Comments on: 5 NFL teams that could surprise

By: John

John — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:54:25 +0000

PS to the above post – For Ely Manning, I heard a stat today that he has averaged about a 60% completion rate over the last 4 years. That’s data around which anyone with a spreadsheet should be able to game plan. (I’d still rather have his brother in a Panther’s uniform, though.)

By: John

John — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:36:25 +0000

I’m not sold on Delhomme, but, unless you New England or the Colts (and I guess you have to throw in the Giants) who is? The bar has been set so high as it relates to fans expectations of the QB by Manning (the Colts version) and Brady, that about anyone would pale in comparison. In the end, just like any other team, I think Jake will do fine provided our O line and our running game can produce this year. If we can rely on the running game to gain the 3 or 4 yards on 1st or 2nd down like in the 2003 season (yes, it’s a Panther’s fan recalling the glory year), then Jake will do fine. Injured or not, he’s not the guy to consistently take the game on his shoulders to make up for an anemic running game. I’m hopeful that resigning Musin that we can provide enough veteran leadership to get our younger receivers into the game mentally. Still, for the Fox Panthers, no running game = average year. The conservative Fox is all in this year, though. 2 1st round draft picks towards the running game with no first rounder next year speaks to the desparate state that he and the GM are in. If it pays off, he’s in for the next few years. if not, then look for a coaching/GM change for the 2009 season.

By: Anthony Stalter

Anthony Stalter — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 20:59:40 +0000

Welcome to SR, Chet. What are your thoughts on Jake Delhomme coming off an injury-plagued season? Does he bounce back and if he doesn’t, do the Panthers start looking for other options at QB next year? I think so given Delhomme’s age.

By: Carolina Chet

Carolina Chet — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 16:15:18 +0000

Keep this in mind… Yasinskas is a former writer from here in Charlotte. He’ll probably always rate the Panthers high. However, I would agree with his comments more this year than in any of the past two. But it all hinges on whether all the changes they made in the off season are a success. But isn’t that true for everyone? The biggest things to watch on the Panthers are the O and D lines with the receivers and running backs a close second. If the D-Line picks up, we should be pretty stout on D this year. If the O-Line improves, we’ll be able to control the ball on most everyone. The only big question for me is special teams. Ever since the superbowl year, we’ve gotten steadily worse there. And it has hurt us.

By: Da Bear

Da Bear — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:04:19 +0000

Wow, no mention of the Bears???? Rex Grossman to the Pro Bowl !!!!!!!!

By: Bay24

Bay24 — Wed, 28 May 2008 21:11:05 +0000

It’s early, but I am not sold on Jets or Raidahs.