Is a lack of receivers really the problem?

[SauceBoss]

Or is it the lack of time Cam has in the pocket. A few things of note is that Cam lacked in deep balls this year. This was mainly due to the line. Now, when Cam had time against the Niners, he picked them apart and nailed a perfect pass to smith. Now we definitely need a WR, but maybe the focus should be on overhauling the line and not forking out completely for a WR. Not to mention, our line gets absolutely NO push, and isn't great at opening holes. We could have Megatron out there, but if Cam is constantly under pressure and either doesn't have time to throw, or have errand throws,then even Megatron would have a down year. There's so many offseason threads on here asking the same damn questions, but where's this one? For fug sake, we had a third tier defensive tackle starting at right guard for us!

[Toundra]

With Smitty becoming older the answer is YES we need wrS bad! (and OL)

You can compare their stats from the rookie Cam with a younger Smitty to today Cam with an older Smitty.

Give Cam a 24 years old Smitty and the team will be UNSTOPABLE.

 

[carpanfan96]

Generally Cam holds onto the ball longer then most other qbs trying to make something happen because the wr's couldn't get separation. Which has the effect of making the line look worse, while the oline needs to be improved and the team needs a long term LT, it also desperately needs youth and talent at the Wr position.

[SauceBoss]

http://espn.go.com/blog/carolina-panthers/post/_/id/4289/gap-between-seattle-and-carolina-is-secondary

 

I still don't think WR is going to be the answer. IF we go after the caliber of CB or OL that we would a WR, i personally think it would bring those levels up to sustainable. I wouldn't be surprised to see them go with CB in first round either.

[Jackofalltrades]

It's a combination of WR's, protection and Cam sometimes trying to do too much.

[jarhead]

I do not think it is the problem but it is part of the problem. I think our inability to run the ball is mostly to blame.When you can run it opens up our passing game.

 

Having said that we do need a receiver that can get separation and hold on to the ball. 

[jtm]

Outside of Ginn on long routes, our receivers struggle to get separation. Olson is the only "receiver" that can regularly get open and separate. This makes a big difference because Cam always has to fit the ball in a tight window.

Smitty is a stud, but he needs to be in the slot.

[MichaelNewtonII]

Cam won't ever get any time in the pocket when teams are blitzing due to the fact the receivers get no respect from the opposing defense

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[Argus Plexus]

He could do more with what he has if he had ample time in the pocket. On the other hand, if he had better receivers he could do more with the time he has. So to answer your question, yes to both.

[Maverick]

Which comes first the chicken or the egg?

[ItsNotGonnaBeAlright]

Short answer: both.

[jarhead]

Outside of Ginn on long routes, our receivers struggle to get separation. Olson is the only "receiver" that can regularly get open and separate. This makes a big difference because Cam always has to fit the ball in a tight window.

Smitty is a stud, but he needs to be in the slot.

I agree separation is what we are missing in the passing game.

[WOW!!]

Yes!!!

[Scuba Steve]

We have some many needs I do not think they can all be addressed this off season.  I am hoping for a legit WR, so O-line help, and a decent corner.  I am not sure what we will actually end up with.