Bigger Problem: Offense or Defense?

[MadHatter]

It is the exact reverse of last year. Defense keeps us in games but can't close them if we get a late lead. Last year offense kept us in games but couldn't close them if we needed one more score.

Spot on.

[MadHatter]

Youre up by 8 with 50 seconds left. Apparently its too much to ask of the D to hold em. Apparently its too much to ask them to get a stop in OT. Lol. They didnt even need to kick a FG.

Offense is averaging less than 14 pts per game. You realize that is nearly as bad as the dreadful Clausen year.

Offense in anemic.

Defense is allowing 18 pts a game. They are doing their part.

[Peppers90 NC]

as funny as it is, our 3rd lowest scoring offense is a bigger joke.

oh yeah, ill go back to elementary school and add the LOL for kicks

[nosuchthingasapanther]

the offense is the biggest problem.

the defense plays lights out for 3 1/2 quarters and runs out of steam because the offense can't stay on the field longer than the average person can hold their breath.

[Peppers90 NC]

Offense is averaging less than 14 pts per game. You realize that is nearly as bad as the dreadful Clausen year.

Offense in anemic.

Defense is allowing 18 pts a game. They are doing their part.

stop picking on Cameron Newton, people with vaginas are very sensitive.

[mcdougal]

Youre up by 8 with 50 seconds left. Apparently its too much to ask of the D to hold em. Apparently its too much to ask them to get a stop in OT. Lol. They didnt even need to kick a FG.

Don't you know that the defense does not get paid? The Special teams does not get paid either.

But when asked who is most responsible for the win against the Redskins...we get Charles Johnson or Luke...lol

[CRA]

The defense. They have much lower expectations hence them quitting or feeling like its a "bonus" to protect leads and close games. Our team is built to win predicated on our O putting up 30 every game which isnt realistic. Even when our D plays their best they still need our O to post 30 points. Other teams dont rely on their O for everything like we do. Their D's can actually go out and win games.

Bullpoo.

Since Luke has taken over....the D has only needed and asked the O to score a measly 20 pts and we walk away with several wins.

We aren't relying on our O....we are asking them not to be below average.

[Mr. Scot]

Bigger problem is the offense. Not even a question.

The defense is worn out by game's end because the offense can't stay on the field.

Offense right now is as bad as 2010. Who knows? By season's end they could be even worse.

Other than one or two games, our schedule lightens up over the final six weeks. Here's hoping they can accomplish something down the final stretch.

[MadHatter]

stop picking on Cameron Newton, people with vaginas are very sensitive.

I am not picking on Can. I personally think the issues with the offense is probably 70% coaching and 30% player execution.

They are not helping him with this scheme. But he has also not helped himself with his execution.

[Icege]

The offense, and more specifically Cam's horrible accuracy and the subpar offensive line performance.

That call on TD at the end though was the dagger. TB was 2nd & 10 on their own 20, and after that play it would've been 3rd & 10. Instead the Bucs get the ball on the Panthers' 47 and a new set of downs.

Officials have regularly fuged us this season. Just like in MMA, if you leave it close enough for the judge's decide then your fate is no longer in your own hands.

[King Taharqa]

Since Luke has taken over....the D has only needed and asked the O to score a measly 20 pts and we walk away with several wins.

We aren't relying on our O....we are asking them not to be below average.

Except Sunday of course? We scored a measly 21, it wasnt enough. 20 points vs the Bears wasnt enough. 20 against Atlanta wasnt enough. 20 wasnt enough against the Saints. It doesnt matter how much we score, when our opponent buckles down and puts pressure on our D late, they wilt.

We still lean on our O for everything, defense has proven they arent capable of winning games. Theyre a supporting cast who arent very supportive despite having their standards lowered.

[Icege]

The offense only scored 14 points on Sunday. That other 7 came from the "supportive" defense.

[Peppers90 NC]

I am not picking on Can. I personally think the issues with the offense is probably 70% coaching and 30% player execution.

They are not helping him with this scheme. But he has also not helped himself with his execution.

i know you're not, but some people are defending the offense for Cam's sake. Do you think anyone would possibly defend the offense if Anderson was playing QB and we had the same numbers?

[Peppers90 NC]

excuse me, only one idiot is defending the offense. that is king troll