Holding the Line: Panthers Defense Passes First Preseason Test
by Cyberjag on Aug 15, 2011 1:01 PM EDT
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On the Giants first offensive series of the game, they probably left the field feeling pretty good about themselves. Their defense had scored a touchdown, and had just held Carolina to a three-and-out after sacking Clausen on third down.
Manning drew blood with a nice completion to Hakeem Nicks, Ahmad Bradshaw scampered around the right end for 16, and then the defense tested the middle. That was a mistake, as Corvey Irvin met Bradshaw behind the line, resulting in a loss of a yard. Two incomplete passes later, the Giants were punting.
In their next drive, they started out with Ahmad Bradshaw following the right guard for just two yards before he was brought down by Dan Connor and Omar Gaither. The short run set the stage for a Giants three-and-out, as Manning followed the run with an incomplete pass and a "gimme" completion for five yards.
On their next series, New York decided to test the middle. Bradshaw ran straight up the gut for two yards before Connor stuffed him. Then the Giants got a little fancy, with a draw up the middle. This time Corvey Irvin and James Anderson closed the door, allowing three yards and setting the Giants up for their second three-and-out.
The Giants got cute again at the very beginning of the second quarter, sending D. Ware up the middle in another draw, and this one was stuffed by Jordan Senn, allowing just two yards and producing the defense's third consecutive third-and-out.
By this time, you could guess what the Giants were thinking. The Panthers weakest link on defense last season was at the Tackle position. And this year our best FA signing was a DT who went down to injury in the abbreviated Training Camp. So it's no surprise that they planned on attacking our middle.
The surprise was, it not only didn't work, it didn't even show signs that it might work with better execution. Our tackle play was solid, despite starting a pair of third rounders, one a rookie and the other considered by many this past off-season to be a near-bust.
On the Giants' fourth possession Brandon Jacobs finally got their running game in gear with a 16 yard scamper--off the right end. They followed that with a play that sent the 250lb running back into our interior line again, this time off the left guard. And once again, the Giants came up empty as Jacobs was met at the line for no gain.
All in all, the Giants managed just one first down in their next four offensive series. Once the Panthers took out their starters and things got a little more scrimmage-like, they were able to move the ball better, and actually had a few decent drives that didn't yield points.
But when it came as close to counting as a preseason game can, the interior line play was more than solid, it looked like a strength. 
That's all the more impressive when you consider that our starting ends weren't Charles Johnson and Greg Hardy, they were Eric Norwood and Everette Brown, who as much as we may love them aren't known for playing the run well. And our Linebackers were Omar Gaither, Dan Connor, and James Anderson.
Not only did Irvin and rookie Sione Fua get the job done, they looked good doing it. They held the point of attack, ate up blockers, and allowed our linebackers and safeties to run free. Neither had a great stat line, but their play was guaranteed to get accolades in the locker room.
In the preseason, fans routinely get suckered in by certain players who are trying to make the roster, and who end up looking a lot better than they are. Who can forget J Leman last year, flying around the field with that long hair poking out of his helmet, making tackles left and right. Or maybe this year's version, Thomas Williams? Williams could very well break the streak and make this team.
But these guys were getting it done in the first quarter, against a power running team with a Super Bowl winning QB under center. No one's saying that we have some pro-bowlers in the interior. But from early indications, DT may not be the weak link it once was as so far these guys are holding the line quite well.
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Very good summation of the defense, Cyberjag.
Who, as you point out, played very well as a whole.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
agreed!
An exciting offense is always fun to watch but, I love a good defense. Smacking people in the mouth, flying around the field, and just generally being disruptive. It gets me pumped!
by braves&panthers4ever on Aug 15, 2011 1:17 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
The defense was so fun to watch. Love the D that Rivera and McDermott are bringing to the table. Can’t wait to see what it looks like with the full compliment of starters out there.
Proud Member of Cat Scratch Reader and coiner of the (minus Bowers) meme
McDermott looked like one intense MF'er up in the booth, didn't he?
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Yes he did...
I pointed it out in the game thread that he looks like someone that would pick a fight with you just for the hell of it, because he can. I like that about our DC.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
FUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUA
I have a feeling he’ll be next in the long line of crowd cheers that sound like booing.
