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aGDevil2k

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With a DL coach taking the reins, you could theorize it'll probably be pass rush heavy (which is how Rivera likes it anyway).

Out where Wilks is headed, they've run a 3-4 for the past few years.  There's some speculation as to whether they keep that or go 4-3.

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9 minutes ago, Mr. Scot said:

With a DL coach taking the reins, you could theorize it'll probably be pass rush heavy (which is how Rivera likes it anyway).

Out where Wilks is headed, they've run a 3-4 for the past few years.  There's some speculation as to whether they keep that or go 4-3.

 

Not really going out on a limb with this speculation  :tongue:

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17 hours ago, aGDevil2k said:

So Eric Washington is the new DC.   Good move IMO

 

What will our strategy be going forward?  It will be interesting with Washington, given his strength on the DL

I would like to see more of a 2013 Defense especially the way DL plays.

I wouldn’t mind getting a young DE in the mid rounds.

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4 hours ago, Mr. Scot said:

With a DL coach taking the reins, you could theorize it'll probably be pass rush heavy (which is how Rivera likes it anyway).

Out where Wilks is headed, they've run a 3-4 for the past few years.  There's some speculation as to whether they keep that or go 4-3.

Coach Washington strikes me as a very intense coach but maybe not as aggressive as Wilks. I think we might be going back to playing a little more zone and mixing in some man principles from time to time. I think the secondary will be find next season if we can add more speed at safety. I think it's also huge the Panthers find a young legit pass rusher this season that can wreck games at DE. 

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