6. I think the preseason is tough to judge anyway, but the Panthers left me guessing after watching three quarters of their game against Miami.

• Good: DeAngelo Williams had the best run of any NFL back in the preseason (that and $4.14 will buy you a grande hazelnut latte) with his electrifying, 25-yarder in the first quarter.

• Bad: Julius Peppers didn’t get a sniff all night, and though much of that came against a terrific young tackle, Jake Long, it’s the classic example of why no one beat the door down to get Peppers when he was on the market in the offseason. To pay a first-round pick and $16 million a year for a guy who’s going to get you 10 sacks a year … let’s just say there are better ways to spend your salary cap money and draft choices.

• Good: The offensive line looked good, and the first unit kept Jake Delhomme fairly clean against a good rush.

• Good: I like the way Everette Brown rushes the passer. Quick, and stronger than you’d expect from a guy his size.

• Bad: The Panthers fumble too much.

It’s hard to tell what to think of this team, but they’re not alone in that respect in the NFC South. It’s also hard to tell much from preseason games, particularly ones when Delhomme’s two most reliable targets, Steve Smith and Muhsin Muhammad, are on the sidelines in street clothes. It’s going to be tough to get a real handle on the Panthers this summer. Delhomme coming back worries me, as does the run defense.

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Although I have High hopes for him…I’ve been really dissapointed in Charles Godfrey so far. He looks lost and has been out of position several times this preseason. I think Rosario read all the bad reviews he’s been getting and played w/a chip on his shoulder Saturday night. Same thing for James Anderson, he was definately beasting in that game.
I feel bad for Rhyne but I think he lost he job on Sat. If he doesn’t play lights out the next 2 games, he’ll find himself on the waiver wire. I think Pep will be fine come game 1. If JStew’s achilles gives out ( I hope not) Goodson will be a great backup but D-Will will get the rushing crown in most all catagories.
Jake looks pretty good, I’m cautiously opitmistic about him.

I had to go look at that one again, as I had thought Jake Long may not have been the guy Brown beat, it being the 3Q.

But damn, it was.

Very impressive to beat an OT the likes of Long with a speed move! So that’s a sack by Everette in every Panther game he’s suited up for! I’m not so sure that moving Peppers to LDE, and having Brown on the right, might not be our best alignment.

If you must trade a tight end, I’d let King go. He’s very likeable and a great blocker (which is why Foxy won’t trade him) but I’d rather keep the two pass catching threats. What about u guys?