Defense “frustrated” after loss in New Orleans
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NEW ORLEANS — After too many games this season, players on the Panthers defense have been asked about the slim margin of error they’re working with this year, and how they handle the strain.
Sunday, it was evident on veteran linebacker Shaq Thompson’s face, even behind the mask he was wearing because of the league’s COVID protocols.
“Hell yeah, I’m frustrated,” Thompson said. “Busting my ass, we’re all busting our ass, fighting to win. And not to have the outcome, . . . that [expletive] is frustrating. But each and every day, we’re going to in there tomorrow, we’re going to get the corrections, and we’re going to attack next week, which is Tampa. And it is what it is.
“Right now we’re what, 5-11? Right. It is what it is. We’re going to go out there and fight, and show these fans, and ourselves that we’re going to go out and keep competing, despite our record. But yeah, that’s to that. We’re just frustrated.”
The Panthers did a reasonable job limiting the Saints to 73 rushing yards, with 77 of those coming in the second half (it was minus-4 in the first half).
But the Panthers didn’t create any turnovers, and that’s the kind of thing they need when the offense isn’t producing. They had a shot at one, with nickel Myles Hartsfield juggling a near-interception in the second half.
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