Chasing the Dream

by Revshawn on Nov 19, 2008 1:49 PM EST

The Panthers are 8-2, and that dream to be Super Bowl Champions don't seem as much of a dream as it is a goal. We're 3^rd in the league standings as the only 8-2 team, and 1^st in the division title race.

The only team that has been 8-2 in our history was the Super Bowl Contenders of 2003. If we were to follow completely in the steps of our ancestors, we would lose the next 3 games and hit another 3 game winning streak on our way to the playoffs and eventually the Super Bowl.

There is no denying how important this next game is. It's probably the biggest game we have played all year. It's week 11 and the playoff race is beginning to take shape. We win this game and we put the Atlanta Falcons out of the division title race and leave them scratching for a wildcard. We lose this game and the Falcons are right back in the thick of things and the division is heavily contested between the Bucs, the Falcons, and the Panthers.

But it's more than that.

This game is about separating us from the teams of the past. It's about proving to everyone that we're too good to be left under the radar. It's about showing the fans once again that Jake Delhomme is a Quarterback you can rely on when the chips are down. It's about showing off our running game that will surely be there for years to come. It's about watching Julius Peppers get moved around the defensive line to those "OMGWTF?" matchups so that their QB can throw a interception to a outstanding secondary led by Jon Beason.

Most importantly, it's about showing that we deserve the Lombardi Trophy more than anyone else.

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Jake

…will need to be sharp against Atlanta. Anyone else hear the boos after the 2nd – 3 and out against Detroit??? I kinda felt bad for the man. Kinda disappointed in the fans as well.

by Davejinxer on Nov 19, 2008 4:07 PM EST reply actions

heard the announcers talk about it. but that’s all. But i agree, felt bad for jake and was disappointed as well.

by LittleKing on Nov 19, 2008 5:09 PM EST up reply actions

I think the big deal was...

That it was a weak team and people were thinking about that alone. Jake still had a decent day, 10 out of 19 completed and one TD. They had their safeties in zone defense to help out in pass defence, but Williams was too quick for them. By the time they recognized it was a run play and rushed in to help, Williams was blowing right by them.

I’m not too worried about Atlanta. We should have a good game if we can pound the ball.

"Once again the trowsers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn

by Revshawn on Nov 19, 2008 6:11 PM EST up reply actions

jake

I think saying Jake had a decent day is a stretch. He had about 100 yards passing. He has to play better to beat Atlanta. We gave up 22 points to Detroit. We might give up more than that to Atlanta if we can’t convert 3rd and long.

I do agree, though, that if we can pound the ball against these guys, we’ll still get a win. If Jake plays well, and we can pound the ball, we can win by two TDs. And I would really like to see another blowout win before the Giants game just to make me feel better.

by usana_gaines on Nov 20, 2008 1:33 AM EST reply actions