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Why aren't we using more multiple (3, 4 & 5) WR sets? I'm hoping that now that we are on the tail end of the season and trying to evaluate our players we'll see Edwards & Pilares on the field i some of these sets (or gimmick plays, both players have backgrounds at other positions)
Is it possible that we aren't using more multiple WR sets because Cam isn't ready for it? It seems to me like Cam usually goes through 2 or 3 reads at most a play. He's doing great but scanning the field (like Rodgers, Brady & Brees do) without locking on to receivers seems like something our rookie could use a little bit of work on.
In a way we already run a 4-wide set for much of the season, in our version we substitute a 3rd and 4th receiver for Jeremy Shockey and Greg Olsen. The reason for this is fairly simple: They're more reliable than Edwards or Pilares in the passing game and give the added benefit of protecting Newton.
Newton is making his progression and going through his reads, but he still needs work looking off the safety and using his peripheral vision to keep an eye on linebackers who are lurking in coverage. This is just a natural part of the development process, but I haven't seen everything that looks to me like a lack of confidence in his abilities from a coaching standpoint.
Should the panthers use Captain as a safety on running downs because Sherrod tackling looks like peewee football? Captain has showed the skills to tackle even causing a fumble. Sherrod can cover but is lacking in other departments. Also what happened to Pugh? General question whats up with the secondary other than Gamble and Godfrey?
The problem with using Munnerlyn that was is that he doesn't have the top end speed to drop back in play action situations. Furthermore by playing him at safety you're asking him to cover and deal with more tight ends, which isn't his forte. Captain is destined to be the perfect nickel back in this defense and do it brilliantly for years to come.
Jordan Pugh is a fringe player right now from time to time, but I don't think he really plays a role long term on this team.
The secondary is pretty abysmal right now with the exception of Gamble. Munnerlyn isn't in his best position, Martin and Godfrey are playing poorly and that has caused a pretty bad situation. Long term perhaps Hogan steps in, but we need to address the secondary through the draft for sure.
Lately Cam has been looking mortal, compared to the stats he was putting up earlier this year. Do you think he's hitting the rookie wall now? I'm guessing he hasn't taken much time off since before the last year of college.
I think something can be said for that for sure. Around this time the college season is winding down and they've played a few cupcakes by now to make the season easier. Ultimately though I think it's just part of the natural rookie progression, he'll have bad games this season... just so happens they came back to back.
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If the draft started today we pick number two!
This has been a public service announcement....... In Cam...we trust!
by CaptainPanther on Nov 23, 2011 10:00 AM EST reply actions
every one need to go vote for thomas keiser for ROW
This has been a public service announcement....... In Cam...we trust!
by CaptainPanther on Nov 23, 2011 10:17 AM EST reply actions 1 recs
Jordan Pugh is a fringe player right now from time to time, but I don’t think he really plays a role long term on this team.
James, I think you meant to classify him as "day to day" or "week to week".
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As much as I love this site...
With all due respect, the typos and lack of editing is atrocious. This place could really step to the next level of professionalism with some proper editing. I’d even be willing to do it myself.
For the work that these guys put in
And the amount of current/accurate information they provide I’ll overlook a typo here and there. To call it atrocious is a bit much.
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by Swamp Panther on Nov 23, 2011 2:27 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
I tell you what...
You set us up with a weekly (hell, even monthly) paycheck where we actually get paid to spend valuable time away from our families after working our 9-5 jobs, and we’ll take care of the “atrocious” editing that you claim exists.
Or…you can appreciate the Editorial Staff for what we do: take time out of our busy lives to provide you with in-depth coverage of the Carolina Panthers at no cost to you, and no financial gain for us.
It’s your choice bro.
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by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 3:00 PM EST up reply actions 5 recs
Gotta love it when people complain that what they get for free isn't up to their standards.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
Exactly.
If you want to complain that we don’t talk enough about the current game, or the previous game, or that we don’t talk enough about statistics, or roster moves, etc.; that’s fine with me. If you have creative suggestions on what we can do to make this site better for everyone (features that we could write, etc.) that’s great.
But, to come on here and call the editing “atrocious” when all of us have day jobs, families, lives, and plenty of other things that are more important than a football blog, and yet we STILL find the time to come here and do this day in, day out, it’s damn insulting and quite pathetic if you want my honest opinion.
This isn’t the Charlotte Observer (thank God). We’re not paid professionals, so it’s to be expected that there will be a typo here or there. I try my damnedest to make sure I don’t make mistakes on the 2 articles per 5 months I write (lol), but even I’m not perfect, and even I make mistakes from time to time.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
by BW Smith on Nov 23, 2011 3:12 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
If you have creative suggestions on what we can do to make this site better for everyone (features that we could write, etc.) that’s great.
