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  • J0nnD0ugh
    Hall Of Fame
    • Feb 2003
    • 16602

    #256
    Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

    The news that MisJake has a broken finger was met w/ sadness by the Panther faithful.
    Originally posted by VP Richard M. Nixon
    I always remember that whatever I have done in the past, or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible one way or the other.
    -August 17, 1960
    Thanks, dookies!

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    • fsquid
      Banned
      • Jul 2002
      • 17635

      #257
      Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

      Originally posted by J0nnD0ugh
      Richardson needs to do a Bud Adams & say who he wants to start.
      Richardson is a Jake man, how else do you explain that extension?

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      • J0nnD0ugh
        Hall Of Fame
        • Feb 2003
        • 16602

        #258
        Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

        Originally posted by fsquid
        Richardson is a Jake man, how else do you explain that extension?
        After his heart surgery, he was all doped up & didn't realise what he was doing.


        BTW, Matt Moore is all but assured of starting this week. Do your happy dance!!!!!

        Originally posted by VP Richard M. Nixon
        I always remember that whatever I have done in the past, or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible one way or the other.
        -August 17, 1960
        Thanks, dookies!

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        • stewaat

          #259
          Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

          So....

          The Panthers never have a bad season. They can start out terrible and crawl to mediocre to ruin the chance of John Fox being canned and getting a top tier draft pick.

          Well they don't have a 1st rounder this year anyways...

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          • LingeringRegime
            Hall Of Fame
            • Jun 2007
            • 17089

            #260
            Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

            This just in...

            Bill Cowher has officially decided to coach somewhere in 2010. He is in the process of assembling a coaching staff. Just saw it on Sportscenter. PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE come to Carolina.

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            • J0nnD0ugh
              Hall Of Fame
              • Feb 2003
              • 16602

              #261
              Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

              I read the news. I'm hoping. I just have no faith in Richardson to make a change.
              Originally posted by VP Richard M. Nixon
              I always remember that whatever I have done in the past, or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible one way or the other.
              -August 17, 1960
              Thanks, dookies!

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              • J0nnD0ugh
                Hall Of Fame
                • Feb 2003
                • 16602

                #262
                Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                Hopefully, the Falcons win next week, or the Saints beat Carolina. If ATL finishes tied w/Carolina, Panthers will play Green Bay @ home & the Cowboys/Eagles on the road next season. If Atl finishes ahead, then the Panthers will face Chicago @ home & the Giants on the road.

                The rest of the schedule, sans the NFC South, is Arizona, St.Louis, Baltimore & Cincy @ home. San Fran, Seattle, Cleveland & Pitt on the road.
                Originally posted by VP Richard M. Nixon
                I always remember that whatever I have done in the past, or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible one way or the other.
                -August 17, 1960
                Thanks, dookies!

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                • LingeringRegime
                  Hall Of Fame
                  • Jun 2007
                  • 17089

                  #263
                  Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                  Originally posted by J0nnD0ugh
                  I read the news. I'm hoping. I just have no faith in Richardson to make a change.
                  Especially, if the Panthers beat the Saints next week.

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                  • J0nnD0ugh
                    Hall Of Fame
                    • Feb 2003
                    • 16602

                    #264
                    Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                    Crap.
                    http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/news/story?id=4776316
                    Originally posted by VP Richard M. Nixon
                    I always remember that whatever I have done in the past, or may do in the future, Duke University is responsible one way or the other.
                    -August 17, 1960
                    Thanks, dookies!

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                    • hush
                      Banned
                      • Jan 2010
                      • 24

                      #265
                      Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                      Well, if they won't fire Fox (damn I wanted Cowher so bad), then let us all pray that they get something for Peppers, instead of just letting him walk away. Maybe, just maybe, if we can get a late 1st rounder for him, we can draft a good D-lineman of some sort. I really think we could get good value at several positions in the 2nd and 3rd round this year, maybe a WR, maybe more d-linemen. I just hope Fox doesn't give Delhomme the benefit of the doubt next season. Then I might just kill myself.

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                      • Speedy
                        #Ace
                        • Apr 2008
                        • 16143

                        #266
                        Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                        Moore > Delhomme (by 10x).