Good summary Cyberjag
It still sounds like someone’s dry heaving…
We have to figure out a better way to honor the Samoan beast.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
by BW Smith on Aug 15, 2011 1:39 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
LOL
At the dry heaving. It really does.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Yep...
Every time James says or types FUUUUUUUUUA, the first thing that pops in my head is the part on The Goonies where Chunk talks about having the fake bottle of puke.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
by BW Smith on Aug 15, 2011 2:02 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
now wonder he was a bad OC
he was a child actor
"..and we have scott may coming back this season.." bob johnson quote before the start of 07-08 season, when he didnt even know his own players name.
by bobcatsbrendan on Aug 15, 2011 4:05 PM EDT up reply actions
Love it!
That kid is so popular with the Gen X’ers (myself included). I wonder if he rents himself out for a night like the Kardashians or Snooky?
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Hopefully not the same way that Snooki or KK do...
I know I wouldn’t put my money down for it….just sayin’
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
For real.
I would pay to be a part of a ‘Goonies on Broadway’ type event, however.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Absolutely
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
Of all things...he's a freaking attorney now.
Per his Wikipedia page.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
I don't know why
But the whole time I read his wiki page I was laughing almost hysterically.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Glad I wasn't the only one...
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
He was also known for his energy at football games, performing the now-famous Truffle Shuffle on the sidelines to raise applause from the crowd.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
That would be awesome to see.
I think we should convince Fua to do the Truffle Shuffle at BoA.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
And he could work in some of that Samoan tribal warrior stuff at the end.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
The world would explode from the overload of awesomeness if he did that.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
Ironically
I was in Astoria, Oregon for the first time this summer on vacation and got to see the Goonies house. Great little town.
by Panthster on Aug 15, 2011 6:19 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
hahaha!
I’m wearing a goonies shirt right now!
by braves&panthers4ever on Aug 15, 2011 3:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
BTW, BW
Good to have you back, man. I’m not best suited for trying to be the funny one. Love ya mean it.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Thanks...
I’m not really “the funny one” either, but thanks.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
I second that
If our mediocre ramblings, attempted humorous observations and occasionally funny pics bring you even the smallest amount of solace right now then we’re all happy.
by James Dator on Aug 15, 2011 2:03 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks...
And FWIW, they do.
CSR gives me the opportunity to feel normal again, and I really am glad that I can do that.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
Late to the party being out of town right now but 2 things
1. Chanting FUUUUUA at the game Saturday was fun and spread quick. He gave us a couple of good reasons to. McClain was a beast against the 2nd stringers.
2. BWSmith – we missed you dude, CSR threads aren’t the same without you.
by Swamp Panther on Aug 15, 2011 8:06 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I first read Samoan as Semen. I was disturbed.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 15, 2011 2:51 PM EDT up reply actions
LOL
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
a semen beast?!
If that doesn’t terrify an o-line and throw off a qb’s aim nothing will.
by LimeyPanther on Aug 15, 2011 6:26 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Ewwwww
That would make a nasty Girl Scout ice cream flavor…..
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talk about a defensive whitewash
by LimeyPanther on Aug 16, 2011 3:05 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
He'd be the most penetrating defensive tackle we've ever had.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 16, 2011 10:29 AM EDT up reply actions
The d-line looks to be better than we thought,
but the cb position is still a major concern. Manning overthrew his receivers multiple times, they had steps on our dbs quite often. McClain and Burney seem to be decent but we still need a more soiid #2 corner.
by TXPanther on Aug 15, 2011 1:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
The Captain sprained his wrist bitch slapping someone who said he was too short.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 15, 2011 2:53 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Yeah, I'm worried about it as well
Everyone has been giving props to Stanford, but I don’t see it. Both of his big PDs were pass interference in any normal game. Eli had a right to be upset when Stanford stuck his hand up in the receiver’s arms because the ball was still 5 yards out. Also, some pushing that wasn’t called allowed him to get a reach-around PD. He got burned in two plays that the QBs missed their mark on as well.
Here’s to hoping we can bring in Cap and Gamble this week and see what we really have. McClain and Burney also played very well and I’m satisfied with either of them at nickle.
by ppalm on Aug 15, 2011 2:05 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
…allowed him to get a reach-around PD.
That is all.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
At least he had the g—damned courtesy to give him a reach around.
