Carolina Panthers Retrospective

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Win now or win later???

In looking at what the eagles have done this off season, I will say they are looking to win now. Whereas we are looking to build for the future. I do love the fact we resigned our core players, this was a must, but I would have liked to seen us go after a big name free agent or two (just to give us more of a chance to win now).
I think we will win 6 to 8 games this year, but our plans for the future all revolve around Cam Newton. Like it or not if he turns into a bust it will sit us back at least 3 years.
I understand washington reached for big names in the past and it didnt work out for them, but they are the redskins, their owner is a moron and they su&% (this title could be used for the raiders owner too)
I am a die hard panthers fan, but we will need a break through from about 3 young guys this year to win more than 8 games.


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Re: Win now or win later???

I would rather win later with the current roster we have. Let the young DTs, WRs, and QB play and let them endure the growing plans.

I believe we are 3 years away from being a contender (+/- that, based on Newton's development), so I believe the playing time should be given to the young players.

As a fan, I know losing seasons are tough, but I believe we could be a dominate team in a few years if our young players develop.


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Actually, I think Mr. Richardson is doing it right. He brought back all of our core guys to maintain some continuity within the players themselves. The only real "outsider" is Cam as opposed to signing a bunch of different guys from different teams (too many ego's). Build within the draft is best. Last year was a fluke season all around. We are young but with our "core" guys we have been winners in the past and obviously we have been at the bottom, too. I think it will benefit Cam to see the comraderie amongst the fellas and will help his confidence knowing he is our future. I know we are learning all new schemes on offense and defense, but keeping the same guys is "HUGE". I'm not expecting a superbowl this season (although that would be nice), but I would like to see Cam progress each game as the season goes on. If Cam practices what he preaches, then we should be okay.


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Re: Win now or win later???

We have a good nucleus and with average QB play we can probably win 8 games.  If Cam or Jimmy become very good next season we can be a contender then.


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Re: Win now or win later???

I'm hoping we can win both now and later! 

Rather that will be the case remains to be seen.

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Re: Win now or win later???

jc15 wrote:

I would have liked to seen us go after a big name free agent or two (just to give us more of a chance to win now).
We did go after a couple big name free agents. It just so happens that 2 of the best FA available played for us last year


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Re: Win now or win later???

We are sports fans!!!!! do we really need to be that specific??? Okay, i should have been more clear, "a couple of big name free agents" that did not play for us last year. Good lord sometimes I feel like i'm on here with a bunch of womens softball fans.


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