Hands Up If You’re as Stunned by Andy Dalton & Panthers’ Week 3 Round of the Raiders as Rich Eisen

Rich Eisen reacts to Andy Dalton’s shocking Week 3 performance to lift the previously pitiful Carolina Panthers to a convincing rout of the Las Vegas Raiders.
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[@camarapeople11]

only real panther fans knew Bryce was that bad this season, unfortunately everyone in the media just wanted to say the Panthers ruined Bryce, when maybe he just isn’t that good

[@saint14johnson]

I’m surprised to hear that. All I heard were people saying that the team wasn’t any good like he was playing with a bunch of high schoolers or something. It was overwhelmingly said last week. Just goes to show that the media don’t really watch games like that.

[@eddiehardin33]

Truth!

[@dylanmoore790]

Honestly do think that we ruined him last year but when everything is easily very improved around you offensively, you need to have more mental resolve. Like him a lot and would love to see the route where he sits behind Andy this year and balls out when he’s brought back in

[@Ericsaidful]

I commented on the benching video, of course Rich didn’t respond. But I said exactly what would happen and that Dalton would throw for 300, Chubba would have 100 yards rushing, and that Diontae would have 100 yards receiving.

[@WENOTMEPRODUCTIONS]

Anybody that actually watched the Panthers knew this would happen

[@MobiusCoin]

Yeah but why would anyone do that?

[@the_crusty_crusader]

​@MobiusCoin Because some of us aren't fair weather fans and are with our teams through the good and bad

[@ABCDjjw]

@@MobiusCoinwell the people in the media should watch panther games because it’s their JOB. Just regurgitating outdated narratives about LAST YEAR’S bad oline, last year’s horrible WR room

[@Sneakycastro69]

If the panthers knew this they should’ve quickly traded Bryce before this game

[@Gaffy05]

No Panthers fan is stunned. Bryce was the problem plain and simple.

[@SunniMerlot]

Along with no one on offense worth millions. Next week it’ll be back to the same panthers we seen

[@tbe0116]

@@SunniMerlot Look up the highest rated O Lines this season. Where are the Panthers?

[@theonlyrealjt220]

@@tbe0116it says 20th out of 32

[@bg693]

This is BIG FACTS! None of these media heads have watched BY.

[@jon3262]

@@SunniMerlot bro robert hunt was absolutely cooking this game. Worth the 100m bag we gave him. every cent.

[@scruffd0g193]

Only the media is stunned at this, they can’t admit Bryce Young just isn’t a NFL QB.

[@razkable]

ok but you people would of said the same thing about sam darnold geno smith daniel jones bo nix so

[@F3arNoEvil]

@@razkable Bryce literally set the all time record for most passes completed for under 100 total yards last week. He's horrendous. He also doesn't have any elite traits like Darnold and Geno have. Even the Giants don't think Daniel Jones is good bro lmao. They were trying to trade up for Maye.

[@roberttruesdale7062]

​@@razkableDaniel Jones sucks, Darnold had a few good games here and actually ended his stint playing good football and Geno is a miracle story lol Bryce has like 2 decent games and 1 good game out of 18

[@TomboBrewster]

If you don't believe in Dalton, you've not been paying attention

[@VidaBlue317]

He has nothing to lose. Why not sling it around - he's playing with house money.

[@ji8044]

He still has an arm for sure.

[@cosborne06]

I hope the guy has a Carson Palmer type of year and just goes all out every game

[@pugilist102]

I'm still salty that he beat my Wisconsin Badgers in the Rose Bowl.

[@revivantes]

His throws had great placement and a nice touch. What an experienced pro looks like.

[@TripleDaddy]

The score shows a closer game than it actually was. At one point in the fourth quarter the Panthers were up 33-7.

[@jairusbarringer7525]

They definitely let up at the end of the 3rd

[@dylancochran5552]

Damn prevent defense

[@randrewf1993]

The media is so dramatic. It's easy to tell yall don't pay attention to certain teams. I'm not saying we are making the playoffs, but we knew with Dalton we would have a chance

[@Ballin-97]

So when did y’all know Bryce was not good enough to give the team a chance?

