One good stat

[ladypanther]

Thought there were more penalties. I guess whenever they happen it seems bad.

Flags not flying: The Panthers’ offense is the second-least penalized offensive unit in the NFL, with just 25 through five games. The defense is the second-least penalized defensive unit, with 20.

Rivera attributed that to the team’s discipline in practice.

“We’re working on the discipline of not jumping,” Rivera said. “This year a lot of it has been our technique, we’ve gotten better at it. Guys understand more of what we’re trying to do. We’ve talked about the discipline of staying onside because that was one of our big issues last year.

“As far as the holding being down, I think that has to do with the guys working their techniques and being more comfortable in the scheme offensively and defensively.”

Read more here: http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/10/19/3608517/panthers-gamble-out-beason-very.html#storylink=cpy

http://www.charlotteobserver.com/2012/10/19/3608517/panthers-gamble-out-beason-very.html

[Guest Bwood]

It's hard to mess up when we run the same play/formation 80% of the time.

[TruCatzFan]

That's nice and all, but with Kalil gone it will only take a couple of weeks for that stat to swing dramatically.

[Icege]

I had noticed this and was happy that the coaching staff showed that they could fix problems that were plaguing the team. Hopefully this translates over to the current issues as well.

[jayflip]

I'd trade a few penalties here and there for the defense to remember how to fricken tackle.

But seriously, that's a great turnaround from last year.

[ShutDwn]

It would make sense that being on the field less would equal less penalties.

[Marguide]

I've noticed this too, and it's pleasant change. Now we just have to avoid the completely stupid ones, like Captain running full speed into the returner and Smith body slamming DB's.

But kudos to the staff. Penalties hurt us badly last year.

[JB82887]

This is great and all, but I want all this "progress" to translate into victories

[rayzor]

step in the right direction for sure, but i wonder what that number would be if we could stay on the field more.

[PhillyB]

i mean it's not like our defensive backs are ever close enough to anyone to interfere

[iamhubby1]

Thought there were more penalties. I guess whenever they happen it seems bad.

I agree with the timing of the penalties being the reason they stick out more. Some just stick out more than others. Third down penalties that stall drives drive me nuts.

IMO, becoming more disiplined will only make us a better team. So this is just another positve step up the ladder to success.

Tackle better, and kick Chud in the brain. Two things that could reverse our fortunes, right now. Cuz the D and ST are doing a pretty good job. When we get the O to find its wheels. That is when the fun begins.

I am still excited, obviously, so any positive is fuel for the giddy. So thank you for the nugget.

[iamhubby1]

step in the right direction for sure, but i wonder what that number would be if we could stay on the field more.

Maybe, if the O could find a rythm, it could be less.

[rayzor]

i mean it's not like our defensive backs are ever close enough to anyone to interfere

i'd rather see them earn some PI calls rather than give away 10-15 yards per passing play.

this playing soft coverage crap has to stop.

i'm just glad that rivera acknowledged it. i just hope that he does something about it.

[rayzor]

Maybe, if the O could find a rythm, it could be less.

it could find a rhythm better if it wasn't trying to make a home run every play.