According to NFL.com, Panthers are #1 Defense in Average Yards Allowed Per Game

[uncfan888]

Just now, UpstatePanther said:

I think I was wrong. I think it’s week 13. It’s in a Voth article on panthers.com somewhere

It'll be interesting to see what they do with him and Clay. 

[The Lobo]

7 minutes ago, Seltzer said:

Anyone who doesn't think Rivera deserves a lot of the credit for this is crazy. Not taking anything away from Wilks, who deserves HC consideration, but Rivera is one of the best defensive minds of the last 15-20 years.

I get the frustrations with him as a HC and his ridiculous loyalty to Shula, but other than the first year when we didn't have talent and when we've had a lot of injuries, he has presided over really good defenses.

I'm not being a homer for Rivera bc I can't believe we brought Shula back after last year, but he is a damn good defensive coach and has proven it time and time again over the last decade plus.

 

Well said. The man has a great mind for defense and would best be suited as a DC because his in game management and situational awareness has not improved in his tenure here. I also feel like he could control our offense more instead of giving it totally to Shula. Maybe not call plays but say “hey, stop running it every first down...please”.

[UpstatePanther]

3 minutes ago, uncfan888 said:

It'll be interesting to see what they do with him and Clay. 

Couldn’t find the Voth article, but this corroborates what I saw: https://247sports.com/nfl/carolina-panthers/Bolt/Kelvin-Benjamin-trade-could-open-the-door-for-Carolina-Panthers-WR-Damiere-Byrd-109820108

[Wolfpredator]

I happened to see that about an hour ago.  If we could just figure out a way to get some more turnovers and at least become above average on offense...I think at that point we would be a very hard team to defeat.  

[outlaw4]

Considering how often our offense turns the ball over in bad spots, the defense has been shaping up well. That said, they got lucky that Julio dropped that sure TD and they continue to give up easy scores late in games. They can certainly be better.

[t96]

19 minutes ago, Wolfpredator said:

I happened to see that about an hour ago.  If we could just figure out a way to get some more turnovers and at least become above average on offense...I think at that point we would be a very hard team to defeat.  

Yep. Was nice to see Adams' pick today but we really need our corners to get in on the action. None for Munnerlyn, Worley, Seymour and Bradberry...

[AggieLean]

Defense just has to carry the squad until Olsen and Byrd return. After that, the offense has got it

[Bj-Monster23]

1 hour ago, Hoenheim said:

Total Defense (YPG)		Complete List
	1. Carolina Panthers	274.1
	2. Denver Broncos	280.8
	3. Jacksonville Jaguars	281.2
	4. Minnesota Vikings	282.1
	5. Pittsburgh Steelers	286.6

We still have to continue to get better as far as creating some consistent edge pressure. Turnovers we definitely have to create more of them. 

[pantherclaw]

45 minutes ago, outlaw4 said:

Considering how often our offense turns the ball over in bad spots, the defense has been shaping up well. That said, they got lucky that Julio dropped that sure TD and they continue to give up easy scores late in games. They can certainly be better.

Yeah, cause stopping one of the best receivers in the game is a piece of cake. 

[iamhubby1]

1 hour ago, uncfan888 said:

When is Byrd eligible to return? 

 

    Week 13, but I see @UpstatePanther already got you.

 

1 hour ago, UpstatePanther said:

After the Bye. Same as Greg

 

    Week 13. But I see you  already fixed it. nvm.

 

1 hour ago, UpstatePanther said:

I think I was wrong. I think it’s week 13. It’s in a Voth article on panthers.com somewhere

 

    There ya go. 

[iamhubby1]

1 hour ago, Wolfpredator said:

I happened to see that about an hour ago.  If we could just figure out a way to get some more turnovers and at least become above average on offense...I think at that point we would be a very hard team to defeat.  

 

    I agree that we need to consistently get TOs. But I really do expect them to start adding up. Law of averages type thingy.

 

    I think it was TD that had just mentioned this a couple weeks ago. The team expects the numbers to start trending up. Let's hope so. Because that can only make us better.

[outlaw4]

49 minutes ago, pantherclaw said:

Yeah, cause stopping one of the best receivers in the game is a piece of cake. 

The best defenses find a way to slow down the opposing team's best offensive weapon. We didn't quite do that this game but we still won with a solid defensive stop at the end. That I did like but again, we'll need to improve if we want to follow the 2015 Broncos blueprint. 

[Ace_Aladdin]

6 hours ago, electro's horse said:

there are 3 first round linebackers

there are 2 first round defensive linemen

plus a slew of stud second rounders

turns out if you spend high draft picks consistently on a unit the unit performs well. 

 

I’m pretty sure a lot teams have invested high round draft picks and they haven’t panned  out. 

It one thing to acquire talent but it’s another thing to make it work as a unit on a consistent basis.

you are just a hater 

[Smithers]

The broncos are the perfect team to illustrate how little stats matter. They are 2nd overall in defense by yards given up per game.  They are 25th overall in defense by points per game allowed.  Just goes to show how significant the affect of turnovers and short fields is.