Cat Crave » Jeff Rodgers

Hit the Button NOW!

Sun, 22 Aug 2010 14:57:34 +0000

I gotta tell you, when when I watch a preseason game I have to keep reminding myself that the overall outcome is meaningless. I want to focus on certain aspects of it and try to draw some sort of sense of what the players and units will do when it counts. On one end I want to say, “this defensive line is ready,” but I want to see more before I buy into it.

On the other end, one thing is painfully clear. Special Teams needs to find the panic button and HIT IT! NOW! Honestly and objectively, with no doubt in anyone’s mind, They were absolutely horrible.

Offense should not be too far behind them in the “Panic Line”. It was our good luck that the Jets’ offense also stunk (another reason I want to see more from this Defensive Line before I buy into it.)

But on, let’s get started with a look at the game. (more…)

Carolina Panthers Weekend News Update

Eric Quackenbush — Sun, 31 Jan 2010 13:49:40 +0000

In a short amount of time, there are already a few announcements to be made on the Carolina Panthers, regarding defensive end Julius Peppers, the status of special teams coordinator, and the future of quarterback Matt Moore.

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Carolina Panthers Weekend Update: Crossman Out

Eric Quackenbush — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 21:40:16 +0000

The latest update on the Carolina Panthers, is special teams coach Danny Crossman was the first coach of the Carolina Panthers to lose his job in 2010.

The decision by the Panthers was a curious one, and according to Panthers’ GM Marty Hurney, “an extremely hard decision.”

With Crossman as the special teams coach, the unit had stability among it’s kickers. The Panthers led the NFL with 51 touchbacks over the last two seasons.

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