- Canales emphasized preparing for the Falcons’ system and play-caller integrity rather than tailoring game plan to a single QB.
- He categorized Atlanta’s potential starters as pocket passers lacking a consistent zone-read rushing threat.
- The comments indicate Carolina’s defensive game plan will prioritize pass concepts and protection recognition.
- If Atlanta starts a pocket passer, Carolina plans to focus on system tendencies rather than player-specific improvisations.
- Canales framed it as an opportunity for the Panthers’ defense to capitalize, given Atlanta’s offensive limitations if without a dynamic rushing QB.
- The remarks set expectations for the Week 2 defensive game plan ahead of Sunday’s matchup.
Useful?