The REAL reason the offense looks lackluster
by elecp on Sep 2, 2010 3:42 PM EDT
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The preseason has left us scratching our heads. The defense has been playing lights out and the offense has been playing as if someone cut the lights out. The easy response is; Fox isn't gonna reveal his hand in preseason format. I've decided I'm going to reveal what I think the game plan is for regular season play. I'm only going this route, because the pieces are all in place and in my opinion, makes for a very prolific offense. Everything begins and ends with the Steve Smith factor. He is game planned for and must be accounted for by defenses, even if the qb had no arms. This takes one man out of the box. The next element is the run game, once again, serious game planning has to be made for the 2 backs. Defenses have stacked the box and still failed to stop the run game or get a push on the Panthers monster o-line. The general idea is, contain those guys you win, but it's nearly impossible to do both. Now add in slot receiver Mike Goodson...yep, I said it. Great hands, moves like Smith and has an extra gear that'll leave db's hyperventilating. Fox has said repeatedly, their second man is on the team, they never directly said they haven't found him...I believe they are looking for number 3...which, hands down is Lafell. Armanti Edwards is a 3 year project replacement for Steve Smith. So, the receiving core is as follows, Smith Wideout 1, Lafell Wideout 2, Goodson slot. The focus for Goodson, will also utilize reverses, dual threat smoke routes, screen passes and check down reciever.
Now to the question "Why has the Offense looked so bad?" Truth? Timing and familiarity. They need the time to find harmony. It's nearly impossible to find harmony with three receivers, when you are expected to target 7 and give everyone their fair share of catches and opportunities. I'm banking on Mike Goodson being a break out player this year. I hear the phrase a la "Reggie Bush" all the time, but Bush has always struck me as an underachiever and a softy. Goodson is a salty beast. The crazy part is, I haven't even mentioned the most overlooked threat on offense, the tight ends. This offense will blow minds this season. If the defense is the real deal they've shown this preseason, our offensive stats are gonna be through the roof for our backs. This is by far, the most complete Panthers team I've ever seen. They may not look it through the first 3 or 4 games of the regular season, 11-5 is the lowest I'll go with their record and I promise you I'm not dreaming. This team will DOMINATE all phases of the game, including special teams. I'm not saying it all hinges on Mike Goodson, but he is a special talent and can not be wasted on the sidelines or buried on the depth chart. If the Panthers believed they could convert a QB to a receiver and punt returner, I have no doubt, they have receiving plans for Mike Goodson. Outside of the draft picks and guys I've already mentioned, the only reason to keep jarrett is depth for risk of injury and living out his contract. He is young and he will have a decent "contract" year, but he will not be resigned and I think he'll end up in Oakland, where receivers go to fade away. His candle hasn't shown to bright, so it'll fade quickly. I give him 2 years in the league before he's playing arena league.
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I think two of the receivers need to do the fusion dance from Dragonball Z.
Dwanti Edwarett!!
stuff 'bout stuff.
I think I'd prefer...
Dwandon Jarfell. Jarrett’s hands, Lafell’s physical blocking and route running…and his ability to actually get open.
Touche.. Gettis has shown the most day to day, game to game improvement of any
of the pack of receivers. Could he be our 2nd great late round steal of the draft? I definitely think so.
Where there’s a will… I want to be in it.
Cautiously Optimistic
I’m just ready to get this season going. For some reason, I buy into this team more than some in the past. Don’t get me wrong. I’ve liked the past teams, but there’s something about this one. Hard working, young, fast. Exciting stuff. Easy to get behind.
11-5 as the lowest possible record? May be a little optimistic, but I love the enthusiasm. Completely agree that the offense will look better once the season starts though.
"I’m not superstitious, but I am a little stitious."
You make a good point about Goodson working int he passing game
He looked good catching the ball out of the backfield
Deep to Dwanti!!!
If I change my mind and say 10-6, I’ll just seem flappable…so if we start the season 0-6, I’m sticking with 11-5
I agree, for now, but they'll shape out just fine
Teams will be punting so much, our rookies will look like seasoned vets by game 4. The thing that makes me comfortable is Jason Baker. With that guy, field position will never be a problem. Someone just needs put a bonding agent on armanti’s gloves.
