Are you a Panthers homer?
by Cyberjag on Jul 28, 2010 8:53 AM EDT
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Admit it, are you? Do you really miss the dark clouds inside all of the silver linings that Training Camp brings? Is your stadium cup always half full? Does your Lamar Lathon Jersey show so many signs of wear that you only bring it out for special occasions?
Are you the kind of homer that just drives people nuts? And if you are, how do you know? How does anyone know if they have a problem?
At CSR, we don't pretend to have all the answers, but if you fit more than five of these statements, then you might be a homer...
You get angry at all of the trade publications that don't rank Williams and Stewart as the #1 and #2 running backs in the league, respectively.
You think that Jimmy Clausen can be the next Joe Montana, and worry that he's stuck behind Matt Moore, who's going to be the next Tom Brady.
When you and your friends discuss shutdown corners, you can't wait to bring Chris Gamble into the conversation.
You still believe Julius Peppers goes all-out on every down.
Even though he's no longer on the team, you think Jake Delhomme can still play QB in this league.
You think that Smitty is all a receiving corps needs to be ranked in the league's top five units.
When the team cuts nine veterans, you think it has more to do with making way for all our young talent than managing the salary cap.
Your opinion of Kevin Greene flips around like a cheap light-switch.
You think Mike Minter deserves a statue.
You look forward to the playoff ticket bill in December when the Panthers have a losing record, because you know it means they haven't been mathematically eliminated yet.
Your spirited defense of John Fox and Marty Hurney has gotten you banned from most of the Panther fan boards, at least the ones you know about.
You think Nick Hayden just hasn't been used right.
You believe that Matt Moore is truly battle-tested, because even if the games he won didn't matter in terms of making the playoffs, they mattered to him.
Your favorite phrase in 2010 is, "We're not rebuilding, We're RELOADING!!!"
You think Rae Carruth would have eventually become a great receiver if it wasn't for his legal troubles.
You get animated when you're discussing whether or not Eric Davis should be in the Hall of Fame. And you're the only person who ever brings the subject up.
You used to argue that Jake Delhomme was better than Peyton Manning, and you were serious.
You think that Jeff Davidson is an innovative offensive mind because he was the assistant Tight Ends coach at New England once.
You got excited about the Shawn Gilbert trade.
One day at work you were discussing how much better the Panthers would be on defense once Kemo returned to anchor the line, and on the very next you were ready with explanations as to why he wasn't a fit for Meeks' scheme.
For years, you went into the season honestly believing Dan Morgan would make it for 16 games.
You think Everette Brown will be the next Dwight Freeny.
You used to use the words "Fast" and "Na'il Diggs" close to each other in the same sentence.
You've been telling your friends that this year is Dwayne Jarrett's year. Really.
You really believe that Al Wallace would have started for most teams, just because you heard an announcer say so once.
You wonder if you need to wear your "Hoover Vest" to training camp, now that he's retired.
You once thought that George Seiffert won those Superbowls because he was a great coach.
And finally, if you're a true homer, then you really think that 2010 is the year that the Panthers finally win the SuperBowl.
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You still believe Julius Peppers goes all-out on every down.
Now that is a homer
"I’m the UFC heavyweight champion and I will be until the day I decide I don’t want to be. And that isn’t anytime soon." - Brock Lesnar
A Chicago homer maybe
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
by southtunnel on Jul 28, 2010 12:02 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Yep, I'm a homer!
And I’m still gonna wear my Jake Delhomer jersey this year. I think that actually makes me more of a cheap skate than a homer…maybe I can get creative with some ducttape…
I just sneaked through.... I agreed with 4
1. You think that Jimmy Clausen can be the next Joe Montana, and worry that he’s stuck behind Matt Moore, who’s going to be the next Tom Brady.
2. Even though he’s no longer on the team, you think Jake Delhomme can still play QB in this league.
3. When the team cuts nine veterans, you think it has more to do with making way for all our young talent than managing the salary cap.
