The Carolina Panthers Secret Identity
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The Carolina Panthers have a secret identity right now and
we have no idea what it is. We all know that Cam Newton is Superman and Greg
Hardy is (was) “The Kraken.” But, who are the Carolina
Panthers? The Panthers have a record of 2-2 after week four of the 2014 NFL
season. They are currently in first place in the NFC South and have the fewest
points scored against them in the division. The NFC South currently looks like
one of the weakest divisions in the NFL, but you have to stay positive right?
After seeing the Panthers play four games we still don’t know the identity of
this team. Are they playoff worthy? Or will they have a top 10 pick in the next
NFL Draft?
Let’s talk about the Carolina Panthers victories and losses
to see if we can answer these questions.
2014
Team Stats:
Offense: Passing Yards: 256.8 Yards (13th) Rushing Yards: 71.0 Yards (29th)
Defense: Opponent Passing Yards: 233.0 (12th) Opponent Rushing Yards: 140.8 (27th)
Two
Victories
The Carolina Panthers started the season 2-0 by winning their matchups against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers and Detroit Lions. The Panthers defense
looked fierce and ready for a playoff run. Their opponents only averaged 10.5 points
per game and the Panthers held their offense to only 86 rushing yards per game.
Two
Losses
The next two games the Carolina Panthers lost to the
Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens. They allowed an average of 37.5 points
per game against those two teams. How has this happened to the great Carolina
Panthers defense? The defensive line couldn't put pressure on the quarterback,
stop the run, and the offense struggled to score.
The Carolina Panthers look like two completely different
teams after their first four games of the season.
Who are
the 2014 Carolina Panthers?
The Carolina Panthers have a secret identify right now and
we won’t be able to find out what it truly is until their next matchup against
the Chicago Bears. Will the front seven show up and shutdown Matt Forte, and be
able to put pressure on Jay Cutler? Can the defensive secondary compete against
Brandon Marshall and Alshon Jeffery? Can the Panthers offense run the ball and
get the first down? I believe this team will turn their season around against
the Bears and show the NFL that they should be worried when they play the
Carolina Panthers!
Do you still have hope for this Carolina Panthers team?
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