Panthers Watch 2009: Their bye week can't come soon enough
by David Fucillo on Sep 20, 2009 6:36 PM PDT
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PrintEveryone is excited (with good reason) over the 49ers 2-0 start, but as with last week, we can't forget about our new other favorite team: the Carolina Panthers. We're back for week 2 of Panthers Watch 2009. We have yet to come up with a better name than that, so suggestions are welcome. For those who missed it last week, Panthers Watch 2009 is a way for us to keep track of the Carolina Panthers. The 49ers hold the Panthers 2010 first round pick, so the worse they do, the better the 49ers draft position becomes. The 49ers would have plenty of options with their pick and even if they were to trade it, a high pick is certainly a good thing.
Week 2 - at Atlanta Falcons
The Panthers dropped to 0-2 in a game I don't think many folks expected them to win. The Panthers were coming off an abysmal showing at home against the Eagles, but they did manage to show some life this week. Given their first two opponents, it's hard to tell how legit the Falcons are, although I do think they are definitely a decent squad. It's more a question of how good they could be this year.
The two teams exchanged scores for most of the game before the Falcons defense buckled down and the offense put them up 28-13. The Panthers didn't give up and even had a hail mary attempt at the end of the game. Alas, it was not meant to be and 49ers fans have one more reason to be happy right now. The Panthers did look like a real football team this week, and Jake Delhomme managed to cut down on the turnovers. He finished 25/41 for 308 yards, 1 touchdown and 1 interception.
I did manage to catch parts of the game on the NFL Red Zone channel. One drawback to the channel is that because they switch around in games you can't quite make out the flow of the game. Also, they didn't show much of the second half before the 49ers came on since the offenses stalled out for most of the third quarter. If anybody saw this game, are the Panthers offensive numbers legit? They outgained Atlanta, but they just did not seem to be getting the yards in the right spots.
Week 3 - at Dallas
Dallas is not exactly a great team, but road games are tough for anybody in this league. The Panthers have a bye the following week and I'm expecting them to head into the bye at 0-3. Of course, as I've always felt, Jake Delhomme can shock people at every turn. He could go into Dallas and throw 4 TDs for the W, or he could throw another 3 interceptions and Carolina gets blown out. Anything is possible. I don't think they get blown out, given some of the struggles of the Dallas defense. However, I think it's too tough a road game for them to pull it out.
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added salt in Seattle's wounds
not only did SF beat Seattle, but SF “other” first round pick comes from a team that is currently 0-2, while Seattle’s “other” first rounder is comes from a team currently 2-0.
MUWAHAHAHA. Ok, its only week 2, and Denver should be 1-1. But still. :D
by Andrew Davidson on Sep 20, 2009 6:44 PM PDT reply actions
Denver will come down to earth soon
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by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 6:54 PM PDT up reply actions
yeah, with the teams they play this year they may do more just come down to Earth. They may find themselves a cave in the Colorado Rockie Mountains to hide in.. Teams like the Giants, Ravens, Steelers, and Jets are proof lol
What about the Raider matchup next week though?
J.R. has probably solidified himself as a BUST by now.
With that dude Elvis tearing it up maybe they can squeeze out another victory…..
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by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 10:37 PM PDT up reply actions
let crabtree re-enter and draft him again
i would love to see crabtree re-enter the draft and use the acquired 1st round pick from carolina, a potential top 15 pick, to re draft crabtree
we wouldn't be allowed to re-draft him
by David Fucillo on Sep 20, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
well
if he falls to the 5th or something, id love to have the niners arrange for the team ahead of them to pick crabs and then trade him to the niners for whoever they want the niners to pick for them (kinda like how the NBA does it). Either watch him suck it up and finally play for the slotted value or have his cousin say “even though we’re the 141st pick in the draft, we feel like we should be paid like the 135th”
God, not this again
We’ve been over this before, we can’t re-draft him.
It’s not allowed.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 6:57 PM PDT up reply actions
No S(site decorum)
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Not only are we not allowed, why the hell would you want to? I would like to see the Raidas sign him the 3rd round. That way he would be on a suck team and still be able to get hammered by Niner fans for years to come.
Nah put him somewhere cold!
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Most of the teams in cold parts of the country are really good teams so I don’t know if that would be cool for us lol
Cleveland?
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So you'd rather we get nothing for him
Than trade him next March and potentially get another high pick for him? Just to get revenge? Makes perfect sense…
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 20, 2009 9:34 PM PDT up reply actions
Someone should explain to Crabtree
The expected value theorem.
How much more does he expect to get in next year’s draft? Is someone going to draft him higher than 10? Doubtful after these shenanigans. Does he really expect to make more?
Even if he is traded at some point during the season and signs, he’s still leaving money on the table, even if he gets a contract that is nominally the same.
Am I missing something? Seems like he has moronic representation.
The Cowboys will have the # 15 - # 20 pick in 2010 and will trade with the 9ers so that they can be sure to get him
This was we will have a top 10 pick (Carolina), and mid round pick (Dallas) and the last pick of the first round (Super Bowl winners SF 49ers).
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
I forgot... My crystal ball also said that the 49ers will trade Carolina's pick for two later 1st round picks this draft.
If I am going to dream… I will dream all the way. Now, what can the 49ers get with the # 12, #15, # 25 and # 32 1st round picks?
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
by Eastbayjim on Sep 20, 2009 7:20 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
Hell to the no
Eric Berry is waiting!!
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by rlott#42 on Sep 20, 2009 7:42 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
That guy is going to go top 10 (if he continues his superb play)
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by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 9:03 PM PDT up reply actions
Our pick will be top ten
The one from the Panthers!!
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Maybe
But I’m sure the Panthers can get at least 2 wins from TB and maybe 1 against ATL and perhaps a few more elsewhere.
The Cowboys look wack and might lose to them next week.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 21, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I rec'd
the [site decorum] out of this
Blind devotion.
by ProfessorBigelow on Sep 20, 2009 8:37 PM PDT up reply actions
Even though his name starts with a J it doesn’t end with erry Jones, so I’m not sure Jed York would want to spend that much. 3 picks in the 1st round would be awesome on the part that we will have 3 potentially great future NFL players but at the same time Jed York would probably file for bankruptcy lol …
You may be right but... especially after watching him at Eddie D's 49er HOF show last night
I would say, John York wants to be like his Uncle.
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
JED
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by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
I say we call it
The LOLCat Fail Watch
…or just the Panther Fail Watch
Lottery Sweepstakes
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i love how next april
we will have at least 3 1st and 2nd rd picks, which is THREE more than we had this past year (assuming the guy i refer to as “the c-word” gets traded or reenters the draft). It’s also one more pick than the 1st and 2nd rounds of the last two drafts combined.
One can only hope we cash in on at least 2 of the 3 picks, like we did in 07 with bam bam and staley
Plus another if we don't sign Crabtree
I have to believe he could at least be traded for a 2nd rounder, if not a 1st. It should be awesome (the draft that is).
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 20, 2009 9:37 PM PDT up reply actions
i think dallas is the only team dumb enough to trade a 1st for him at this point
it could realistically happen too…brand new stadium barely sells out each week + luxury boxes remain unsold + mediocre receiving corps = the need for a hometown hero to ignite the fans
by Rep the Bay on Sep 20, 2009 10:28 PM PDT up reply actions
What about the Redskins?
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by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 10:38 PM PDT up reply actions
yup them too, their receivers are even worse
by Rep the Bay on Sep 20, 2009 10:39 PM PDT up reply actions
I don't think they're a good fit
They spent two second rounders on Malcolm Kelly and Devin Thomas in 2008. I imagine they’ll want to give them a bit longer before committing another high pick to a receiver.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 21, 2009 12:53 AM PDT up reply actions
With Snyder in charge anything is possible
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by SportsChicken on Sep 21, 2009 1:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Another thought
What about the Ravens? They’re a very well run team which may make them seem like a bad fit, but they desperately need a playmaking wide receiver. If they end up with a low first rounder (25-30 range) would it make ense for them to trade that pick for Crabtree?
They won’t get any receiver near his talent level with that pick, but they’d still have to hand over a boat load of money, so it probably won’t happen. It’s another possibility though.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 21, 2009 12:59 AM PDT up reply actions
I think Panther Watch is good enough.
It is what it is.
by jonesin25 on Sep 20, 2009 7:52 PM PDT reply actions 1 recs
I agree.. Panther Watch has a good sound
"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, either way, YOU'RE RIGHT !"
if the Panthers keep losing,
we could call this the Eric-Berry-to-the-Niners Watch.