                        The ball he threw to Dwayne Jarrett on the TD grab was a thing of beauty.
                        Originally posted by Gibson88
                        Anyone who asked for an ETA is not being Master of their Domain.
                        It's hard though...especially when I got my neighbor playing their franchise across the street...maybe I will occupy myself with Glamore Magazine.

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                        • MaddenBalla
                          Banned
                          • Feb 2010
                          • 354

                          #267
                          Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                          My draft dream was to trade 2nd round pick to the Giants for Osi Umenyiora and then pick up Tony Pike in the later rounds. Half of that dream came true when they did draft him in the 6th round.

                          Jimmy Clausen was chosen and I remember, in my hotel room I did not have ESPN 2 so me and my friend watched the computer screen as the draft dwindled down to Carolina Panthers 16th selection in the 2nd round. Biting my finger nails, trying not to blink my eyes as I awaited for the pick. I was hoping Jimmy Clausen and like that, I got my wish! I did not expect him to be around and we snatched him. Just like the the Notre Dame QB before him, also a #7 - Steve Beuerlein, we have Jimmy Clausen who operated in an NFL system in college, his coach was a offensive coordinater for the New England Patriots Charlie Weis, he will strive with success early on because of the familiarity and decision making that will be brought upon him. To me, he is already prepared and will just need to learn the playbook and practice with his new team mates. The Panthers aren't rebuilding, they are ready to go and all we needed was a QB, another WR (Brandon LaFell), and support for our decaying Defensive Line (Greg Hardy).

                          In the John Fox-era, we were never good at drafting a WR who can stand side-by-side with Steve Smith. Since the departure of Muhsin Muhammad, we tried Keary Colbery who was the most successful of all the WRs we drafted, only did good in his rookie year - after that he was a bust. Drew Carter was Sonic The Hedgehog, able to run deep quickly but he had no hands! Walter Young, 6' 5" red zone threat couldn't run routes properly and was mainly warming up the bench on the sidelines. Jason Carter, Ryne Robinson, and last by not least Dwayne Jarrett who cannot contribute at all to the team. Enter Brandon LaFell, Armanti Edwards, and David Gettis. Brandon LaFell is about 6' 3" 200 lbs, resembles Muhsin Muhammad - can he be the answer? Armanti Edwards, Quarterback/Wide Receiver hybrid, if LaFell doesn't fall through I know Edwards would be the most successful, because he will have use in the Wildcat formation. David Gettis, I have no idea who he is - can he be another Anquan Boldin and come out of no where? It is all wait and see.

                          Defensive Line, the one area that was once our strong point - from 2003-2005 we had the best four-man rushing unit in the league: Mike Rucker, Kris Jenkins, Brentson Buckner, and Julius Peppers. All have departed and now our best defensive lineman was a 1st round draft bust Tyler Brayton. I am hoping to see Everette Brown get some more playing time this season, he did show flashes later on in the season as a pass rusher. Some rookies need time to develop, and I think if Everette ever can develop he can resemble John Abraham. Defensive Tackles are all garbage, I have nothing to say about them. Ever since big Kris Jenkins left, the opposing Offensive Line who faced them did more work to do while they were sleeping. Ma'ake Kemoeatu was sluggish, and a good run stopped but only effective if the runner hits his gap. Damione Lewis was more of a pass rusher type and he couldn't even do that. Nick Hayden, I do not know how he is still on the team. I just hope defensive end Greg Hardy can step in and provide that Cat Sack Defense that we are all accustomed to. Oh, by the way - being that I am a huge Julius Peppers fan, he wasn't a diamond either. Although he was the best, he was not very good. Devastating pass rusher mixed with speed and agility made him a threat against offenses, his weakness was his lack of stamina and inconsistent play. He never would go all out like Jared Allen, Mario Williams, or Jason Taylor in his prime. He became tired very quickly, and was only good for maybe two-three plays before he was drained of energy. Chicago will see his true colors.