[@randrewf1993]

​@Ballin-97 I thought he should have sat last year behind Dalton. To answer your question though, after week 2 this year I just thought he didn't have it in him

[@darshivid]

Professionals make business decisions. The Panthers players were doing this until they thought they actually could win. That explains this. Simple.

[@Ballin-97]

@@randrewf1993 👍

[@MrBrightWave]

The only people shocked by this is the mainstream sports media that don't watch the Panthers play and realize that Bryce Young was the problem.

[@clonedavenger]

I'm a Raiders fan for life, but someone said "The Autumn Wind must be a fart, because it stinks." And man I couldn't help but laugh. Ah well, still a fan. Literally beating the Ravens and then losing to the Panthers is just par for the course.

[@mitchellcumsteen9220]

The Raiders lost to the Raiders?

[@clonedavenger]

@mitchellcumsteen9220 I edited it hahaha. My bad. 😂

[@willfredtk]

Well as a panthers fan we needed it so thank you for the sacrifice. Yalls coach is a little unhinged though his interview was something.

[@grandpoohbah1037]

​@@mitchellcumsteen9220 Every year.😢 RNFL.

[@mt_baldwin]

There's not going to be as many hands up as you think. Dalton literally did this exact same thing last season, stepped in for Young and had a 350+ yard, 2 TD/0INT game. This game (last season) also showed it was highly likely that Young was the majority of the problem in Carolina.

[@adamant5550]

Lmfao Rich you and the rest of the dumb mainstream sports media are the only ones who are actually stunned by this. For those of us who actually watch the games, there was nothing surprising about yesterday. The Panthers offensive line is elite, they have weapons, they needed competency at quarterback. Bryce Young is not an NFL-caliber quarterback. Accept it.

[@ryandemboski6313]

cmon dont be a stinker its andy dalton

[@Drewswaggy]

True….. unfortunate for Bryce, but you are not wrong.

[@tbe0116]

@@ryandemboski6313 Yeah, he’s not great. But he’s way better than Bryce.

[@eddiehardin33]

Truth!

[@Veyrah_UK]

These clowns have to act like there stunned because they can't come out and just say they didn't even watch our games to see whether Bryce was the problem or not. Fools.

[@jaywashington7225]

Not only were the fans listening to the mainstream media bashing the whole team to uplift Bryce but the other 52 men on our roster did as well. Our team has a chip on their shoulders to prove that just because we don’t have any household names doesn’t mean we can’t play.

[@jca6682]

Long time Panthers fan here- saw this coming a mile away. Bryce is horrible. This team knows Bryce isn’t the guy. You see how they rally around Dalton. Bryce Young should never have been drafted - should’ve stuck with Mayfield and Tepper stepped in and overruled that. He needs to sell the team and move on.

[@Nochill764]

This is why you don't trade too much for a QB in the draft. That Panthers look like idiots for trading so much for a bust. JaMarcus 2.0.

[@tbe0116]

At least we can move on from Bryce. Imagine if Tepper was successful and got Watson?

[@F3arNoEvil]

@@tbe0116 Nightmare fuel. Every time I'm sad about our QB situations, I just remember to be thankful that I'm not a Browns or Giants fan. Gotta be rough sledding right now.

[@LindaShook-v3v]

Andy. Dalton. Was. Fantastic. For. The. Panthers

[@jonasgorea3823]

Bryce young might be finished

[@JuanRojelio-b6e]

Might?!?!? He's cooked

[@flamcity]

Finished in Carolina, but not in the NFL

[@Tony525_]

He should of sat last year. I don't think you should judge a QB until year 3. No rookie should start year 1

[@JuanRojelio-b6e]

@@jonasgorea3823 Bryce has no NFL traits beyond an alleged processor that he hasn't displayed. He isn't fit to be an NFL qb and he most likely never will be

[@matthewgillespie290]

@@flamcity What team would want Bryce Young? He's small, not fast, doesn't have good arm strength, and has horrendous footwork/pocket mechanics. He hasn't even shown the ability to be an elite processor which is why he was drafted in the first place, and even if he can develop into an elite processor his lack of physical tools are going to hold him back tremendously. At best he'll be a below averaged to bad starting QB or solid backup QB and no team is going to invest into a player that has such limited upside.