I still think having an end of the year CSR awards for commentors piece would be a great way to generate some laughter and bring the CSR community together. Create some funny award categories and some serious ones. IDK, just an idea.
And please note, my post that started this was not intended the way this guy took it… FYI.
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Noted, and will be brought up for consideration.
And I knew your post wasn’t intended the way it was taken…I canz readz zee sarcasm fontz.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
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by boywonderncsu on Nov 23, 2011 10:07 PM EST up reply actions
The editing on this site is well above par.
As much grammar nazi-ing that goes on here i think you should go f…to another site
dont injure'em, just hurt'em really good
Uhh, I meant that as a joke harkening back to Fox’s vague answers on player injuries. Hence the sarcasm font. Was not in anyway criticizing James’ editing. So, not sure why you would think that was what I was doing. No site is perfect, but the guys here at CSR do a helluva job, and if that means putting up with some typos then so be it. They are not paid to do this, so cut them some slack.
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Are you really volunteering, or was it an empty offer?
Truth be told I’d love a second set of eyes to look over my work.
When it’s 12:30 AM after doing what’s tantamount to a 2 hr radio show, checking the email I set up so fans could ask questions, collate the questions and respond to them I probably need a second person to look over what I wrote. Obviously I do it, but there will always be some stuff that slips through because we don’t have a professional copy editor on staff who serves as gatekeeper.
I understood Ivan’s tone as a poke at Foxy, rather than a typo… really the only editing the above statement needs is taking out ‘from time to time’ because it doesn’t make a lot of sense in the context of the sentence.
But we do have a professional copy editor...
What do you think I’m here for? ;-)
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
Other than to collect dues, of course.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
I didn't know you did that...
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Hopefully you guys are well aware
that 99.9% of us here appreciate the work put in to the point that it’s our first source of Panther news. As tomorrow is Thanksgiving I think I can speak for all CSR faithful that we are very thankful for it.
You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'. -Homer Simpson
by Swamp Panther on Nov 23, 2011 6:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
And a big Thank You right back to the CSR community. We all share the same passion, and
We are Family…
So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.
That's because you don't pay. But you will pay if you know what's best.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
Do I have to pay to see the rest of the post?
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i just got a root canal
but ever that won’t stop me from saying something…
BW is a fan (and perhaps previously a student) of Univ South Carolina... we keep our expectations low for gamecocks.

(i hate that picture)
better get 'em now!
by scatterbrain on Nov 23, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
we keep our expectations low of gamecocks
better get 'em now!
by scatterbrain on Nov 23, 2011 8:05 PM EST up reply actions
hmmm
i shou ld probably not post right now. feelng pretty bad
meant no offesne, bW :P
better get 'em now!
by scatterbrain on Nov 23, 2011 8:16 PM EST up reply actions
What is a Feyenoord ol' chap?
You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'. -Homer Simpson
by Swamp Panther on Nov 23, 2011 8:50 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Bamf - "Cam isn't Carolina savior". Really?... Sarcasm!
Panther brethren good morning. Right, so our O-line is getting worse. Gross and Hangartner were getting abused by Suh and other DE on the left. As result Cam got pressure 75% of time he dropped back. I also noticed he played deep in the pocket because of the constant pressure. Kalil is superb as always and rookie Byron Bell played really well in comparison to last week Titans game.
However my concern is that Cam’s going to continue struggle if Gross and Hangartner play the way they played in Detroit. If it wasn’t for Cam’s elusiveness and awareness in the pocket, I think he would have been sacked 5 or 6 times. Can you imagine, we’re still going to play the Texans (YIKES!!!) later on this season and our O-Line is cleary regressing. The picks, the sacks and 3 and Outs will keep coming, if Bamf and Chud don’t improve the O-line a bit more. Man I hope Shockey comes back this week and Olsen plays TE/WR a bit more frequently. Because Lafell is proving to be unreliable aswell on critical drives. He doesn’t seen to be a bonafide every down WR. Now I see why we may need our own AJ Green. But I think we may hold off a #2 WR for D players in the draft.
And man I wish Hurney and Bamf picked up Cullen Jenkins and Babin. I also think we need another two 6’5 or 6’6, 280 lbs explosive DE’s to rotate with “Money” Johnson and Kraken in next years free agency. I also watched the Eagles-Giants game and man that Eagles Washburn 9 (Wide 9) defense (despite some early teething problems) against the Giants was one the best defensive performances I’ve seen in a while bar the 49ers and Texans defenses. Sigh….. But a guy can dream I guess.
by SimmerDownNow on Nov 23, 2011 11:11 AM EST via mobile reply actions
I disagree with Lafell. He always fights for the ball, fights for more yardage and makes the big plays. Against the Vikes it was Lafell who went clutch and caught that pass when it was 4-13, I definitely see Lafell as our future no 1. As I’ve said before he has given me a lot more reasons why he is legit as opposed as to why he’s not.
by PantherTrain on Nov 23, 2011 11:51 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
I can't see him going from fourth to first.
