Disecting Dallas: A Good Example of What's Wrong in Carolina

The Carolina Panthers are 0-3 after suffering defeat to the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football.  It's almost comical how message boards and pundits have reacted.  Those who hate the quarterback blame Jake Delhomme and his two interceptions for the loss.  Those who are disappointed with Ron Meeks blame the defense.  It's easy to point fingers at Julius Peppers, who earned his million dollars with a single tackle.  But what really went wrong?The first half reflected a game plan to beat the Cowboys.  Carolina ran nine rushing plays and 17 passing, surrendering a sack.  That's not exactly Panther football, but in the end they got a touchdown lead over the Cowboys.  Dallas, incidentally, ran 14 times and passed 20 in the first half in a more balanced attack that was in keeping with their offensive style.By the end of the game the Panthers had run 14 rushing plays and 38 passing plays.  That means that after the half Carolina a...