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Tuesday, September 2, 2014

C3 FANatics Open Discussion: Slow Season Start Again?


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There has been a recurring theme in the Ron Rivera era. That has been slow starts to the season. Last season was no different. A heartbreaking opening day loss to Seattle followed by another late game defeat in Buffalo had many calling for the coaches head. A home blowout-shutout of the Giants made us feel like things were beginning to get on track, but a thorough beat down in Arizona at the hands of the Cardinals once again had fans clamoring for a new coach.

Then the magic happened and the Panthers went on a tear during the next 8 games; Carolina was unbeatable. Looking back at that 8 game run, there were only 2 playoff teams Carolina faced, so the slow start didn’t have a major impact. So that brings me to ask: With the schedule Carolina has this season, can the Panthers overcome another slow start?

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  1. C3 Panthers PodcastSeptember 2, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    A slow start would quickly knock Rivera off that pedestal we put him on after that 8 game win streak. Fans forget that he somehow escaped the gallows and survived the bye week last year.

    The run game will have to be effective and Philly Brown will need to run around run around on special teams.

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    1. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2014 at 11:35 AM

      Man, I like RR. Lol.... I worry that we're getting a slow start. But being optimistic, we're gonna rise to the occasion and get them "W"s
      -@BobbieJoSmiley

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    If we lose to the Bucs....that would bucin suck.

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  3. @PanthersDrafterSeptember 2, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    I'm anticipating a loss Week 1 but a rebound week 2. I really would love a fast start though.

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2014 at 11:31 AM

    We're gonna beat the Bucs. Our team is in good shape. Just got to find their groove. We got this. -@BobbieJoSmiley

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    1. C3 Panthers PodcastSeptember 2, 2014 at 11:32 AM

      Yea I don't know if I could handle losing to the Bucs. I mean the "Bucs" .....they sucks.

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    2. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2014 at 11:38 AM

      Amen Brotha.... I couldn't handle that. I'd actually cry....real tears...
      -@BobbieJoSmiley

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  5. UnknownSeptember 2, 2014 at 12:41 PM

    Playing the Yucs, Lions and Steelers we have an opportunity to start fast will we? I don't know but we should.

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  6. UnknownSeptember 3, 2014 at 11:23 AM

    The Bucs will be better than people think they will be. Lovie Smith will see to it that they are at least more competitive. If they get good play from the QB position - which at this point is a fairly tall order - they'll be in the thick of things for at least part of the season. Remember, they went 4-4 the last 8 games under an Autocratic coach in 2013 and Lovie should pick up from there and have them improving. They won't be the pushovers they were last year.

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  7. Justin RaymondSeptember 3, 2014 at 5:10 PM

    The first four games the Panthers play will be a good test for both the defense and offense. The Buccaneers, Lions, Steelers and Ravens all have talented rosters. Our defense will be able to match up with anything they to do. But will our offense show up? All of these teams have great d-lines and can stop the run. Our run game could struggle so we need Cam to show us what he can do! I see us going 3-1 to start the season.

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