We have Smith, Nannee, Gettis and Lafell. I think Gettis was ahead of Lafell until he went on IR. Lafell may pass him by for now since he has an extra year of practice but I don’t think that is going to last very long once Gettis is back if he is as good as he was before the injury. Granted we are also getting rid of Nannee, (the nanny) most likely after this season, so that would make it Smith, Lafell, Gettis. Until Gettis gets his legs back, then I think he easily passes Lafell. Remember Gettis had that amazing studder step, or hesitation, whatever it’s called, that would break defensers ankles trying to follow him. Combine that move with his speed, and we have an open Gettis deep.
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
So why advocate going WR with the first pick, especially with so many glaring holes on defence?
by rassling on Nov 23, 2011 11:58 AM EST via mobile up reply actions
Exactly. We can get another WR in free agency for now and focus on D in the draft. Just imagine if we can get our D to the level of the 49ers. Now before any of call me crazy, remember Bamf was the 2010 D Coordinatorof the No 1 ranked San Diego defense. So having a Top 10 defense in 2-3 years is not beyond realm of possibility. Although I don’t like McDermot calling the defensive plays. Can somebody tell me why Bamf and Hurney hired McDermot again?
I just don’t like him as a coach. His defenses are not very good. At the Eagles his defense I believe, gave up the most touchdowns than any other team in 2010. YIKES! No wonder they ran him outta Philly and why our make D is so pathetic. Surely there’s a correlation with his reputation and body of work in Philly and our seemingly terrible 29th ranked defense, injuries considered. Correct me if I’m wrong.
by SimmerDownNow on Nov 23, 2011 12:49 PM EST up reply actions
I think you are right
About MickeyD but his defense looked decent in the first half. Maybe with Rivera aid he will improve. I am trying, sometimes unsuccessfully to give them until mid-next season before being to hard on them. They really didn’t get a great team and have been devastated by injury.
As far as our Oline, the Lions have one of the premiere pass rushing lines in the NFL. In the first half Cam/chud kept them in check with quick passes and the use of of the running game. The second half looked like a whole different team. Cam kept holding onto the ball to long and threw (inaccurately) deep on way to many plays. You can’t expect the Oline to protect Cam that long against that kind of defense. I have no clue why that happened. Why come out with a winning game plan and then abandon it when you are winning?
by Panthster on Nov 23, 2011 1:17 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
NFL.com had the 2010 Eagle Defense listed as 4th overall.
This defense is decimated with injuries and sadly our best DT was a journeyman in Ron Edwards, also injured. If after these players return next year + whatever we get in the draft our defense still looks like hot garbage then I’ll have my doubt about McDermott.
You tried your best and you failed miserably. The lesson is 'never try'. -Homer Simpson
by Swamp Panther on Nov 23, 2011 1:21 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Because Lafell is proving to be unreliable aswell on critical drives.
You can’t be serious about this remark. He has made sevaral huge catches this year.
by carolinapillpusher on Nov 23, 2011 1:42 PM EST up reply actions
Yeah but here’s the thing. I know that everybody so high on Lafell on replacing Nanee as #2 WR alongside Smitty. I like him as player aswell for his clutchness if you like. But there’s a reason Bamf and Chud aren’t putting him in there to compete for the #2 spot. Here’s food for thought. The Panthers are now 2-8 right? So making the play-offs are about as remote as Philip Rivers not finishing a game with atleast 2 costly picks. Lol. And still for someone unknown reason Lafell is not getting a chance to start and play 60 minutes. Taking into consideration the few clutch plays on 2nd and 3rd downs in some of the past games. Bamf and Chud are probably not seeing enough from Lafell to make him the #2 guy. We’re 2-8 and as I said before that if they were gonna give Lafell a chance to play a full 60 minute game, I’m pretty sure they would’ve done it already.
Sadly I think we as fans may need to accept that maybe just maybe, Lafell won’t be a legitimate #2 WR in this Panthers offensive system. That’s just my take.
by SimmerDownNow on Nov 23, 2011 4:54 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Or maybe they want Nanee there to keep teaching the team the offensive system because they’re still adapting to it.
by SlayerGhaleon on Nov 23, 2011 5:26 PM EST up reply actions
Cam Is Feeling He Has To Win Games By Himself, Scoring On Every Time They Get The Ball
Thanks to the Panthers poor defense, Cam is putting too much pressure on himself, to carry the team on his back. He’s trying to do more than he can, starting to try and squeez passes into smaller windows, because he feels he has to to win.