[@carlhicksjr8401]

So, I'm a Seahawks fan. Have been since forever. And I'm really REALLY enjoying Geno Smith's redemption run. And there is all kinds of room on that bus for Andy Dalton. I really do love it when a last-chance guy proves to everyone that he's still got it in the tank.

[@AundrousheLancaster]

They said bryce had no weapons

[@milosrancic4342]

No Rich, YOU were wondering all that. So many people wrote about Young being the culprit, because it just required a person to actually watch games. Then Red Rifle shows you all what it's all about

[@sholomhoffman]

💯 anyone who watched a Panthers game knew BY was the problem.

[@legitdragon6202]

Lmao and listen to all the internet idiots wanting the Dolphins to get Bryce, jump on that trade if you get the chance 😂

[@Ballin-97]

Rich is too professional. He is almost always the last person to criticize a player, coach, or GM

[@milosrancic4342]

@@Ballin-97 it depends I guess, but I agree for sure. I really like Rich, that's why I'm even commenting, no need to waste time on ESPN guys and similar.

[@dinkumthinkum4247]

@@Ballin-97 Nah, he's just an apologist. I tried to listen to What The Football last week but they lost me quick with nonsense about Young 'not deserving' of being benched. All these characters project their soft, deluded principles into reality on these casual shows and podcasts.

[@jmccain22090]

People seem to forget Dalton was a 3 time pro bowler and took the bengals to the playoffs 6 straight years. Not to mention all the records he has with the bengals franchise.

[@Ascared]

Hands up if you were part of the media who said the talent around Bryce was the problem and not Bryce

[@tjayd1225]

I’m a saints fan, I saw Dalton come in for Jameis in 2022 when Jameis was terrible. Andy is just good enough run a professional offense, and he won’t embarrass you. He’ll coach up the young wr’s and him + theilin two vets have seen every coverage known to man, and on veteran savvy alone will do well. Obviously you aren’t going anywhere with Andy but he won’t embarrass you like someone playing as bad as Bryce young will

[@charlie.h.4]

"Until the end of time ..". Great line

[@hectorfrausto9705]

Every Raider fan of over 20yrs knew this was coming, I'm 44 and trust me unfortunately this was no surprise, sad to say but it was actually expected 😕

[@gallonzoffun3880]

Nfl pundits: we weren’t wrong about Bryce being pro ready, the roster just sucks. NFL pundits one week with Andy Dalton: look at how he elevates this bad roster. The NFL fan base: oh maybe their roster is actually okay, and Bryce was just struggling. How are the fans the most logical here lol

[@jmccain22090]

DJ is a fool if he legitimately thought this was the worst roster in the NFL. OLine is top 10 in the league through 3 games and they have 3 legitimate weapons. The defense is weak, but it looked solid Sunday.

[@bobxiong4516]

Raiders will lose this game and go on to beat the Chiefs

[@Chihuahuaproductions2007]

I agree , Raiders can beat really good teams ,but then don’t beat teams like the Panthers.

