PANTHERSFANZ -- 2023 SEASON-- FEELINGS & EXPECTATIONS

I really think our down n distance strategy is hurting us.  We are so he’ll bent on being 3rd n 3, we are sacrificing 1st n 2nd down.  We’ve been too run heavy on 1st down (including screens).  Throw the ball on fist downs some.  At the least down the seems (hello te).  I’m a fan, but that seems an easy fix.  Just me guys.

THIS is a very good observation. Our 1st and 2nd down plays are way, WAY too easy to diagnose. Even with a "run first" offense, there is a requirement to mix up the plays. You can't let the defense "set up camp" against the run game or you will NEVER have success. It's like just "giving away" 1-2 plays in every series. No room for success there.

And THAT responsibility falls directly on Reich.