(couldn’t resist a Full Metal Jacket reference)
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
by BW Smith on Aug 15, 2011 2:09 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Its only right. :)
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
+1
This has been a public service announcement.......
by CaptainPanther on Aug 15, 2011 8:04 PM EDT up reply actions
Great write-up Cyberjag.
I was greatly impressed by the defense as a whole, and I can’t wait to see what it looks like when the games count and the starters are all in at once.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
Can't wait to see this young line progress through out the year!
There will undoubtedly be some growing pains, but there’s nothing better to get guys up to speed than trial by fire. Keep up the good work cyberjag.
Great observations Cyberjag...
considering you were drinking beer and looking through watering eyes after the busted nose. :)
j/k
"I may be old but...eh, I forget the rest!"
Giants Fan here just reminding you Panther Fans...
Not to make excuses but the GMen’s offensive line has been revamped with 2 new starters and players now shifting spots. Our new center has only practiced for 8 days before this game. There was one play when no one on my team blocked your defenders. By that alone you could tell how out off sync the GMen are. Not to mention your D-Coordinator has been playing the Giants for the last couple of years and knows us well.
With that said I will give guys credit you have some good prospects and may even make the Playoffs.
by GiantsFanForlife1 on Aug 15, 2011 2:30 PM EDT reply actions
Thanks, GFFL1
I’m sure you guys will be fine. Coughlin will get everything straightened out. Now if somebody would just snipe out DeSean Jackson you guys would be golden.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
by ERL on Aug 15, 2011 2:34 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
we plans on it
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
I will not - lose! -Jay Z-
Definitely good to know
One of the reasons we’re optimistic is that we played you guys without our starting corners (both out), Charles Johnson (#1 pass rusher) as well as Jon Beason and Thomas Davis (starting MLB and LOLB) sitting also.
Of these five players three of them are considered to be our biggest defensive difference makers. The guys we fielded has no business playing as well as they did, but we’re not complaining
True a preseason game is not a true test...
your Giants need to get it together to beat the Cowgirls twice for me this year. : )
"I may be old but...eh, I forget the rest!"
by GooseCreek on Aug 15, 2011 2:35 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
Thanks for the input. FWIW, Rosenfels seems to be a pretty decent backup for you guys. Looks to be decent insure in case something happens to Manning. Good luck to you all dealing with the insane hype the Iggles are going to get.
Proud Member of Cat Scratch Reader and coiner of the (minus Bowers) meme
I kept thinking watching the Game..
Are the Giants not into it or not playing their starters or what… I know its the 1st pre-season game but the Giants looked tired and not into it… at ALL
No kidding
I remember seeing Pierre-Paul play down at USF (I think). The couple games I saw he was a beast. Watched him eat up a double team and blow up the RB in the back field. At the time, I remember thinking that he will be a stud in the NFL.
I kinda like power running football though. It’s iike a bloody violent ballet…
When it was working it was a thing of beauty to me. - Vagus
(Please note that from now on I shall only refer to Cam as "The Newt" and Rivera as "BAMF")
Jerry Richardson: "Bitch slapping the NFL one signing at a time" - MMA_Pitbull
by The Duke Dude on Aug 15, 2011 4:32 PM EDT up reply actions
DE Pierre-Paul Played 2 Years At South Florida
Giants DE Pierre-Paul played 2 seasons at South Florids, but his production slumped in his 2nd season.
by PanthersRoar on Aug 15, 2011 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Giants Fan here
I agree you guys played without a lot of your starters on defence. But when your Offensive line can’t block anyone because they are out of sync nothing else matters. Just ask Jake Cutler out there in Chicago. You need a solid O-Line to make noise in this league. Yes it’s early and I think the G-Men will get it together. Yes we especially look forward to smashing the Cow Girls!…LOL. But right now I we got a major bone to pick with the Eagles. I just hope we can get our issues resolved before then.
As for you guys your Defense looked good and agressive. Your new scheme will help you take advantage of your talent. I think your Defensive front is better then Philly. The only thing they got is the CB’s but they could never stop the run. You guys can stop the run and that is going to take you a long way! Good luck on your season Panther fans.
by GiantsFanForlife1 on Aug 15, 2011 2:49 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I'm not sure
The D-Line is better than Philly’s but they sure looked strong… and Omar Gaither looked way better than he ever did for the eagles.
