A Panthers Rest of The Year Outlook

by Trey187 | 8 years ago | 0 Comments

Along with the Panthers last win came some hot momentum with the team. The entire Panthers roster is on fire, and on a mighty high at the moment after picking up a much needed win against the 3-1 Bucs, who they lost to previously this year by a defecit of 4 points. Since game 1, Cam Newton has displayed the prowess of a franchise QB, passing for over 200 yards in all games. He notably has had two 300 + yard games as well.

Notably, Tre Boston and Michael Crabtree both went down with injuries that wont place them back in the starting lineup for weeks. Defensively without Boston, a second string safety in rookie LeVeon Bankston. He was a 4th rounder from WV. He had an impressive college career at the spot finishing with many tackles and 7 INTs his senior season. He had an impressive combine workout and when we asked coach Longnose of the Panthers, he had to say: "This week for him is about getting him ready to play at this skill level, he hasn't started all season and we need him to be prepared to keep his starting spot for around the rest of the year."  This year alone Bankston has 2 INTs and 8 tackles to his name. With Boston out, he'll get a full game of playing time and he will surely bring more balls in on D.

Against Tampa Bay last night, Michael Crabtree went down on a screen play with a fractured elbow. This occurence allowed 1 year veteran Keyarris Garrett to emerge as a force. Prior to last night he had only played week 3 against the Packers, and finished with 1 REC for 8 YDs. Last night, he showed the kind of receiver he is capable of being, bringing in 5 passes for 80 YDs and one TD. Mid season injuries for the Panthers will show who's willing to do whatever it takes to bring wins back to the Carolinas. The NFC South is surely a tough division to win in. With last year champs in the Atlanta Falcons, and the new forceful Bucs.