ESPN's 2009 Strength of Schedule

[PantherRush]

According to ESPN's John Clayton, it's going to be an uphill struggle for us in 2009 because of our second-ranked strength of schedule:

http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/columns/story?columnist=clayton_john&id=4064506

Our history after playoff years:

1996: 12-4, Won Division

1997: 7-9, missed playoffs

2003: 11-5, Won division

2004: 7-9, missed playoffs

2005: 11-5, Wild Card

2006: 8-8, missed playoffs

2008: 12-4, Won division

2009: ?

[jasonluckydog]

To be the man you have to beat the man....

[rayzor]

because history is always the accurate gauge of the future.

we are doomed to repeat what has happened in the past.

mail it in guys....it's much easier to go with no hopes so that you can't be crushed if things don't work out.

[Jangler]

#1 draft pick here we come! The Golden Calf of Bristol!!!! :hurray:

[PantherRush]

because history is always the accurate gauge of the future.

we are doomed to repeat what has happened in the past.

Really? Insightful.

[rayzor]

Really? Insightful.

apparently. thank you.

[rayzor]

#1 draft pick here we come! The Golden Calf of Bristol!!!! :hurray:

woot! should we even play the season or should we see if we can go on a streak that makes the lions think we suck? sounds like we're almost there anyway.

[Lone Buc Fan]

Yup and having your team take a step back from its 12-4 season with a good chunk of close wins and questionable roster decisions... Good luck repeating 12-4. Not that it can't be done, but there is a drop off here with Carolina as opposed to last year's team.

[Jangler]

Now that's insightful. I think I will nominate it for the HOF.

[rayzor]

Now that's insightful. I think I will nominate it for the HOF.

you didn't take him off ignore, did you?

[Jangler]

I thought it would be better to dog him than ignore him. We'll see how long that lasts...

[Gum]

Your schedule is brutal, and it's the exact same non-conference schedule the Cardinals played last year. With the parity in the NFC south it's even tougher.

I see we play you guys again in Arizona this year. Some how we seem to play each other every year. I am sure you will want some revenge after the beat down you experienced in the playoffs. :beatdeadhorse5:

See you guys in Arizona this fall

[Lone Buc Fan]

I believe its like the 6th consecutive year the Cards and Panthers are meeting up... Yea, I'm excited to see that game aswell..

Can't forget about the first game, how Carolina won by some kind of miracle when the Cardinals kicked their ass the entire game. Then how the playoffs played out and the Cardinals stood no chance, walking into the Panthers stadium where they were 8-0 and dissecting every faucet of the Panthers team.

Basically, force Jake into making mistakes with the game close and then build a bit of a gap so the Panthers abandon their bread and butter (the run game)... then sit back with your popcorn and watch Jake's amazing ability being highlighted lol..

[joemac]

Our team is still oozing talent.....id rather play a tough schedule that primes you for the playoffs, than a bunch of cupcakes....if that really even exists outside of 1 or 2 teams.