[@kristopherjoy8992]

😂

[@scrumthebum2451]

MAXX has a high ankle sprain. I think they will lose until he’s healthy

[@mattcarberry368]

Bryce simply is NOT built for this and it legit confuses me as to how anyone ever thought he was.... yeah the Panthers have holes obviously, but Bryce dragged this team down so much further to the point that you couldn't even evaluate othe players on the offense Bryce is short, thin, not fast, soft arm, bad footwork, no vision, bad reads, like seriously what is there to "develop" or work with here? Last szn, the best this offense looked was in Seattle when Dalton started This szn, the best BY FAR this offense looked was when Dalton started This isn't hard to figure out.... Panthers actually have top 5 pass blocking, decent weapons, it should look like a semi competent operation, but Bryce simply and literally can not do it, he struggled with quick outs and bubble screens lol what a joke People who haven't actually watched the Panthers need to learn this offense isn't that brutal, and Bryce truly is that bad

[@TheAireaidLord]

Week 3 was out of control. The amount of upsets/chokejobs was on the richter scale. And there are still 2 games tonight. Also for me it was the Buccs who ruined my survivor pool. Thats ya boy Rich - took a massive turd on live TV. Thats the browns baker i recall

[@OvSpP]

Rich: How many people were stunned? *hands get raised Rich: me too, I was really really stunned.

[@grandpoohbah1037]

Raider Nation 4 Life member here. First, congrats to the Panthers. Their first drive and our first drive showed me we were going lose. Here's the Raiders pattern for at least the last 7 seasons. 2 major upsets and 3 embarrassing events in every season. We are 1 each in 3 games so far.

[@ericstukus1713]

Steelers fan here, I watched the bangles draft Andy Dalton in the first round back in 2011. Guy is no scrub. During Dalton’s time and Cincy, big Ben and the Steelers were 3-14 against Dalton and the Bengals. But I always remember those games were real close and Dalton always played really well in those games. I remember not looking forward to the Bengals games because he was so good. Once Zack Taylor got there he pushed Dalton out so he could draft to borrow and he’s had some ups and downs, but I never thought he was washed.

[@closer2theheart684]

That Watson contract is weighing heavy on the Browns' soul. 🤣🤣👹👹

[@DiabloBiscuit]

best hair in the league.

[@kylesaab]

shows what a good coach Canales is!

[@alvinhang8721]

If there is a miracle worker, Andy Dalton is the man. This man gives hope to a hopeless team.

[@eddiehardin33]

Rich you were wrong! Bryce can’t be fixed!!

[@sholomhoffman]

True he can't see over the oline and has to make throws on his tippy toes

[@timothykarnes7945]

O line played well team came together..and yes we have weapons Andy Dalton came out smoking hot ..wow it feels good to Win a game...

[@LUISGARCIA-wn4hj]

The same team that beat KC at Arrowhead in Xmas last year, the same team that lost to a Bakerfield who had joined the rams 42 hours before the game, the same team that lost to a division 2 QB last year in Chicago. Its like Chuky cursed this team after beating them in the 2003 Superbowl. The pain will never end

[@brentlink6900]

He played against AFC North Defense in 2010s, he was gonna be just fine

[@TheTnt9000]

Started with 100 people in our survival pool. We were down to 5 coming into week 3. 3 people took the buccaneers, 1 took the browns, and I chose the Seahawks. It was a good week

[@TheTlewis3074]

Word is, players already knew Dalton should have been starting over Bryce. He outperformed him in practice and workouts. Imagine the mindset as they were getting "hosed" with Bryce.

[@Slapnfish]

As a bengals fan. I am terrified for next weeks game against the red rifle. So proud of Dalton. He’s still the man.

[@Tyrantula1]

Blamed everyone else for Bryce’s problem only for Andy Dalton to show the supporting cast ain’t the worst thing ever lol

[@richardcranium5801]

You know who’s not stunned rich? Every person in your comment section from the past week 😂

[@madnessontheisland]

You could see the Panthers players were finally enjoying themselves with Dalton under center. Young standing on the sidelines like "Ohhh..."

[@gringoboy701]

Hands up if you're a Raiders fan and knew the second Bryce was benched that this game was not going to be a cakewalk. Last year we saw them lose to a H.S. head coach (His only win that season btw), Baker Mayfield after flying into L.A. the same week of his first game on the Rams, and Tyler Bagent on the Bears.

