The more Rivera talks, the more I worry

[AceBoogie]

The Panthers held a 7-3 halftime lead over Seattle and seemed determined to cling to it in the second half. Instead of attacking, offensive coordinator Mike Shula grew increasingly conservative. It doesn't seem fair: While the San Francisco 49ers talented passer, Colin Kaepernick, plays for an ultra-creative coordinator in Greg Roman, Cam is stuck in a ball-control approach that feels shot out of 1962.

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[CRA]

The Panthers held a 7-3 halftime lead over Seattle and seemed determined to cling to it in the second half. Instead of attacking, offensive coordinator Mike Shula grew increasingly conservative. It doesn't seem fair: While the San Francisco 49ers talented passer, Colin Kaepernick, plays for an ultra-creative coordinator in Greg Roman, Cam is stuck in a ball-control approach that feels shot out of 1962.

From NFL.com

In fairness...the guy who wrote that article....I would be willing to wager didn't watch the 3 drives he essentially is building his entire article about.

We passed on 5 of our 8 first down attempts of the 2nd half. Didn't have a single 3 and out and one of the drives would have been a game leading drive if not for Williams.

[AceBoogie]

In fairness...the guy who wrote that article....I would be willing to wager didn't watch the 3 drives he essentially is building his entire article about.

The part I agree with is that we haven't found a way to maximize Cam's potential. The panthers aren't getting the best Cam Newton they can.

[CRA]

The part I agree with is that we haven't found a way to maximize Cam's potential. The panthers aren't getting the best Cam Newton they can.

Seattle's secondary and super quick sideline to sideline D.....IMO had more to do with it than our OC.

One game...Carolina has been the most explosive O in the NFL over the last 2 seasons for 1 reason. Cam. Not sure how a Seattle game suddenly voids everything we know.....when they did the same last year to us

[CRA]

When it is time to start acting like Debbie Downers....I will let you guys know. I got dat.

It ain't time for that. The standard Cam O will be on display. The D is what we should be worried about this week.

[carolina-chuck]

but for whatever reason, our defense was out there damn much.

[Archimedes]

Chip Kelly's offense may very well be a gimmick that regresses as the season goes along, but that's not the point of the question asked.  Rivera was asked about pace.

 

By adding more plays to the game, all other things being the same, you would expect randomness to decrease in the outcome.  For example, if the Jaguars played the 49ers in a 15 minute football game, they would have a far better chance of upsetting them, than if they played a 120 minute football game.

 

If you believe you are the better team, it's in your best interest to increase the number of plays in the game.  It gives you the best chance to win.  If you believe you aren't you want to "control the clock" (ie...run less plays and in effect shorten the game). 

 

I wouldn't expect the coach who cant figure out why a 50 yard FG attempt at half is better than throwing a hail mary out of the endzone, or who has zero understanding of risk/reward value of down and distance on 4th downs, to grasp something like this.

[Qu1million]

It's hard to manage any game with lack of talent...this is the best year talent wise that we have in a while

[CRA]

It's hard to manage any game with lack of talent...this is the best year talent wise that we have in a while

Offensively it is likely the worst RR has had IMO

[Qu1million]

Offensively it is likely the worst RR has had IMO

I agree only with Oline...everything else is better or the same beside that I only miss Gamble and maybe shockeys attitude

[CRA]

I agree only with Oline...everything else is better or the same beside that I only miss Gamble and maybe shockeys attitude

OL is worse and that is the most important aspect of an offense.

RB situation is worse. 2011 with a healthy Stewart IMO was better...

As far as WR. Meh...I think I'd take a one or two year younger version of Smith over whatever our #3 WR is bringing.

[Former Bill On Vacation]

The part I agree with is that we haven't found a way to maximize Cam's potential. The panthers aren't getting the best Cam Newton they can.

 

 

I said that yesterday in a post - why your coaches have him on such a short leash is fuggin nuts.

[Jackofalltrades]

I really like that Rivera deferred to Chud and didn't get in his way. I don't want another Fox who wants to keep the O under his thumb. Elway eliminated that in Denver.

Chud just went stupid with it. Rivera needs to have input, but not free reign over the offense. What's the point of having coaches you don't trust?

[Jackofalltrades]

I said that yesterday in a post - why your coaches have him on such a short leash is fuggin nuts.

He hasn't been on a leash at all the last two seasons- we're trying to be smarter and less gimmicky.