You might be the first member to create a fanpost on your first day.
I hope Goodson gets on the field that much and the 11-5 record sounds nice. =)
I must defend myself
I’ve never been a Falcons’ fan, though my mom has a picture of me when I was 7 with a Falcons shirt on. Before the panthers came around, I was a skins fan. That thing has me registered, because I tried to post a comment on a falcons blog a while back. I didn’t know what I was doing and I don’t know how to wash the stink off, so now I smell like falcon poo. I’m 100% a hardcore panthers fan. I’ve slogged through the 1-15 season with Chris Stienke. I’ve seen the good and bad. Rae Carruth, Fred Lane, the stripper lesbian cheerleaders…actually, that last part is awesome. I think Steve Buerlein was a beast. Oh, last thing. I wanted to hate the panthers before they officially began. The panthers memorabilia was everywhere and it drove me nuts, because the team didnt even have players…who knew they’d be so easy to love.
by elecp on Sep 2, 2010 7:07 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Shame on you for having a Falcons shirt...
And even more so for being a skins fan! But, hey, if you were a fan through the 1-15 season, through the thick and thin, then you are definitely hardcore man!!
….And who doesn’t revel in our stripper lesbo cheerleaders?!?! Mmmm, just gets me giddy thinkin about it, hah!
Oh dear...
I remember we made temporary Panthers fans out of the DJs at the rock station in Minnesota because of that cheerleader thing. That was funny.
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Good to hear
I respect every team in the NFCS and will cheer them on in the playoffs…except the Falcons. BOO FALCONS
Dude, that was a great post. Keep'em coming. Rec'd (C'mon guys, that deserves the green)
Where there’s a will… I want to be in it.
I've got an answer for ya...
It’s pretty simple. We’re trying to make some backups and scrubs compete so that one might emerge. The fact is that we are dealing with backups and scrubs though. Backups and scrubs who can’t get open. That’s why our offense sucks.
i'm feelin some homerism
even if Fox didn’t want to reveal his hand, our offense should at least get one offensive TD with a basic game plan
I like Fox, but...
His conservative nature drives me nuts sometimes. I agree with the backups and scrubs part. One thing we all know, Fox is as coy as they get. The offense doesn’t look like they’ve been game planning at all. I think they did a little, to protect from blitz schemes. What I took away from last night is digital tv stinks. I spent the first half of the game screwing with the antenna, but I think duke robinson may be worse than my antenna.
Duke Robinson might be cut - or placed on the PS.
He came in out of shape, and looks no better now. Penalties and weak blocking skills does not a roster spot earn.
I agree for the most part
I said 11-5 after the jets and I havent spent a minute worrying about the offense…because we havent seen it… since we we’re last seen running all over the so called best teams in the NFC,and expect we will continue that dominate running game right out of the gate…If we can stay healthy and get better every week we can win it all, I’m a raised in South Philly FORMER EAGLE FAN,I was here from day 1 and have never missed a game.when I left Philly in the early 80’s there was no such thing as Sunday NFL Ticket and had a healthy hatred for Washington already so I lost interest since I couldnt see them on local tv(maybe twice a year)…today I hate all other NFL teams as they are the enemy,screw Julius,I hope he has a career ending injury 1st game…I’m a HOMER for sure but I know if we arent plagued by injuries this team is going to be very good,and maybe soon…Championship chemistry came to town wearing number 52 and has only gotten better with the departure of Peppermint…there are no teams without weaknesses and we are no exception…but no other team in the NFL can say the last time they saw there offense it looked fantastic and rather systematic (thank you Moore/double trouble)now we have a defense who will be better than their opponent most if not every week….who the hell can stop us if we avoid the injuries…………NOBODY WILL!.this is a healthy 12-4 team Panthers Rule!
One thing about using Goodson in the slot.
We’ve heard or seen absolutely nothing about this. You’d think they’d want to try it out so they’re not running it the first time in the game.
Ready for 2010 football already!!!
I hadn't heard or seen anything about the Mountaineer thingy either until it was unveiled on Thursday.
… to give the Giants something to have to spend time on.
Where there’s a will… I want to be in it.
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