4 reasons the Panthers must avoid complacency after first win of 2022
By Dean Jones
Carolina Panthers’ offense isn’t clicking
Despite the Carolina Panthers turning in an impressive display on defense and special teams against the New Orleans Saints, the same cannot be said of the offense. Once again it was the same old story – no scheme creativity and a quarterback in Baker Mayfield that still looks extremely hesitant under center.
Two good things are going for this offense right now. Christian McCaffrey looks like his old self and an offensive line that looks set to become a real force based on their improved protection over the last fortnight.
This all starts with the signal-caller. Mayfield must start making the correct reads, become less hesitant in the pocket, and also trust those around him to make the right plays.
Ben McAdoo has a significant part to play in all this. The offensive coordinator’s route concepts are too predictable and something isn’t clicking between the play-caller, Mayfield, and the skill position players at his disposal.
Carolina can take great heart from their exceptional defensive contribution and big special teams’ plays in Week 3. However, the inefficiency on offense is reason enough to suggest complacency is not an option.