Comments on: ’14 Continues to Provide One Dramatic Act After Another for the Panthers

By: my1voice57

my1voice57 — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 02:15:54 +0000

You know I don’t understand Ron Rivera. From my point of view our current problems as a team are multiple. First and foremost, in spite of what Dave Gettleman had to say, the answer at left tackle is obviously not on our roster. Unfortunately, Byron Bell although not alone is not ready for prime-time at left tackle. Cam has been sacked multiple times already over the past four games and in spite of what Ron Rivera says, in this case it is not because Cam is a “runner” because as we’ve seen, this season Cam definitely is not able to run effectively. Secondly, our run game is going nowhere, and why? Can you say ineffective O-Line? A lack of leadership and talent unfortunately. Thirdly, Cam will never be able to get truly healthy and effective because of, Can you say ineffective O-Line? I believe that until the Panthers are able to get their injured franchise QB better protection, they would be doing Cam and ultimately the team a favor to let him rest. Teams are “teeing-off” on Cam partially because they know how vulnerable he is at this time. Fourth, the defense needs to figure out what’s happening with them, particularly regarding their lack of run defense. (And pass). Although I have faith that the defense can get it together and fix the problems. I have stated time and time again that right now if the Panthers plan on playing Cam with the problems in the O-Line then they need to draw up game plans that allow Cam to do quick release passes for short yardage with a more up-tempo offensive scheme. I still have faith in this team but Mr. Gettleman and Ron Rivera need to realize that until they do something drastic to address the O-Line issues, the Panthers will not prevail.

By: undecidedtd

undecidedtd — Thu, 02 Oct 2014 01:14:18 +0000

I’ll try to explain the point I was trying to make on twitter. I think my biggest takeaway as someone who’s followed the team for a short period of time is that Smith was treated like the sacred cow a status which he earned to an extent due to the longevity of his career with the Panthers. That being said, for all the articles I’ve had to read over the years re: Cam’s lack of maturity, leadership, ect I don’t know that I ever saw it pointed out that Smith exhibited similar behavior with the advantage of being a 14 year vet. Nothing about him says “team” player and it’s unfortunate because It’s likely hindered his career and the success of the Panthers. I think after so many years, maybe those in the Carolina’s accepted it as par for the course without realizing how much of an impact his behavior/antics had on the team. He stuck with Carolina through good and bad years and maybe his departure could have been handled better. However, I think his actions over the past few months have shown the person he really is.

Re: the article I linked. My point was that Aj McCarron won more NC’s than any other Alabama QB in history yet his perceived criticism of Nick Saban and the University was the biggest topic of the off season. If Nick Saban doesn’t win his 4th NC this year there will be calls for his retirement and criticism of his 10 million dollar salary. If Gus Malzahn loses to Saban, Auburn fans will question his “gimmick” offense and whether he will ever measure up to the cross state rival. Here, you only get unconditional support when you win. Any other time you’re fair game.