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Turnovers, penalties, dropped passes and mental errors hurt Carolina in Thursday game 52 - 9 preseason exhibition loss to the New England Patriots, and the Panthers organization is not happy about it.
“We have to do better,” Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert said. “Too many turnovers. Too many penalties. Too many mistakes. Simple as that.”
Quarterback Cam Newton struggled, finishing 0 of 4 for 0 yards in one quarter of play before he was sat down, although at least five of his passes were dropped, including a potential touchdown by Ed Dickson.
“(This loss was about) missed opportunities more than anything else when you break this ballgame down,” Rivera said. “That’s what this game was about – taking advantage of opportunities, and we didn’t.”
The Panthers are 0 - 3 in the preseason, with the finale set in Charlotte against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New England 52 @ Carolina 9
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article98322512.html
“We have to do better,” Panthers fullback Mike Tolbert said. “Too many turnovers. Too many penalties. Too many mistakes. Simple as that.”
Quarterback Cam Newton struggled, finishing 0 of 4 for 0 yards in one quarter of play before he was sat down, although at least five of his passes were dropped, including a potential touchdown by Ed Dickson.
“(This loss was about) missed opportunities more than anything else when you break this ballgame down,” Rivera said. “That’s what this game was about – taking advantage of opportunities, and we didn’t.”
The Panthers are 0 - 3 in the preseason, with the finale set in Charlotte against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
New England 52 @ Carolina 9
http://www.charlotteobserver.com/sports/nfl/carolina-panthers/article98322512.html
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