Its a shame these forums have too many "cheerleaders" and people who get most of their LOL "football knowledge" from the talking heads in the media, and not from individual study. How I wish there were more people with actual football acumen that can forward the conversation and advance the sport...
GFFL1
In case you didn’t know Philly is unstoppable. Heck they are a “Dream Team” . You might as well start planning for next year.
By the way grew up a Giant fan going way back to the glory days of Joe Pisarcik and Scott Bruner. Thank goodness Parcells came along.
I like collard greens.
I wonder if all those playmakers can cover for that bizarre choice of a D-coordinator
I really think that’s going to come bite them in the ass by mid-season.
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This……
This…..
This…..
and This…..
I appreciate that.
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by ALAC on Aug 15, 2011 4:30 PM EDT up reply actions 2 recs
+92
I kinda like power running football though. It’s iike a bloody violent ballet…
When it was working it was a thing of beauty to me. - Vagus
(Please note that from now on I shall only refer to Cam as "The Newt" and Rivera as "BAMF")
Jerry Richardson: "Bitch slapping the NFL one signing at a time" - MMA_Pitbull
by The Duke Dude on Aug 15, 2011 4:33 PM EDT up reply actions
I guess Michael Strahan is the only person on earth that dislikes Brady more than I do.
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"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
Wait...What?
No seriously….what the heck is he doing?
I kinda like power running football though. It’s iike a bloody violent ballet…
When it was working it was a thing of beauty to me. - Vagus
(Please note that from now on I shall only refer to Cam as "The Newt" and Rivera as "BAMF")
Jerry Richardson: "Bitch slapping the NFL one signing at a time" - MMA_Pitbull
by The Duke Dude on Aug 15, 2011 5:00 PM EDT up reply actions
I can only hope for his sake that Everclear is responsible for this video.
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
I knew it was a girly man...
…but girly type dancing? smh
I kinda like power running football though. It’s iike a bloody violent ballet…
When it was working it was a thing of beauty to me. - Vagus
(Please note that from now on I shall only refer to Cam as "The Newt" and Rivera as "BAMF")
Jerry Richardson: "Bitch slapping the NFL one signing at a time" - MMA_Pitbull
by The Duke Dude on Aug 16, 2011 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions
*it = he....then again....maybe not....
I kinda like power running football though. It’s iike a bloody violent ballet…
When it was working it was a thing of beauty to me. - Vagus
(Please note that from now on I shall only refer to Cam as "The Newt" and Rivera as "BAMF")
Jerry Richardson: "Bitch slapping the NFL one signing at a time" - MMA_Pitbull
by The Duke Dude on Aug 16, 2011 8:18 AM EDT up reply actions
LOL at the last pic of brady on his ass
Proud Member of Cat Scratch Reader and coiner of the (minus Bowers) meme
It's a photoshop waiting to happen...
The really important kind of freedom involves attention, and awareness, and discipline, and effort, and being able truly to care about other people and to sacrifice for them, over and over, in myriad petty little unsexy ways, every day. ~David Foster Wallace
we'll pass it along!
Yes, I am a Giants fan. Now that we got that out of the way....
IMPEACH DOLAN!!!!
I will not - lose! -Jay Z-
I for one will be rootin for the G-men to beat up on the Cow Girls.
And I agree with you that the our O-line play was kinda shoddy. Hopefully we can write that off as just playing a really good D-line.
I kinda like power running football though. It’s iike a bloody violent ballet…
When it was working it was a thing of beauty to me. - Vagus
(Please note that from now on I shall only refer to Cam as "The Newt" and Rivera as "BAMF")
Jerry Richardson: "Bitch slapping the NFL one signing at a time" - MMA_Pitbull
by The Duke Dude on Aug 15, 2011 4:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec'd.
I was so proud to see the two positions I was most concerned about, DT and CB, play that well. As long as the defense remains solid, I think we’ll have a major resurgence this season.
First game I go to, I’m bringing a huge ass sign that says “REBUILDING, HELL!”
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by The Kackalack Kid on Aug 15, 2011 3:18 PM EDT reply actions
Welcome back, football!
So exciting to watch football again. It’s pretty cool to see Omar Gaither, a guy I went to Sedgefield Middle and Myers Park High with making some plays. I was happy he made it to the NFL, but damn, it was hard to cheer for him while he was playing for the Eagles, hah!
