Brian Answers: What to expect from this team and coaching staff now, and going forward.

Hello CSR! Welcome to Brian Answers, part two of your weekly Panthers fan mailbag for everyone! This may be the final mailbag for the Panthers 2025 season, and you all came firing with questions, so I will make it count! I have decided not to get into Bryce Young related questions once again, as I don’t think we’ll really know what direction the Panthers will go in until this chapter of their history is fully written. But the rest is fair game let’s dive right in!

Panthers75: Does Dave let it all hang out this weekend or does he play scared?

Dave Canales played the game quite aggressively the last time these two teams met, dialing up deep passes on 4th downs which resulted in touchdowns. The theme of the game was stealing extra possessions from an offense that could put points up in bunches, and I expect more of the same this week. Canales knows the Panthers are lucky to be here, and based on all indications from his press conferences and media sessions, I don’t expect the offense to be conservative. They’ll definitely try to establish the run game, sure, but I fully expect Canales to dial up everything he’s got in his arsenal on offense.

SnarkyComet: With this season being so crazy and unpredictable, does David Moore come in and lead the team in receiving yards on Saturday? The Rams will never see him coming.

As the guy who correctly guessed that Hunter Renfrow would be released in the off-season in favor of David Moore, these are the kinds of takes I really appreciate. David Moore could definitely factor in as a new variable for the game plan, but I wish I could take you up on this bet. I think Moore will be utilized more than people think on offense, but I would expect Jalen Coker to be the unexpected hero on offense once again if the Panthers somehow managed to pull this win off. But David Moore has an uncanny connection with Bryce Young, so it is always possible.

@WTMealey: 1. Will Cam be beating the Keep Pounding Drum and how will that affect the game?

2. We’re going from In the Hunt to Hunt is In. How big a difference does he make?

3. How will you spend game day? Does CSR staff ever get together to watch a game?

1. The Panthers social media team has all but outright confirmed Cam Newton will be beating the Keep Pounding drum. And if there’s any player whose aura and impact on Carolina’s history could turn the tides for this team’s chances, its Superman. I think Cam hitting that drum will have the entire arena going wild, which a loud crowd will always help the home team.
2. Robert Hunt playing in the game would be massive for the rushing attack. He’s still listed as questionable going into the game, but it seems he’s going to try to play. The right guard position has been by...