[@NCthorn]

KEEP POUNDING!🌊

[@owen730]

Put some respect on the Red Rifle! Dude knows how to sling it. Panthers +5.5 was easy 💰

[@sirbarther]

Watson is playing with heavy pockets

[@SlackerHead83]

I miss the old Dalton and Green combo.

[@bigdogpete43]

Been saying this for a year. Andy is a professional. Sit down kid and watch how its done.

[@eddiehardin33]

Shows Panthers have a lot of professionals but Young is not one of them

[@sinoverlord409]

Everyone gets healthy against the Raiders. Nothing impressive about the Panthers winning. They will come back down to earth next week.

[@ghostmane2643]

Not stunned at all.

[@jimmybritt8405]

Not near as bad as the JETS! We’ve been bad a few years. The JETS have stunk for decades.

[@phreakzilla8514]

I can confirm that yes, the Raiders busted my survival pool last week in Baltimore.

[@frankromaniello9802]

We have pieces we’re not trash. We just needed a QB that knows what their doing and we have a true vet that been having skills and taking his team to the playoffs back in day like 4-5 seasons

[@parkerdavis7859]

The media overreacted when they said we weren’t just the worst run football organization but the worst run organization in world sports. And for what? Benching the midget bust. We finally make a good decision in the interest of winning games with our very good offensive roster, and we get pilloried by every pundit in American journalism… aside from our local ones. That’s how little any of you actually care about the Carolina’s: we are your easy clicks when we suck and the easiest team to ignore when we’re good. With all that said, KEEP POUNDING.

[@Schnauzerpatrol]

The owner still needs to go away

[@neoscorin4569]

Cool Cats put paws up if you are rocking with the Big Cat, El Grande Gato! I was not surprised that Bryce getting benched was the right move. Canales is the new Rivera, Rivera said he benched a high draft pick to get some wins (with Commanders) with better players just like Canales.

[@rooga85]

US Panther fans tried telling everyone bryce is the problem, but no everyone kept blaming the organization from owner to coaches and not 1 person besides us blamed bryce

[@Joel-zy2zw]

The Katy Texas kid was slinging it

[@ji8044]

Bryce Young is just too small to play QB as a starter in the NFL. He's not just short, he's thin too, supposed to be 204 lbs but no way. He's probably 190 at best.

[@NickTarterOKC]

I'm not surprised. Andy Dalton is a certified Chad King.

[@JustLikeThat100]

Keeppounding

[@jerodmayoINC]

The way people make excuse after excuse after excuse for QBs that end up being bust will forever blow my mind, Mac jones the perfect example

[@knowtheSLOAKLAND]

SAY IT AINT SO

[@grumpyoldman64]

Everybody forgets the red rocket.... the man still got game...

[@ZaddyGohan]

From watching the first 2 games, I knew Bryce was the problem and we’d be better off with Dalton. I did not, however, expect this incredible performance. How ironic that they brought in Canales to “revive” Bryce like he did for Geno and Baker, and instead he revived Dalton’s career!

[@gamanima1]

Why should anyone be surprised Dalton has way more experience.

[@Tony525_]

Not really...anyone who can see over the line would do better than Young

[@russellayers3408]

Seahawks fan here. To say that the Panthers are the worst organization ever is not entirely fair, we remember when Ron Rivera, Cam Newton and Luke Kuechly were fighting us with San Fran to go to the Superbowl for about 5, 6 years. Those were very good teams

[@motelghost477]

The Raiders ended my survivor pool yesterday. Bloody Raiders.

[@CameronOfDune]

As a Panthers fan, I just want to finish above water in terms of win & losses come the end of the season!

[@gametime2473]

I think the term "business decision" in the NFL should be changed to "Cam decision". There is no business decision more businessy than Cam's not diving on his fumble in the Denver Superbowl. That still bothers me to this day and it's why I ditched Cam as a QB I want to see on the Panthers.