Need help.
Went to the game and really enjoyed the night. Proud of the way the team played together, and their energy level.
Would like to be able to watch it though on TV or my computer, and wondered if there is a site online that has the games for us to view? Any source to download or rebroadcasting coming up? Hoping someone can help.
I like collard greens.
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https://preseason.nfl.com/nflpl/secure/packages
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
I said "To hell with it"...
…and sprang for this, and I’m liking it so far. Ran an HDMI cable from the computer to muh plasma. Looks great. Not a bad deal, really. For $20, that is. The original $40 price was bullshit.
What we do is what we do.
by WilkesViking on Aug 15, 2011 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions
Nice work.
Yeah, when you break it down, being able to watch any preseason game as much as you want, commercial free, its well worth it.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
It's worth it. I did it and I've watched Saturday's game three times now.
Plus if you get that you can add the game rewind for only 20 or 30 bucks more. It’s normally 50 by itself.
Had Rewind last year.
It totally worth it. I would watch the previous Sunday’s games throughout the week. A couple on Monday, couple on Tuesday, etc. Its great if you like watching all the games…felt a lot more knowledgeable about other teams and their personnel.
"I don't know whatchu came to do...but IIIIIIIIIIIIII came to praise his name, yeyuss!!
~Reverend Brown, Coming to America
NFL Network will be re-airing our game.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
7:00 AM NFL PRESEASON GAME: NYG vs. CAR ‘’2011 NFL Presason Game’’ – New York Giants vs. Carolina Panthers.
This is the next time I see it being aired. It was on yesterday and today @ 1:00pm.
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Very glad JR and Hurney kept Ron Meeks around.
The Secondary looked fairly sharp despite 1&2 not playing.
I officially declare this draft class: The Bojangles Collard Greens Dream Team!
On a related subject...
Do any of you UNC fans know whether Michael McAdoo (DE) is worth looking at in the supplimental draft. At first glance, It doesn’t seem that any of the players eligible are worth the Panthers giving up a pick.
Probably should add that as of now, Tyrell Pryor hasn’t been made eligible. He’s one player that may be worth a pick.
"I may be old but...eh, I forget the rest!"
Late round maybe
He has plenty of talent. I would go as high as a 5th round pick maybe. If he would have been able to play at UNC this year I think he could have been as high as late second round but most likely 3rd or 4th. He doesnt bring much to the table that we dont have up front already.(when healthy).
That’s just my opinion.
by Novar on Aug 15, 2011 6:03 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
Guess that means a NO for the Panthers.
If he’s at that level, he’d probably end up on the practice squad. Also may get claimed by another team before PS which would be the meaningless loss of a pick.
"I may be old but...eh, I forget the rest!"
Nice assessment of the defense. My buddy who’s a Dallas fan noticed Fua immediately. I said yeah, he’s a space eater and his reply was no, he’s a galaxy eater lol. It’s very good to see the defense perform better than expected, especially with all those starters out.
Reporter - "What's this like for you after so many years as an assistant to come into a camp and now this is your camp?"
Coach Rivera - "Sh*t, I'm nervous......I mean, to be a honest with you I am. This is my first opportunity, I want to make sure we get things done right."
I agree the DT's look solid out there.
I hope this continues for the remainder of the season as well. That way we won’t have to spend our 1st round pick on a DT..because from what I heard its a pretty damn weak class in 2012 lol. Cornerback here we come!
by Martin LatinFire Gonzalez on Aug 15, 2011 6:22 PM EDT reply actions
or O-line...
I kinda like power running football though. It’s iike a bloody violent ballet…
When it was working it was a thing of beauty to me. - Vagus
(Please note that from now on I shall only refer to Cam as "The Newt" and Rivera as "BAMF")
Jerry Richardson: "Bitch slapping the NFL one signing at a time" - MMA_Pitbull
by The Duke Dude on Aug 16, 2011 8:22 AM EDT up reply actions
I just watched again...
JC looked a whole lot better in the rain this year than he did on sunny days last year! LMAO
This has been a public service announcement.......
I need to turn this game off!
im just getin too pumped up!
This has been a public service announcement.......
by CaptainPanther on Aug 15, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
Steve Reed:
Good news; 5 starters back – Smith, Davis, Gamble, Munnerlyn and Johnson.
"My last name is Rivera but I ain't related to the coach, wish I was"
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
I'm pyched to see "Big Money" pick up where he left off last season.
And it’ll be great to see TD again since the first time in what seems like forever.
Also, I’m very interested in seeing how Gamble bounces back from a lackluster season.
It’ll be really cool to see the good Captain jamming receivers at the line again.
Furthermore, I can’t wait to watch Cam lead Smitty for a scorching long bomb reception down the field.
Other than that, though: meh…no biggie.
Newton for '11 ROY!
Walker for '11 ROY!
Biyombo for '11 DPOY!
WHY?????
Is Otah out?!?! They said rest, but that was a week ago. And I know he was listed as starting Sat. but I don’t think he played at all.
Knee again i think!
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by CaptainPanther on Aug 15, 2011 6:45 PM EDT up reply actions
That's as good as any guess
I just remember everyone seemed stoked about how good of shape Otah was in when he reported to camp! Apparently that was not true.
it's not a guess... thats what i was hearing
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by CaptainPanther on Aug 15, 2011 6:50 PM EDT up reply actions
Steve Reed:
WR Steve Smith is also back at practice. That didn’t take long. LB Jon Beason and Jeff Otah still out.
HOPEFULLY it’s nothing serious cuz Jordan Gross didn’t look to great out there.
"My last name is Rivera but I ain't related to the coach, wish I was"
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
haha... from Reed:
Promise you all I will ask Rivera about Jeff Otah after practice. He’s still working on the side with trainers.
pheewww...
Steve Reed:
The good news is Smith isn’t getting looked at by the trainers. He seems fine although he’s taken the glove off his left hand.
And Smith catches a pass from Newton. Drama now over.
"My last name is Rivera but I ain't related to the coach, wish I was"
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
OMG Plz don't tell me......
I really hope we haven’t come to hoping our best receiver on our team don’t get hurt every time he practices…. whats gonna happen when some LB Ts-off on him…..broken arm…leg…etc ……. we still need top receiver[young and big] hint 12’ draft……
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he got some staying healthy to do…before im settled on him being our #1 all year long!
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by CaptainPanther on Aug 15, 2011 7:26 PM EDT up reply actions
He pretty much does get hurt almost every year
But so does almost every other receiver in the league really
Here's a nice little Brandon Lafell interview from the panthers website if anyone wants to watch.
"My last name is Rivera but I ain't related to the coach, wish I was"
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
he looks like a SLACKER.....Mcfly!
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by CaptainPanther on Aug 15, 2011 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
BAMF better get on him!
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by CaptainPanther on Aug 15, 2011 7:58 PM EDT up reply actions
here's some good slash(/) kind of bad news...
Cam is having a good practice but the offensive line is struggling to pick up blitzes. When Sean McDermott blitzes, he sends the house.
"My last name is Rivera but I ain't related to the coach, wish I was"
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
This is really exciting to hear about McDermott Blitzes
but something scares me about it.
Drew Brees
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 15, 2011 8:14 PM EDT up reply actions
Great practice for the O-line when you think about it. We have always had problems with picking blitzes up, and one has to wonder if that is because of Fox’s philosophy of rarely using the blitz. You never practice against the offense and the offense only gets time to practice against the blitz DURING the game itself.
Not sure if any of that is true, but it would not surprise me.
Proud Member of Cat Scratch Reader and coiner of the (minus Bowers) meme
Nice...
Cam rolls out and goes 70 yards for a TD, beating the DB to the edge.
"My last name is Rivera but I ain't related to the coach, wish I was"
"Hope for the best plan for the worst"
"They laugh at me because I'm different, I laugh at them because they're all the same"
by Efury on Aug 15, 2011 8:19 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
Nice.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 15, 2011 8:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Rec’d for the memories of Delhomme to Smith deep TD passes. Here’s to a new era of that!
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The ones where the QB just runs the 70 yards.
I don't always fail, but when I do...
I do it awesomely.
by BusyBeingAwesome on Aug 16, 2011 10:30 AM EDT up reply actions
LMAO....too excited just thinking about[smiling from ear to ear]
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by CaptainPanther on Aug 16, 2011 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions
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