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i dunno
Goldshon’s been looking good the past couple games, and got his first career pick today…lets not write him off just yet
Well
The niner Safety spots are said to be interchangeable and Michael Lewis, while still a solid player, is not so good in coverage.
Berry seems to have the strength to make all of the SS tackles but he is still a ballhawk.
S is not exactly a need but if a player as talented as Berry is available they HAVE to take him.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 9:06 PM PDT up reply actions
"but if a player as talented as Berry is available they HAVE to take him"
that’s what they said when Crabtree dropped to number 10
Go 49ers
And it was the right decision
They just couldn’t sign him.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 20, 2009 9:38 PM PDT up reply actions
Mel Kiper has Berry listed as #2 in the 2010 draft.
I would think that maybe Taylor Mays or even OT Russell Okung would be high on their list.
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Goldson can move to SS, for an upgrade at FS
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i never intended him to replace Goldson
i meant to replace the aging Michael Lewis and his concussions.
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hmmmm can carolina cook up a detriotesque season?
That would make many people here C—-r—-a———z——y happy…and it might even have us saying: Michael who?
Their offense started clicking today
Steve Smith had a very good day and Delhomme threw just one INT.
At this point I don’t think they’ll make the playoffs (esp. since the Saints are just abusing everyone) I’m pretty sure they finish 3rd in the division.
I kind of want them to succeed since DeAngelo Williams is on my fantasy team and he can’t get yards if CAR is always playing from behind.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 9:10 PM PDT up reply actions
I know its early but I think we should draft a RT in the 1st round
Synder allowed 3 sacks last and 1 this week (correct me if I am wrong)
and Pashos allowed 1 too. (again correct me)
The D-line has been solid, and same with the CBs. The pass rush has been pretty good. Definitely better than I thought it would be, but I would like to see more sacks. Dashon has looked pretty good and has more INTs than Roman in like 2 years.
Go 49ers
I don't know about the sacks....
Hill basically walked right into at least 2 sacks.
And on another one he held on to the ball for too long.
I saw the Pashos sack but I was mostly paying attention to Seattle’s defense and not the O-line.
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by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 9:11 PM PDT up reply actions
Of course
But maybe we can make it through the season without so many sacks if Shaun Hill stops walking into pass rusher’s arms.
What we've got here is a failure to communicate.
by SportsChicken on Sep 20, 2009 10:40 PM PDT up reply actions
Lol
Snyder did get beat though a few times.
by Brendan Scolari on Sep 21, 2009 1:00 AM PDT up reply actions
RT in round 1?
Maybe with a later (20’s-ish) pick. Drafting an OT in the top half of round 1 is only smart if you’re drafting an absolutely dominant run blocker who struggles with speed (like Andre Smith) or if it’s a Left Tackle. There’s too much money involved in the 1st round to be paying two o-linemen that kind of money.
Morgan breaks through in 2009!
by grantmp on Sep 20, 2009 9:30 PM PDT up reply actions 1 recs
obviously it depends on which picks we have
But I definitely agree that you don’t want to draft a RT too early. We’ll see when the season is over but I think we definitely need to draft a RT in the top half of the draft
Go 49ers
on a side note
i love those Falcons throwbacks and I can’t wait to see the Bucs sport theirs
It was Johnny Hopkins, and Sloan Kettering, and they were blazin that s*** up everyday.
Who to draft?
If one of our picks is in the top five we should get a chance at either Okung or Baluga who figure to be the top two offensive tackles in the next draft. If the pick is 5 -15 Berry or Mays(who’s stock is falling do to injury) should be available. Defensive lineman like Gerald McCoy, Carlos Dunlap or Ndamukong Suh would all look great in a Niner uniform. You could also package both picks and trade up to get a premium QB though I think in this case quantity has a quality all it’s own.
Please Panthers, give us a Nose Tackle
I want a stud DT. Bad.
If you want to watch whatyou spend, then safety is the pick
A DL, OL, or QB will all call for more money than a Safety. Eric Berry, DL,QB,OL, OL, OL something along those lines!
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how about this?
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Wow
The Pink Panther might be the way to go!
by David Fucillo on Sep 21, 2009 8:21 AM PDT up reply actions
I would love for the niners to draft eric berry add more strength to the secondary and get rid of lewis getting old and hurt. Goldson doing a far better job then that punk roman and for our second pick up a OL or DT
by BATMAN24559 on Sep 21, 2009 8:47 PM PDT via mobile reply actions
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