It’s a shame the draft is very week for safties.
I kinda like Ray Ray Armstrong.
Some Drafts have him in the 2nd. Armstrong is pretty physical and can make tackles in space. Unfortunately, I think we have bigger needs than Safety in the 2nd round.
"My mom used to always say, If your hungry, go eat. If you can't breath, breath. I wanna win, so if I don't win, I'm going to pitch a fit." -Cam Newton
by Son of a Newton on Nov 23, 2011 11:44 AM EST up reply actions
I think we bench Sherod...
And start Pugh for the next few games. Pugh looks decent as a safety, but weak as a corner. Hell, maybe we should put Sherod in at corner. He actually plays and runs more like a corner anyway. He is good at interceptions, usually. Didn’t Sherod play corner some in college?
If we can’t work out the Sherod situation thru Pugh or somebody in FA, I think safety is a major issue for us that has to be addressed in round 1 or 2 for Rivera/MickieD’s defense to work.
by Panthster on Nov 23, 2011 1:28 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
Good point PanthersRoar
I think the same – Cam is just trying to win the game by himself. But unless he suits up as a shutdown corner, a safety that can tackle, an all-pro linebacker or a quality defensive tackle – it’s not going to happen.
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by boywonderncsu on Nov 23, 2011 10:13 PM EST up reply actions
Panthersroar
You hit it right on the money. these guys feel like they have to score every time they step on the field. that is a hell of a lot of pressure to put on a rookie qb with no offseason. You have to admit, this guy is doings things that no rookie has ever done in history of game,
. just sit back and enjoy the ride, coach will fix defense starting with draft.
Can Roger Goodell be impeached? This dude is power hungry and is doing his best to ruin the game
Side Note he fined Captain Munnerlyn $5,000 dollars for having too much Blue in his shoes on Sunday….Really?
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Saving The Environment One Green Comment at a Time
'We got to learn to stick in the knife and turn it - Ron Rivera aka BAMF
Could be worse...
Earl Bennett was told if he wore orange shoes in Chicago’s next game he would be forced out of the game until he changed his shoes.
I didn’t know the NFL became “What Not to Wear” this season.
The truth will set you free, but not until it is finished with you. ~David Foster Wallace
I may not always be right, but even a blind nut finds a squirrel every once in a while.
I guess color of their shoes is protecting the players saftey too…This commish sucks
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Saving The Environment One Green Comment at a Time
'We got to learn to stick in the knife and turn it - Ron Rivera aka BAMF
I’m surprised the Players Union isn’t barking about this… unless the new CBA allows the NFL to do this.
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NFL has the right to protect their franchise. This includes what can or cannot be worn. Enforcing uniformity is part of ensuring that players are not eroding the standard established by the league.
I think the NFL may take this to the extreme sometimes but I personally am glad you don’t see NASCAR style decals/patches on display due to team or player sponsorships.
"I may be old but...eh, I forget the rest!"
They were always able to do this, at least as far back as the prior CBA...
why they are in such a tizzy about it this season is beyond me though
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Peyton Manning was not allowed to wear high tops to honor Johnny U. I think that was Tagliabu. This isn't new.
So much to be done, and so few people willing to do it for me.
do what now?
Are you serious? Munnerlyn got fined because he had too much blue on his shoes – for a team that has electric blue in our colors?
Rabble Rabble Rabble!
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by boywonderncsu on Nov 23, 2011 10:15 PM EST up reply actions
Off topic but....
Kyle Orton is a Chief now
by rscott94 on Nov 23, 2011 4:37 PM EST via mobile reply actions
I forgot about them at first, but that actually makes perfect sense...
despite their loss to NE, they are still very much in playoff contention in the AFC west, so why not?
Nobody fucks with the Jesus! -Big Lebowski
What do you all think about the Bronco's dropping Orton?
Do you think it is like the Broncos front office way stopping Fox from playing him as soon as Tebow screws up?
STICK THE KNIFE IN AND TURN IT!!!!!
he'd have to do a few screw-ups
and after what i’ve seen from Tebow, i have faith he won’t allow himself to mess up that many times. he seems like a smart guy. i’ve turned, i think he could lead them to the play-offs, but will not go far without developing his throw
better get 'em now!
by scatterbrain on Nov 23, 2011 8:09 PM EST up reply actions
honestly, this article doesn't even have many typos
talk about fishing in a puddle for sharks…
better get 'em now!
Cam's Study Habit's.
Hey guys im a panther fan from mississippi and as such i dont get to be around the team and watch practices. M question is does Cam have good practice habit’s; ie; Is he the first in the building and the last out? I would appreciate any help, thanx.

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