Rivera says there could be changes to the OLine

[CarolinaCatBrigade]

The Panthers' offensive line struggled to contain the Broncos' pass rush, allowing a season-high seven sacks, and Rivera said there could be lineup changes coming.

"We're going to look at different things we can do with personnel," Rivera said.

One of the players waiting for his first opportunity of the season is tackle Bruce Campbell. Acquired in an offseason trade with Oakland, Campbell played guard during his first two season with the Raiders, but Rivera said he is best suited playing behind Jordan Gross at left tackle.

"Bruce, really his best, most natural position is left tackle," Rivera said. "But we most certainly are going to look at different options."

The left tackle spot has been manned by Gross for the better part of nine seasons, and Rivera praised the work of the team captain.

"Jordan is playing very well," Rivera said. "A lot of that was an avalanche with what happened (on Sunday). He did miss a couple plays, but for the most part, when you watch him and see what he's meant to anchoring that offensive line, it's pretty solid."

About damn time we try and give Cam better protection. Hopefully Jeremy Bridges will step in and help immediately. However, it's so hard to improve an O-Line with truly no good options out there.

[jtnc]

There is nothing wrong with the line, I've been told numerous times by TonyN and Zod.

[rayzor]

didn't they say that there would be tweaks to the Oline prior to last weeks game?

i remember not having a good feeling about that.

[Ken]

Give Bruce a chance!

[toldozer]

Bench gross? Im down, or maybe him to rt and out big bell on the bench

[carolina-chuck]

I'm gonna laugh so hard at the people who are thinking Campbell is going to be the savior.

[Sean Payton's Vicodin]

Poor RIvera. He's completely done, but he'll act like he gives a poo in front of the media monday to friday

[MadHatter]

I'm gonna laugh so hard at the people who are thinking Campbell is going to be the savior.

I am still laughing at the people who think the OL is what is causing Can's poor play.

Another thread had the stats that showed Cam was in the Top 10 for the QB with the most time in the pocket to pass.

He is so slow on his progressions that 3 step drops are turning into holding the ball for 5 sec.

Guy just is not able to read defenses and go through his progressions quickly. I think he can develop this, but it is a huge weakness of his.

[WilmyWood]

I'm gonna laugh so hard at the people who are thinking Campbell is going to be the savior.

But....this is my boomstick?

[jarhead]

I am still laughing at the people who think the OL is what is causing Can's poor play.

Another thread had the stats that showed Cam was in the Top 10 for the QB with the most time in the pocket to pass.

He is so slow on his progressions that 3 step drops are turning into holding the ball for 5 sec.

Guy just is not able to read defenses and go through his progressions quickly. I think he can develop this, but it is a huge weakness of his.

I hate to agree with you but I do to a certain degree.I think the run blocking has been worse.

[Anybodyhome]

Really? 9 games into the season and there's an issue on the O-line?

Little quick to pull that trigger aren't ya?

In the meantime the running game gets even worse behind yet another version of an O-line that hasn't played together for any length of time.

[2jakefansinva]

Mix it up Ron.

I'll give ya credit for still trying to make this team better.

[Zod]

OLines that have to protect twice as long wear out twice as fast.

It isn't rocket science. Its a bad group to begin with, this makes it 10 times worse.

[CRA]

They looked last week.

Only thing they will consider doing is subbing in a bad G with another.

Gross and Bell are staying put which keeps Campbell out.

What we need to do is line and up run the ball.....stick with it. Real running. Will keep teams from teeing off on them.