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These brave souls tried to stay healthy where even Cam Newton couldn’t. Let’s remember their valiant efforts." />Skip to main contentclockmenumore-arrownoyesCat Scratch Reader homepageHorizontal - WhiteCat Scratch Readera Carolina Panthers communityFollow Cat Scratch Reader online:Follow Cat Scratch Reader on TwitterFollow Cat Scratch Reader on FacebookLog in or sign upLog InSign UpSite searchSearchSearchCat Scratch Reader main menuFanpostsFanshotsSectionsAboutPanthersOddsShopStubHubMoreAll 321 blogs on Horizontal - WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Keep Sounding PodcastPanthers 2019 Training CampCSR Film RoomPanthers 2018 season review: Backup quarterbacksNew https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Daryl-Williams-Jersey ,13commentsThese brave souls tried to stay healthy where even Cam Newton couldn’t. Let’s remember their valiant efforts.ESTShare this storyShare this on FacebookShare this on TwitterShareAll sharing optionsShareAll sharing options for:Panthers 2018 season review: Backup quarterbacksTwitterFacebookRedditPocketFlipboardEmailPhoto by Justin K. Aller/Getty ImagesThere is no way that the 2018 season doesn’t feel like a lost season for every member of the Carolina Panthers, from David Tepper to the newest fan. Their strong start in the face of significant and ongoing injuries was a testament to a team that could have been runners up to the New Orleans Saints in this year’s Shoulda Bowl. The last straw was the regression, against all hope, of Cam Newton’s shoulder. You’ll get a larger indictment of the offensive line play later this week, as we review every position on the Panthers offense, but for now let’s look at the guys who came in for Newton at the end of the season. Any one of them could be asked to play that same role again in 2019.Taylor HeinickeHeinicke was the second quarterback to start a game for the Carolina Panthers last year and the first to have surgery. He completed 33 of 53 passing attempts for 274 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions in his lone start of the season. It was a competent performance, as far as back ups go, against the Atlanta Falcons and he should be in the mix to back up Newton next season. He won the job out of training camp and stepped in throughout the season to throw hail marys when nobody else could.He suffered an injury to his left (non-throwing) elbow during the Panthers loss to the Falcons in Week 16. That injury is not expected to keep him from competing in training camp should the Panthers chose to bring him back.Kyle AllenThis is the hardest performance to judge from last year. Allen bounced on and off the practice squad all season, finally making the roster when the Panthers sat Newton for the final two games. He received a lot of press for snapping the team’s losing streak and putting up a respectable looking performance against the New Orleans Saints in the last game of the season. His numbers looked a little better than Heinicke’s, completing 16 of 27 attempts for 228 yards and two touchdowns, but they also came from disinterested competition. The Saints were resting their starters with eyes firmly on the playoffs. They would have liked to beat the Panthers, but it wasn’t exactly a priority.Allen’s injury was a shoulder injury that is not expected to be a long term hindrance to him. He has earned the right to compete for the back up spot in 2019, but I think it is impossible to predict who https://www.carolinapanthersfanshop.com/Donte-Jackson-Jersey , if it comes down to Heinicke and Allen, will win that competition based off their 2018 performances.Garrett GilbertGilbert is the big wild card in the Panthers’ quarterback room. He is also the only quarterback on the Panthers’ roster to finish the season healthy enough to play if they had, by some miracle, tripped into the playoffs. His 2018 hardly has enough action to review. Those last two sentences might be related.He completed two of his three pass attempts for 40 yards in relief of an injured Kyle Allen. Looking to 2019, his current career as the starting quarterback for the Orlando Apollos of the Alliance of American Football is what elevates his NFL chances this year.He turned himself into a trivia answer on Saturday by passing for the first touchdown in AAF history, going on to complete 15 of his 27 passing attempts for 227 yards and two touchdowns. He also tacked on a receiving touchdown because apparently the AAF is fun like that. The simple fact is that Gilbert looked good in his Apollos debut and has the biggest stage of any candidate to make his case for the Panthers 2019 back up spot. Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the Hog Molly Report, where winning in the trenches is all that matters. Before we begin, we open with the reciting of our usual motto:In the spirit of Mr. Gettleman’s words (regardless of him having moved on) and the philosophy of building a team from the inside out, my goal will be to watch the hog mollies each game during the season and give them a grade based on their performance. This week we will look at the Carolina Panthers third straight win coming at the expense of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which moved the Panthers to 6-2 on the season. It was another big day for the offense, and the Hog Mollies definitely did their part. The defensive line also did an admirable job helping to limit the number one scoring offense in the NFL to 28 points on the day.Offensive Hog MolliesYards per Carry: 5.6, season: 5.2 (T-1st, NFL)Yards per Play: 7.1, season: 6.0 (9th, NFL)Sacks allowed: 2 Greg Olsen Jersey , season: 12 (T-4th, NFL)Third downs converted: 4 of 10 or 40%, season: 41% (14th, NFL)Rating: 5 out of 5 Magnificent MolliesThe Carolina Panthers put together three amazing quarters of football on the offensive side of the ball. The third quarter was a dud, without question. The blocking had a lot to do with that as well as just some general bad luck. Outside the two sacks in that fateful third (only one credited to the offensive line) it was another great day up front. Here are your pressure counts for week eight:Here’s your sack report:1st Sack: Q3 14:15, CAR 29, 3rd & 6 - Tampa Bay blitzed six on this play, and the Panthers had six in to block. It was nearly picked up, but Ryan Kalil gets beat on a inside stunt and gives up the sack to Gerald McCoy.2nd Sack: Q3 11:15, CAR 32, 2nd & 9 - This one was UGLY. Four man rush, the combination of Greg Olsen and Christian McCaffrey is split hard by Carl Nassib who eventually gets a hand on Cam Newton’s shoe to trip him up for a sack as he tried to escape. Blocking scheme on this one was a little to cute with Olsen pulling down the line and having to hit the edge, instead getting blown back.As you can see above, the right side of the line continues to justify what ought to be pro bowl and all-pro bids for Trai Turner and especially Taylor Moton. Ryan Kalil had a bit of an off game this week, but that is somewhat expected with Gerald McCoy in his face all day. Chris Clark continues to give ground in pass protection Fozzy Whittaker Color Rush Jersey , and also got dinged for an ill-timed holding call, but overall is pretty darn impressive given the situation. The combination of good blocking by the line, creative use of motion and misdirection, and a healthy mix of different people running the ball is helping the Panthers stay atop the rush yards per carry and per game leaderboards. They’ll need to continue this hot streak in order to have success on a short week against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night.Defensive Hog MolliesYards per Carry: 3.9, season: 4.3 (T-15th, NFL)Yards per Play: 4.9, season: 5.6 (14th, NFL)Sacks given: 3, season: 21 (T-18th, NFL)Third down allowed %: 5 of 12 or 42%, season: 36% (8th, NFL)Rating: 4 out of 5 Super Mario MolliesThe defensive line falls just one hog short of a five hog day thanks to a couple of 3rd and 10+ yard conversions that were the direct result of either poor run defense or poor pressure. The unit continues to be feast or famine, either getting to the quarterback or stopping the run entirely or giving up a large chunk play to play. Consistent pressure with four down linemen has been the key to past Carolina defenses, and right now the team isn’t quit achieving that, which is one of the reasons the unit has been average overall.It isn’t all bad news though Rashaan Gaulden Jersey , in fact, it is mostly good news. Runs between the tackles continue to be useless gestures by the opposing offense, as six were attempted for a whopping five yards. Credit to the big men inside, particularly Dontari Poe and Kyle Love, for putting those on lockdown.Mario Addison had by far his best game of the season, finishing off all three of the Panthers sacks for the day. He also caused a fumble which unfortunately was recovered by the offense, but was a massive hit. Julius Peppers also impacted the passing game by showing off his old basketball skills and rejecting three passes at the line. interior pressure also came forward in a big way on tape even without a big statistical impact. Eric Washington for the second straight game made smart use of blitzes to get Tampa Bay off schedule.Hog Molly of the Week: Mario AddisonThis award couldn’t go to anyone else this week. If you turn in a hat trick of sacks, you’re absolutely getting the nod. Two of these three sacks were totally solo, and one of them resulted in a fumble that the Buccaneers were very lucky to recover. On that particular play, Mario notched the second fastest sack of the week across all games, crushing Ryan Fitzpatrick only 2.7 seconds after the ball was snapped.