough to hurt us. tackling was piss poor, but the D-line did great and the coverage honestly wasn't bad at all, drew brees is a sniper and throws balls where they need to be pretty much every time. If we can get special teams to stop playing so "special" then we WILL win quite a few games this year.

I can't wait for the game next sunday.

[dpm0409]

They're real close to getting over the hump, very close

[CatMan72]

Yup, to be playing this well against good teams this early in the process bodes very well for us.

If someone had told me heading into the season that we would play the Packers, Bears and Saints right down to the wire, I would have been ecstatic.

[chknwing]

To get over that hump, the defense has to start playing better and I don't think they have the personnel to do so.

[Ricky Spanish]

Yup, to be playing this well against good teams this early in the process bodes very well for us.

If someone had told me heading into the season that we would play the Packers, Bears and Saints right down to the wire, I would have been ecstatic.

I really think we are last year's lions. so close so many times, but gradually improving. next year we will be dangerous.

[bleys]

Beyond me how the sky is falling for anyone.. there is so much to look forward to unless you fail to understand how building a team works. If you'be never been a part of one then I guess that would make sense.

[EMSMedic79]

If anyone expected this team to be a playoff contender this season, you should lay down the crack pipe. What has happened: The Panthers have found a franchise QB to build the offense around. David Gettis returns next season giving Cam another deep threat. Rivera will most likely address the defensive needs in the draft. So far this year has far exceeded my expectations.

[L-TownCat]

this thread..... logical and insightfull. Where the hell am I?

[Mr. Scot]

I really think we are last year's lions. so close so many times, but gradually improving. next year we will be dangerous.

I'll take that.

[Snake]

Once our defense comes together we will start winning. Good tackling and understanding your role will speed that process along.