                          To our quarterbacks, and a coincidence between Matt Moore, Jimmy Clausen, and QB Coach Rip Sherer. While in Cleveland, Rip Shier was QB Coach when Derek Anderson (Oregon State) and Brady Quinn (Notre Dame) were present. Now, Rip is in the same predictament with Matt Moore (Oregon State) and Jimmy Clausen (Notre Dame). It is good that Rip is familiar with Oregon State and Notre Dame playing styles after previously dealing with Quarterbacks who worked in those systems while attending college. Could that be the reason for Matt Moore's success? The same for Derek Anderson in 2007? Notice how Derek Anderson has declined since Rip Sherer's departure. Jake Delhomme foiled aswell, but Matt Moore picked up on it very quickly and was able to play like a polished pro. Now, enter Jimmy Clausen, who like Brady Quinn is from Notre Dame, coming from Charlie Weis' offense. Rip Sherer already coached a QB from that offense, so whatever he taught Brady Quinn (which was not very much since he departed to Carolina the year after), can be handed down and groomed into Jimmy Clausen.

                          Sorry if I typed a lot, but this is my review of the Panthers 2010 draft and so far I think they did well. We will only know three years from now if they made the right decisions and those players we selected blossom into elite playmakers.

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                          • duckfever8
                            MVP
                            • Oct 2009
                            • 1250

                            #268
                            Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                            Great pick by Carolina with Clausen. While I don't think he'll be the next Matt Ryan, he'll have a steady rookie season. Watch out for Pike backing him up, and Armanti Edwards could do some work in the Wildcat. LaFell might develop into a Mushin Muhammed type reciever, and they could turn Armanti into a great wideout. Great draft for Carolina, I think we could compete for a wildcard next year, and go even further in the near future.
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                            • MaddenBalla
                              Banned
                              • Feb 2010
                              • 354

                              #269
                              Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                              If Brandon LaFell can finally break the trend with rookie WRs that come into Carolina, he can be a valuable asset for us to go far this year. I do not think it is going to take a year to go to the playoffs, Joe Flacco did it, Ben Roethlisberger did it - why not Jimmy Clausen?

                              Panthers are a run-first offense, lead by a duo of 1,000-yard running backs who can carry the team. DeAngelo Williams, a deadly finese back known as Dash who can elude defenders and make plays with his feet and vision. The game plan changes their with Jonathan Stewart, a piledriving power back known as Smash cripples opponents up the gut and can divert to the outside with his freakish speed with his combined speed. 5' 10" 235 lbs, he is basically Stephen Davis with rocket boots.

                              Jimmy Clausen will torching secondaries if he plays like he did in college, his play action passing will be instrumental in his success, because the opposing defense has those two vicious running backs on their mind. Before they know it, Steve Smith will be hit on a smoke route and make a huge play. I expect Brandon LaFell running short, intermediate routes aswell and using his tall frame to catch the ball and to gain the little yards but the home run is when the ball is in Steve Smith's hands. LaFell is going to set up the run game, and if he can block as good as Muhsin Muhammad did, the Panthers will be unstoppable. Our offensive line is Pro Bowl caliber. Jordan Gross, Ryan Kalil, Jeff Otah, Travelle Wharton are Pro Bowl/Above Average lineman. Their weakness last year I believe was Keydrick Vincent, and if Duke Robinson steps in, he will become a monument boost to the line and give the young rookie Jimmy Clausen time in the pocket. Rookies generally do not have the keen awareness of a veteran, but given the team Jimmy can read the defense and make a play. If all goes wrong, just dump it off to the screens where DeAngelo Williams will be waiting as a relief. I hate to sound bias when judging my team, but Carolina will be 11-5 this year and 1st in the NFC South. We swept the Saints back in 2008, almost the same exact team - we can do it again without Jake Delhomme's mistakes. I feel this is our year to go far into the playoffs, saying Super Bowl is pushing it, but Carolina will travel far in the 2010 campaign.

                              I do not care if Jimmy Clausen starts, Matt Moore, Tony Pike or even Hunter Cantwell - aslong as we can win games and not committ turnovers like last year. John Fox is a good coach and if he doesn't have a good season, the Panthers just do not have to resign him. I believe in him to get us back on the road to success. According to history, Carolina loses one year then makes the playoffs the next. It is the next year, lets make the best of it.

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                              • MaddenBalla
                                Banned
                                • Feb 2010
                                • 354

                                #270
                                Re: Official Carolina Panthers thread

                                I am kind of dissapointed not seeing this thread on fire - come on Carolina fans step up! I am the first post since January.

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