4. Your favorite phrase in 2010 is, “We’re not rebuilding, We’re RELOADING!!!”
Cat Scratch Reader's resident optimist.
by James The Aussie on Jul 28, 2010 9:03 AM EDT reply actions
Those same four got me too...
I am an unashamed homer. There, I admitted it.
"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you." ~ David Foster Wallace
by bwsmith25 on Jul 28, 2010 9:15 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm close
I think Minter deserves a statue.
My favorite phrase is “We’re not rebuilding, we’re RELOADING!!!!”
I think Brown will be the next Freeney.
I’ve told friends this is Jarret’s year.
Ready for 2010 football already!!!
by Flowing Willow on Jul 28, 2010 1:43 PM EDT up reply actions
These are the ones I agree with.
1. Even though he’s no longer on the team, you think Jake Delhomme can still play QB in this league.
2. You believe that Matt Moore is truly battle-tested, because even if the games he won didn’t matter in terms of making the playoffs, they mattered to him.
3. Your favorite phrase in 2010 is, “We’re not rebuilding, We’re RELOADING!!!” (I don’t actually use that phrase, but that’s more or less what I think.)
4. You think Everette Brown will be the next Dwight Freeney.
5. You used to use the words “Fast” and “Na’il Diggs” close to each other in the same sentence.
6. You really believe that Al Wallace would have started for most teams, just because you heard an announcer say so once.
I don’t think I’m an all out homer, but I think I’m more one than a hater. I’m about a 70% homer, maybe. This year is almost too exciting not to be a homer to some extent. Lots of new faces with potential.
stuff 'bout stuff.
Nice list! I got 4 or 5 of those
And could add more:
How about “You think John Fox is a genius!”. Check.
“Big Cat is the best owner in the league”. Check
“The 2010 defense will Top 10 when its all said and done”. Check
“Matt Moore will be a Top 10 QB”. Check
“The Panther offense will be Top 5 in 2010”
i agree with all of those statements
"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you." ~ David Foster Wallace
by bwsmith25 on Jul 28, 2010 9:24 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
If you add yours in, I got 4 from the top list and 4 from yours
So I guess I’m a homer by extension.
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I agree with the Big Cat one,
And while I wouldn’t go as far as to say Fox is a genius, I have a higher opinion of his intelligence than many. :)
Ready for 2010 football already!!!
by Flowing Willow on Jul 28, 2010 1:44 PM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, check.
Ready for 2010 football already!!!
by Flowing Willow on Jul 28, 2010 8:28 PM EDT up reply actions
I argued that Jake was better than Brady.
Definitely a homer.
and certifiable to boot...
"The truth will set you free. But not until it is finished with you." ~ David Foster Wallace
by bwsmith25 on Jul 28, 2010 9:30 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Jakes strength and weakness is one in the same
Jake emotions is both his strength and weakness, when he is positive he can be one of the absolute best QB out there, and the positive attitude he had would generate through the rest of the team………but he lets mistakes get the better of him and his high power emotions that would elevate him on the field also brings him just as far down when he gets negative which would also generate through the team………….he had such a positive attitude at first that when he would make a mistake he would just let it roll off his back, but the last few years, he let those same mistakes guide his decisions on the field…….. I believe he needed to move on, and I hope he does well and gets his positive strength back……………..(and I believe Matt will do much better for us now.) GO PANTHERS
Before the '08 Cards playoff game, I did argue Delhomme was a top 5 QB, better than Romo
and many others of course. Then I had to eat crow… from my own brother no less. Bastard.
Where there’s a will… I want to be in it.
Great job, cyber
This was a fun read. And yes, we are all homers.
"If you ask Jets' CB Darrelle Revis, there is no one who is harder to cover one-on-one than Steve Smith. That has to mean something coming from last year's runner-up for Defensive Player of the Year."
