Run Defense differential.

[capfolly]

Although we haven't yet played a fourth game, we now officially have the worst Run defense in the NFL(182 YPG) However by next game we may have two starters back(diggs and Harris) as well as Thomas in the middle. Do you guys see a significant change in that number (barring no injuries) for the rest of the season or do we continue to hover around 160-180 rushing yards a game?

[Claws]

I think we'll see it drop a little bit but hey.....it is what it is

[Cpanthers5851]

it'll drop.

but we'll still suck at stopping the run.

[scpanther22]

if Hollis thomas has anything left in the tank.he should help run defense.I think Harris will help with keeping TE under control..still need to find consistent pass rush.

[jpo287]

Not trying to be a downer but they were playing last year when the D was getting walked all over as well so I doubt there will be much of a difference. Could be wrong but I'm not holding my breath.

[monstercat]

Not trying to be a downer but they were playing last year when the D was getting walked all over as well so I doubt there will be much of a difference. Could be wrong but I'm not holding my breath.

What hurt us last year, was that Kemo, Lewis and Beason were all playing hurt at the end of the year. When those guys were healthy, this defense was pretty darn good.

Personally, I think Hollis Thomas is gonna help a lot. At the very least, he won't get blown 5yds off the line by one blocker like Nick Hayden does, and he should keep those linemen from getting their hands on Beason so often.

We still need to cover better though. It's time for Godfrey and Harris to start making some damn plays against the pass. Then again, it's time for Godfrey to start making plays period.

[jpo287]

What hurt us last year, was that Kemo, Lewis and Beason were all playing hurt at the end of the year. When those guys were healthy, this defense was pretty darn good.

Not trying to be argumentative but the defense kind of fell apart around the 9th game of the season just after the break last year. Of course, it could be that's when they got hurt and if so, that would give me some hope.

[PanthersPhan18]

A little drop wouldn't hurt

[panthers55]

Both Atlanta and the Cowboys have top 10 run offenses which compounds our already poor run defense. Plus if teams see us have success against the pass, they will run more. In the end the worst statistic is points allowed. And in that we are 30th. A much more telling and problematic number than rushing yards.

[Montsta]

Both Atlanta and the Cowboys have top 10 run offenses which compounds our already poor run defense. Plus if teams see us have success against the pass, they will run more. In the end the worst statistic is points allowed. And in that we are 30th. A much more telling and problematic number than rushing yards.

To look at it a little more positively, I think we'd be ranked around 20th in PPG allowed if you subtract the defense or ST touchdowns off our total.

14 from Philly.

8 from Dallas if you count the 2 point conversion.

That brings our D from giving up 29 a game to under 22. I'm doing my best to remain positive.

Although it's depressing our heralded offense has scored 37 points this year, and defense/ST has scored 22 on us.:banghead: