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Foxhole, "Answering" some of the questions we've all had.

I found this Foxhole to be a bit more interesting than most. We typically get the same questions with very similar questions, however this one caught my eye as being a bit more precise as to what we've actually been discussing around here.

Oh, and by "answering" I do mean a coach doing what a coach does, addressing questions without giving way too much information.

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On injuries: Out: Jordan Gross - ankle. Did not participate: Charles Godfrey - ankle, Brad Hoover - ankle, Charles Johnson - pectoral, and Jonathan Stewart - Achilles. Limited participation: Damione Lewis - shoulder.

On signing wide receiver Charly Martin from the practice squad: He's a guy that's been working real hard. He's out here practicing every day. He's definitely caught the coaches' eyes as far as what he's done on the practice field working against our first-unit defense. He's a bigger guy that could help in the kicking game as well as at receiver.

On preparing for a game on a short week: It's a quick turnaround. This is the first time we've ever done this. We turned down the tempo of practice some to get the guys refreshed and still try to get our work done. I thought guys moved around really well today and seemed pretty into it. They looked good today, and, hopefully, we can cram two days work in tomorrow. I thought today we handled it well.

On the challenges of playing on a short week: One thing about this league is they've got the same schedule. If they had four extra days rest, I'd be a little more nervous. Both teams have to operate under it. To try to refresh guys the best you can and still get your work in - it's a fine line. Time will tell.

On having a limited amount of time to get ready for the Dolphins' Wildcat offense: We've been preparing for it all season. We played them in the preseason. That wasn't even ridiculously close to how we'll play them this time. I think we've got a good plan, and we'll see how well we execute it. But this wouldn't be the first week we've practiced it.

On the development of guard Mackenzy Bernadeau: He was here all year last year. I thought he was a fine, young prospect. The offensive line is a little bit like quarterback in that it takes a little bit of time to get used to all of the calls and schemes. He's been our lineman in waiting so to speak all season long and he would have been our first guy in on any injury. Unfortunately, we did have that injury, so he steps in. He's a guy we feel good about, and I know he's excited about playing this week.

On Bernadeau going from a small school (Bentley College) to starting in the NFL: I had a guy (Carlton Haselrig) similar like that when we were in Pittsburgh. He didn't play college football; he was a wrestler that developed. He's (Bernadeau's) got good leverage; he's a good athlete; and he's a smart guy. Those are three good combinations. Our staff has done a good job with him, and he's done a good job of picking everything up and doing it at a high level.

On Dolphins quarterback Chad Henne: He's athletic. He's big and strong. He does have a good arm. He's a young quarterback. Just like any quarterback in this league, you've got to be ready to play, and he's shown some good moments on tape. Hopefully, we'll be able to execute.


I find Charly Martin to be an interesting sign. Perhaps I am reading too much into what could have been a simple decision but I find it reassuring that they didn't feel the need to sign another tackle but instead are confident enough in their back-ups.

I also enjoy contemplating the idea that we are realizing our need for another WR. Of course, I don't expect a PS addition to see much, or any, playing time, much less make an impact, but who knows? Anything can happen in the NFL.

I really think we're going to be able to contain Miami, even on this short week. Especially when given consideration that they have got to contain Williams and Stewart, meanwhile we must simply contain another Williams and the Wildcat.

I hope Peppers is able to play more so than he did against Atlanta, though I doubt it if his hand is truly broken.

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I'm interested to see what they do with Martin himself.

He was incredibly productive at a small school, and was impressing as a receiver in SD’s camp, but they had a lot of vets ahead of him.

And why would Beason have said Peppers’ hand is broken if it isn’t?

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 18, 2009 12:50 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Also...

I’ll be interested to see how we come out in two weeks against the Jets. They play on Sunday, so we will have the several days extra rest that Fox mentioned above. We certainly have improved our play since the bye, so maybe that will be another chance to tighten things up going down the stretch.

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 18, 2009 12:55 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Could be he gets some time in the game

(from the Panthers’ website):

“The West Texas A&M product and Farmington, N.M. native was the leading pass-catcher in Division II last year, amassing 95 receptions for 1,867 yards and 22 touchdowns. That tally included a Division II-postseason record 343-yard day against Abilene Christian.

In his summer stint with San Diego, Martin grabbed seven passes for 88 yards and returned three kickoffs for a 24.0-yard average."

by bigdavis on Nov 18, 2009 2:54 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt he'll be returning kicks...

But he could well be covering them, and he could be another option as a receiver if they’re that unhappy with Moore and Jarrett. Given that they called him up to the 53, I wouldn’t be shocked to see him getting a jersey over Kenny by the end of the year.

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 18, 2009 4:18 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

And to that end...

It’s interesting to see that he’s listed as the third-stringer at the Z receiver spot behind Smith and Moore rather than the X behind Moose and Jarrett. It’s also interesting to note that Connor didn’t get moved to either of the #2 slots at OLB following Davis’ injury.. Smith-Connor-Anderson are now the second string.

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 18, 2009 4:21 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

kicks

you never know who they will put back there…didn’t you see Sutton back there vs ATL?

by ERL on Nov 18, 2009 10:12 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Yes, but that's because he was too valuable on offense as an emergency fullback to sit down.

Martin hasn’t established that kind of value. And it’s not like Sutton had never done it before. He was discussed as a KR option from the first day he got here.

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 18, 2009 11:36 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

There are a million and one reasons both why he would have or would not have. I don’t plan to examine his remarks to the point of knowing his reason behind it. I was simply referring to the lack of official acknowledgement.

People speculate on what comes next, in the afterlife. I just hope they serve collards.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 18, 2009 11:59 AM EST up reply actions   0 recs

That's about competitive advantage.

If he says it’s just “sore,” they’re not going to go after it like they would if it were broken.

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 18, 2009 2:55 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

The comment about Martin against

first string defense is very interesting. If the passing game is working well, I have to wonder about how Hunter Cantwell is doing. I am still hoping that Cantwell steps up and shows that he is ready next year.

by pieterzen on Nov 19, 2009 11:31 AM EST reply actions   0 recs

Cantwell’s still 2-3 more years away, if ever, I think. Though I was enamoured with his preseason play.

Cat Scratch Reader's resident optimist.

by James The Aussie on Nov 19, 2009 12:53 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

Glad to know I wasn't alone haha

People speculate on what comes next, in the afterlife. I just hope they serve collards.

by D-Ranged1 on Nov 19, 2009 1:14 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I wish we had gotten him that win against the Giants.

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 19, 2009 5:00 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

I doubt Cantwell is getting a ton of those looks.

Don’t your 2s and 3s usually get most of the snaps in practice, even for the scout team?

Remember when the Panthers had a good offensive line? Yeah, me too.
--Darin Gantt

by MichaelProcton on Nov 19, 2009 4:59 PM EST up reply actions   0 recs

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