GDT: Carolina Panthers part 2: Is Darnold good or not?

[Svechhammer]

Imagine how good Cam would be if he gets the usual Patriots protection by refs going forward.

I'm still pissed at the headhunting that the league allowed Denver to get away with in the 2016 season opener after the Super Bowl. That right there was a message sent to the team and players that certain players are just expendable. Cam has never been the same guy after that game.

 

[cptjeff]

Become a Dallas Cowboys fan

*dislike button*

 

[Sens1Canes2]

First and foremost a Cowboys fan...but I would always enjoy watching the Patriots, mostly because of Brady (Michigan fan) but then because they played football so differently than any other team, and so much better.

Alas, I must move on. I dislike Cam Newton a lot.

I must say, the move is at least interesting.

 

[tarheelhockey]

Nearly everything about this team is different, but watching them lose on a failed FB dive feels just like the same old Panthers.

 

[HisIceness]

4th and 1 and you don't give the ball to CMC?

Also the run defense gave up 3 TDs today. That was a big problem last season.

 

[Sens1Canes2]

4th and 1 and you don't give the ball to CMC?

Also the run defense gave up 3 TDs today. That was a big problem last season.

The defense was awful last year WITH Kuechly. Like really bad.
Can’t imagine there’s been any improvement.

 

[Buenos Necas]

Man if I'm the Raiders I would be embarrassed it was that close. The team wasn't great today, but honestly thought they would look a lot worse. If anything I'm encouraged that the staff comprised mainly of college coaches didn't seem in over their heads.

The defense was bad, as was to be expected with the personnel lost, a new staff, rookies starting etc. This will definitely be a developmental year. I'm not a Donte Jackson fan and actually was impressed with how Rasul Douglas and Troy Pride tackled after he left.

The offense was okay. I was pleasantly surprised by how the o-line looked, Teddy was solid, and Anderson was impressive. Not a great game for DJ though. I was surprised McCaffrey was barely targeted in the passing game. It would be nice to split the carries out a bit more for once (especially during a building year) but he's managed to stay healthy for a few years of heavy touches thus far.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

I still need to learn the freaking rules.

 

[HisIceness]

I still need to learn the freaking rules.

Don't worry, the NFL officials don't know shit half the time either. NCAA refs are no better.

 

[Surrounded By Ahos]

Came across this on Twitter and I've probably watched it 15 times

Don't worry, the NFL officials don't know shit half the time either. NCAA refs are no better.

Reminds me of the South Park episode with the replacement refs

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

Don't worry, the NFL officials don't know shit half the time either. NCAA refs are no better.

WAIT I know how to call that. REF-BALL.

 

[Tryamw]

Carolina has the Patriots Tampa Bay right where they want them... Up 7 and unable to stop a piece of paper And Tampa has the ball.

 

[HisIceness]

6 rushing TDs allowed in the first two games. On pace for 48 allowed.

 

[Novacane]

Suck for Lu-awrence

 

[Tryamw]

Suck for Lu-awrence

The Suck part is right..

 

[HisIceness]

Panthers won't out-suck the Jets.

 

[Panthaz89]

Suck for Lu-awrence

What's a QB when we are letting up 30+ every game is he going to tackle the opposing RBs too?

 

[Anton Dubinchuk]

Panthers won't out-suck the Jets.

They don’t necessarily need to. Different conferences and divisions. Jets have two chances for wins against Miami. Carolina is more likely to go winless in division IMO. They can be the better team and still end up with a worse record.

 

[Joe McGrath]

They don’t necessarily need to. Different conferences and divisions. Jets have two chances for wins against Miami. Carolina is more likely to go winless in division IMO. They can be the better team and still end up with a worse record.

The Dolphins are going to skull f*** the Jets. They aren’t a bad team. The Jets are a joke. So are the Giants. They might pick 1 and 2.

 

[CanesUltimate11]

Panthers won't out-suck the Jets.

They might if McCaffrey is out for any length of time.

 

[MrazeksVengeance]

They don’t necessarily need to. Different conferences and divisions. Jets have two chances for wins against Miami. Carolina is more likely to go winless in division IMO. They can be the better team and still end up with a worse record.

FITZMAGIC INTENSIFIES.

 

[Buenos Necas]

They might if McCaffrey is out for any length of time.

And right on queue, he's out at least a couple weeks it would appear.

Things are looking up to get one of the three highly-rated QBs...

 

[HisIceness]

They might if McCaffrey is out for any length of time.

I'm not kidding when I say I will be shocked if the Jets finish better than 1-15. Panthers will somehow luck out at least 2-3 wins and probably another along the way. Giants look like they are going to suck worse as well.

 

[poobags]

And right on queue, he's out at least a couple weeks it would appear.

Things are looking up to get one of the three highly-rated QBs...

Let him sit 50% of the season honestly.

 

[WreckingCrew]

Let him sit 50% of the season honestly.

Yea, we're not winning anything, it's a rebuilding year. Let him heal up 110% and start giving other guys some practice/development with game experience.