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One of the best reads I've seen on the Panthers defense and just how formidable it already it (shoutout @ellis for posting on twitter). Phil Snow is an absolute mastermind with the players we have on defense and it shows. https://matchquarters.substack.com/p/the-multiplicity-of-the-panthers The article goes in-depth concerning just how many versatile packages Phil Snow ran with this group. Despite their 4-3 base, they never truly stick with it. The article highlights many different looks the Panthers have employed - a testament to the formidibility and talent of the players, as well as the ingenuity of Phil Snow. Personnel packages the article highlights from the first two games include: * 3-4 * 5-1 * 4-3 * 4-2-5 (Big Nickel) * 4 Down Dime I highly recommend reading the article and just how effective the Panthers are in these various formations. It's an incredible sight to behold. Another interesting nugget is seeing the parallels Snow is making with this group and how his approach and success in college is showcasing a similar path in Carolina: Just incredible seeing that Snow's approach is methodical and effective. He has a clear vision that bore fruit in Baylor, and now it appears that same approach is about to take the NFL by storm. Ultimately, the article concludes that the versatility and possibilities of these defense make it one that's a huge headache for any offense to keep up with and likely one that few will have an answer to for a long while: This is a defense to get excited for. Phil Snow built a juggernaut of versatility that will be exciting to see.