So its Thomas over Norman, Amini over Wharton and Mitchell over Mikell

[*FreeFua*]

The panthers unofficial depth chart was released yesterday. I assume that's what you saw, I could be wrong but I'm pretty sure Rivera hasn't officially named the starters yet.

[SOJA]

whenever we are nickel cap will slide in and norman and thomas will play the outside 

[SOJA]

whenever we are nickel cap will slide in and norman and thomas will play the outside 

[carolinarolls]

I'm pisst

It MATTERS who starts. It's super-duper important.

You can't convince me otherwise.

You can't!

[pdub0702]

Smokescreen

[Peppers90 NC]

Norman will get plenty of PT as we run a nickel set as much as anything else.  Never been excited about Mikel(what he was a pro bowler like 5 years ago? maybe?) and Wharton is off a major injury last year.  Lastly, a depth chart on ESPN is about as relevant as my depth chart on Madden.

 

 

Spazz much OP?

[panthers55]

This defense is considered a highly accountable defense. That means that everyone has a job to do and has  a certain place they must be on every play.  Players must  be where they are supposed to be or breakdowns occur.  This is not a defense you can pick up in a week or two.  The whole reason we are looking so good is because the players finally get it and it took quite a while.  Sure we have upgraded at DT and have most guys healthy which helps, but the reason we struggled last year was due to lapses and guys not being fundamentally sound.

 

Norman is a great physical corner and will find his niche. His issue is whether he will be a good zone defender to go along with his press coverage skills. He needs to be sound in all phases and at this point they like Thomas more.

This can change in a hurry though. 

[Guest]

The only thing that is 100% certain on Sunday is that I will be cracking a beer at 8am in a gravel parking lot whilst firing up the grill and blasting Hall & Oates greatest hits.

that sounds like heaven.

[Cary Kollins]

This little ESPN nugget is off topic, but not quite threadworthy.

 

I give you, the ESPN NFC South standings!!

 

 

 

2013 NFC SOUTH STANDINGS: 

 

Atlanta

 

New Orleans

 

Tampa Bay

 

Carolina

 

 

 

Edit:  the graph doesn't transfer well, see it for yourself at http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/187/josh-thomas-as-starter-for-carolina-panthers-shouldnt-be-a-surprise

 

 

Awesome being in last place without playing a game yet.

 

[Mr Mojo Risin]

The only thing that is 100% certain on Sunday is that I will be cracking a beer at 8am in a gravel parking lot whilst firing up the grill and blasting Hall & Oates greatest hits.

You are one lucky man have a couple for me ill be stuck at work all day

[MHS831]

2 of these players just joined the team.  Learning the playbook takes a few weeks and is not optional

[Mr. Scot]

Wharton is not in 'football shape' yet, per Person.

 

Mikell just got here.  He'll need to acclimate a little (though if Mitchell isn't able to go...)

 

Thomas is a decision, though I have a feeling CBs will rotate some.

[SCP]

You are one lucky man have a couple for me ill be stuck at work all day

If it makes you feel any better, I have to get up at 4am to catch a flight on Monday so I will be done drinking by 1:00 on Sunday.

[Dpantherman]

Yay its football season again...woo!