Cardinals vs. Panthers Game Day Open Thread
by Jaxon on Oct 26, 2008 12:00 PM EDT
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PrintArizona Cardinals at Carolina Panthers, Oct 26, 2008 1:00 PM EDT
It's game day fellow Panther fans and we have another exciting match-up. Up this week is the rejuvenated Arizona Cardinals who bring a 4-2 record and win over the Cowboys two weeks ago. If the Cardinals have one immediate advantage its that they are coming off a bye. The Panthers in turn are coming off a solid victory at home over dvision rival Saints.
Here's my game day musings:
- My sense of dread tells me we are going miss not having C Ryan Kalil and RT Jeff Otah in the game this week. Though their back-ups Geoff Hangartner and Jeremy Bridges are playing well something tells me the Panthers are going to see the fierciest pass rush they've seen season-to-date. I still have Darnell Dockett flashbacks from last seasons game. There's also that Berry guy too.
- I think the Panthers will have some success running the ball. It's going to be the key to taming the pass rush when the game is on the line in the 4th quarter.
- WR Steve smith is going terrorize CB Rod Hood. He cooked him for a TD last season and I bet he gets him again.
- After watching the Cardinals block that punt to beat the Cowboys I've had been worried. The Panthers haven't exactly been stellar with their punt protection this season. Let's hope we don;t give the Cardinals a repeat of that.
- I wonder how effective WR Anquan Boldin will be coming off that vicious hit. Will he be gun shy on going over the middle or going up high? I would be. One shot to the chops in this game and he is on the sidelines I would imagine.
- The Panthers don't have to worry about either of the Cardinal RB's breaking one long but they do need to worry about getting in to many 3rd and shorts. This Hightower kid is a load.
So lets hear from you Panther fans. Don't be a lurker, we want to hear from!
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Real pretty defensive series there
Kurt Warner’s had his face in the dirt plenty already
Did he just overthrow Steve Smith again?
Fortunately, penalty on Arizona
They might be throwing short
to open up the long ball in the 2nd half
Defense
Is doing it’s part. Bend don’t break, other than the short field they had to work with for the TD!
I think we picked up some momentum towards the end of the first half
Keep up the defensive intensity, the running game was going well so maintain that and keep Warner off the field.
My answer
I agree our defense is bending but not breaking. 10-3 is a testimony to that. I would say more pressure on Warner, and while that would be nice, I wouldn’t want to send any extra defenders. so a pick or two would be nice.
Offensive needs ot get smith a few more deep and hopefully that will get the running game going so we can keep the clock on our side.
game changer
I’ve said it before, but these guys have to have a game changer to get back in. They don’t play well if they dont’ have one. And unfortunately I don’t see it happening. knock on wood.
Tampa's losing...
We win this one and they lose we’re back on top!
How about the Tampa game?
19 seconds left, 4th and 3 on the Dallas 18, Tampa ball, down by 4
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