[@timdurante5266]

Everyone knew the QB was bad nobody knew after years of running away from that excuse the fans were right. Coming from a raider fan. Hats off to you guys

[@timdurante5266]

What i mean is Qb has been the issue not the organization necessarily

[@robertlehning3691]

i think everyone knew the panthers would be better with Dalton at quarterback. i didnt think it would galvanize the team to rout the raiders as thoroughly as they did.

[@neilbuckeye3809]

Raider fan whole life, absolutely expected this. I literally have text messages telling a friend to pick the Panthers and Dalton was gonna have 300 yds passing and 3 TDS. Any real fan knew exactly what was going to happen. Browns will do the same and Watson will ball out this Sunday

[@andrewmiller6780]

I thought the Panthers should have played Jack Plummer at QB but Dalton has always been legit so this is no surprise a worse look on Young.

[@pmc1727]

Cleveland has 10 other guys on offense and 11 on defense. Deshaun could play better but the whole team needs to look at their play too.

[@therush757]

Davante Adams, you are a New York Jet.

[@jasonholman1256]

All these people out there who have been complaining that Bryce doesn't have enough help around him😂well we can lay that to rest now lol.

[@Tony525_]

Pierce threw players under the bus as a player...He wont last long as a coach

[@michaelthomas229]

Facts

[@NiceDiggz]

Anyone who watchs Carolina panthers knew this would be a good Game for carolina. Won over 100k... Thxs Scrubs

[@unnaturalselection8330]

The "not enough help" narrative on Mice Young is officially done.

[@DavidLee-cr4xv]

Andy Dalton is the Joe Flacco of 2024-25?

[@markperron851]

Simple equation eludes most teams- Young QB = Cheap and lots of talent vs Veteran QB whose talent is waning but reads the Defense and just makes the play quicker. The young guy is trying hard not to get fooled by the Defense. The old guy just needs to Trust his read. Nit sure I'm right, I'm a 66 year old Browns fan and watched Joe Flacco instantly change things last year. Andy Dalton is doing the same thing.

[@BlairZarubick]

Andy Dalton has been a Pro Bowler, Panthers could have used him to mentor Young.

[@Nate-wb7sd]

Being a Raiders fan I knew when they benched Bryce Young this was a trap game. I honestly thought we’d still find a way to win but the result didn’t shock me. This is the life of being a Raiders fan. Every time it feels like we’re about to turn a page like beating Baltimore on the road and getting a favorable schedule coming up we find a way to have a collapse like yesterday. It’s like all the sudden our defense was back to being the Raiders of old. Embarrassing loss and I’m happy I didn’t spend my money to go to Vegas and watch that pathetic showing

[@chadbridges4775]

I been saying put Andy in what is everybody seeing

[@That85Scorpio]

Rich, Where's the segment where you get a Vikings there due.? You wrote them off and gave them credit at the same time last week

[@badmojo0777]

@@That85Scorpio panther fan here who knows Sam Darnold was not the prob on Carolina. The online was trash then and the media blamed every qb who came to town until Bryce. They fixed the online but every blamed the entire offense rather than admit Bryce sucked lol

[@icryevritim3246]

andy dalton was slinging it

[@davidb8872]

What is the surprise ? Dalton could always play

[@brandonriddlesprigger8754]

I knew it was going to be bad when they changed QBs....Why!?!?Why couldn't they wait one-more-game!!!!

[@baldufdaniel]

He's FIVE FOOT TEN!!!

[@markmaioli4]

After Cincy got beat by the Pat's in week 1, which took out 7 of 12, this week Carolina & the Giants took out the rest. Week 3 DONE!

[@covenant11]

not surprised...i wont predict if BY will ever be a good QB in the NFL, but he's not good right now.. Having said that It will be hard for Dalton to win the next game.

[@Apprentice_of_Epitaph]

I still cant believe it

[@ChristopherPorter-n7r]

I've been saying Bryce was horrible, and no one in the media would listen.

[@raiders7071]

Once the Panthers benched Bryce, the Raiders lost the game. Same ole' Raiders.