Im a Homer
and proud to admit it. I agree with like 6 of those, including the last one…
"The game of life is a lot like football. You have to tackle your problems, block your fears, and score your points when you get the opportunity." - Lewis Grizzard
I think I'm a bit of a homer. And if I'm a homer...
You guys are all DEFINITELY homers! Well… At least many of you. All the ones that rip into my defense and receiver doubts ;)
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
by southtunnel on Jul 28, 2010 12:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
I think I'm a bit of a homer. And if I'm a homer...
You guys are all DEFINITELY homers! Well… At least many of you. All the ones that rip into my defense and receiver doubts ;)
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
by southtunnel on Jul 28, 2010 12:07 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
Oh and a few of my Panther buddies thought I was a homer for predicting 7 wins!
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
by southtunnel on Jul 28, 2010 12:07 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
- Panther-fan buddies
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
by southtunnel on Jul 28, 2010 12:10 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I'm pretty sure you picked 9 wins on this site, fellow homer.
Where there’s a will… I want to be in it.
Doh! I'm full of typos today
That would be 7 losses and 9 wins.
on behalf of tha dirty south: soul food, carolina blue, southern hospitality, and tha queen city
I try not to be a homer to any of my teams
The only one I really agreed with was #5, the one about Delhomme still being able to play. I just think he had a bad year.
by Ol' Uncle Munnerlyn on Jul 28, 2010 3:04 PM EDT reply actions
Here's one...
You can only talk to Saints, Falcons, and Buc Fans for 2 minutes before wanting to punch them in the face.
Our Team
I think we have the makings of a very good team here, there are going to be moments when we said “WOW, did he just make that play” and then we are going to have those moments when the comentator is going to say " THAT was a rookie mistake " I believe in our team and our coaches even though I have critisized Fox for being too conservative, and I hope Jeff Davidson gets it right this year, if not it’s time for him to go. We needed then and now to be more creative on OFFENSE, we have alot more parts to play with lets see some of it on the field.
My name is Shawn Luke Boyett.
And I am a Panthers homer.
Let me allow that to soak in for a few minutes. Now a little bit more.
My name is Shawn Boyett, and I HATE Tom Brady!
"Once again the trousers of evil are yanked down by the mocking hands of justice!"-Revshawn
(I’m new around here but I’m a Panthers fan since 1996.)
No, I’m definitely not a homer. Some of my other teams that I follow teached me a couple of very brutal lessons in realism. Nevertheless, I agree with two of the statements:
- You think Mike Minter deserves a statue
- For years, you went into the season honestly believing Dan Morgan would make it for 16 games.
A fun list to read through. I almost forgot about Gilbert. Lol
I wasn't a Carolina fan during the Sean Gilbert trade.
I didn’t even know anything about it ’til I read it here. Two first round picks? Dang.
If not for that:
1999: Could’ve had Ricky Williams, Champ Bailey, or Torry Holt.
2000: Could’ve had John Abraham, or Shaun Alexander.
How about that one two punch for the first decade of the new century; Williams and Alexander? Or, they could’ve had Steve Smith and Torry Holt. How about Julius Peppers and John Abraham? Ah, I hate the whole world.
stuff 'bout stuff.
by silver82blade on Jul 29, 2010 6:06 AM EDT up reply actions
Oh yeah, I have to admit to that thing about Morgan.
I even lost a bet with my dad on the subject. :(
Ready for 2010 football already!!!
by Flowing Willow on Jul 29, 2010 1:38 PM EDT up reply actions
I’m 50/50… Peppers played when he wanted to; Eric Davis was burned a lot and bit off on the jink to give up the big play; Minter was a good player but not deserving of a statue; Delhomme had a bad year and I think it’ll only get worse.
Worse?
What’s next, signaling the plays to the other team before each snap? That’s the only way it’ll get worse.
stuff 'bout stuff.
by silver82blade on Jul 29, 2010 11:51 AM EDT up reply actions
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