On the Panthers defense

[ColumbusCounty]

16 minutes ago, pantherphan96 said:

Still worried about the safety depth.

Let's see, 

Kurt Coleman back at his natural position FS...

Adams is aged, but he plays faster than his age would suggest. And back to back pro bowl seasons should solidify it. And IRC, he played more snaps than any player on the Colts defense last season. 

Tre Boston and Southward were both safeties took in the '14 draft. The higher rated and drafted player is currently on the roster, thd other just signed with San Diego.

Imo, Dean Marlowe is the "gem" of the safety group (in this scheme). If he can stay healthy and actually see some playing time, I'm sure he'll ease alot of minds about our safety situation.

Brian Blechen, safety coming outta college, we converted him and Cash to LB. We have since converted Blechen back to Safety...I'm guessing Wilks sees the potential there.

LJ Mccray, if nothing else is a solid ST player as is Colin Jones. 

I don't think it's a lack of talent, I think player health is the bigger concern. 3 of the above mentioned have had injury concerns in the past.

Maybe it's blind optimism, but I think we will be ok, if we can avoid the injury bug. Worse case, we'll pick up a couple after cuts begin. 

[pantherphan96]

39 minutes ago, ColumbusCounty said:

Let's see, 

Kurt Coleman back at his natural position FS...

Adams is aged, but he plays faster than his age would suggest. And back to back pro bowl seasons should solidify it. And IRC, he played more snaps than any player on the Colts defense last season. 

Tre Boston and Southward were both safeties took in the '14 draft. The higher rated and drafted player is currently on the roster, thd other just signed with San Diego.

Imo, Dean Marlowe is the "gem" of the safety group (in this scheme). If he can stay healthy and actually see some playing time, I'm sure he'll ease alot of minds about our safety situation.

Brian Blechen, safety coming outta college, we converted him and Cash to LB. We have since converted Blechen back to Safety...I'm guessing Wilks sees the potential there.

LJ Mccray, if nothing else is a solid ST player as is Colin Jones. 

I don't think it's a lack of talent, I think player health is the bigger concern. 3 of the above mentioned have had injury concerns in the past.

Maybe it's blind optimism, but I think we will be ok, if we can avoid the injury bug. Worse case, we'll pick up a couple after cuts begin. 

I'm excited for Adams-Coleman pairing at safety but Marlowe, Blechen (or Cash if we move him back to safety) are pretty much untested at the starter level. God forbid there is an injury to Adams/Coleman and our secondary looks a lot more shaky over the top.

[bandu]

i like our chances of having the number #1 defense in the NFCS

[Icege]

9 hours ago, KalElofKrypton said:

Adams is 36.

My bad, so he's 2 years younger than dirt rather than being as old as then :p

[bandu]

33 minutes ago, Icege said:

My bad, so he's 2 years younger than dirt rather than being as old as then :p

X2 back to back pro bowler too

[Icege]

3 hours ago, bandu said:

X2 back to back pro bowler too

That part I got correct ;3

[therealmjl]

17 minutes ago, #PanthersKing said:

Just wait till we sign Mario Williams and Calvin Pryor

You wait

[rmoneyg35]

Don't forget we actually have a good punter who can give our defense great field position. I know punter doesn't ever get talked about but it can make a big difference. Having Lee back will help.